EduAsiaNews, Jakarta – The Rector of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ), Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA, Comm, attended the 2026 Indonesian Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI 2026) at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The national forum was officially opened by President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and served as a strategic platform for the government, higher education institutions, industry, and other stakeholders to strengthen Indonesia’s development agenda through science, technology, research, and innovation. UPNVJ’s participation underscores the State Defense Campus’s commitment to actively contributing to Indonesia’s economic self-reliance and national prosperity through the advancement of higher education.
KSTI 2026 provided an important opportunity for universities to ensure that research and innovation extend beyond academic publications and are transformed into practical solutions that benefit society and industry. The convention also facilitated cross-sector dialogue on strategic issues, including the economy and finance, agriculture, energy, downstream industrial development, maritime affairs and fisheries, food security, and education.
For UPNVJ, participation in this national forum aligns with the university’s strategic vision of strengthening academic excellence, expanding research collaboration, and enhancing institutional contributions to national development. Through KSTI 2026, UPNVJ reaffirmed the importance of synergy among universities, government, and industry to maximize the societal impact of scientific knowledge.
The attendance of Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, MA, Comm also reflects UPNVJ’s commitment to expanding institutional partnerships, enhancing the relevance of higher education to industry needs, and fostering highly competent human resources capable of adapting to rapid global changes. Universities today are expected not only to produce graduates but also to generate ideas, research, and innovations that address national challenges and create sustainable value.
Within this context, UPNVJ positions research and innovation as integral components of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The university continues to strengthen its academic ecosystem to enable lecturers, students, and researchers to produce impactful research that benefits local communities while supporting the development of Indonesia’s strategic sectors.
KSTI 2026 also reaffirmed that national development requires strong collaboration across sectors. Economic self-reliance cannot be achieved in isolation but depends on the integration of education, technology, industry, food security, energy, maritime development, and evidence-based public policy supported by scientific research.
Through its participation in the convention, UPNVJ continues to reinforce its position as the State Defense Campus, promoting not only the values of patriotism and national resilience but also meaningful contributions to strengthening Indonesia’s global competitiveness. These values are reflected through productive academic endeavors, collaborative research, and innovations that deliver tangible benefits to society.
From the Rector’s perspective, UPNVJ’s participation in KSTI 2026 represents the university’s responsibility to contribute to the nation’s long-term development agenda. UPNVJ remains committed to supporting the government’s initiatives in human capital development, research, innovation, and the commercialization of research outcomes, ensuring that higher education remains responsive to the evolving needs of society, the workforce, and national development.(www.upnvj.ac.id)
