BINUS University, together with the APAC Academic Partnership team from SAP, has successfully launched the SAP Academic Community Conference APAC 2026, which will be held from July 13 to 17, 2026 at the BINUS @Alam Sutera campus. For five days, this conference will be a meeting point for academics, leading universities, and SAP partners from across the region to collaborate in shaping the future of technology education in the Autonomous Enterprise era.
Over the next five days, the event will serve as a hub for academics, university leaders, and industry partners from various countries to collaborate on drafting a roadmap for the future of technology education. This dynamic program presents in-depth seminars and technical workshops that examine the critical role of higher education in navigating the global digital transformation.
The event will culminate in the SAP Learning & Career Day on July 17, 2026, which is specifically designed to provide opportunities for more than 200 students from across Indonesia in direct practical engagement, professional inspiration, and networking (networking) with industry experts.
Integrating Education with Industry Needs
The highlight of the conference was a series of comprehensive discussion panels under the big theme of "Educating Future-ready talent in the age of the Autonomous Enterprise". Experts discussed a variety of strategic topics, ranging from the transformation of the structure of corporate teams by AI agents, changes in job roles, to how universities must innovate beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines to equip students with human-AI collaboration skills.
Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., Rector of BINUS University, said that the holding of this conference confirms BINUS University's commitment to nurturing and empowering the community.
"We believe that the collaboration between the School of Information Systems and SAP is a tangible step in aligning higher education with the dynamics of the global industry, especially in the face of the era of automation," he said.
Dean of the School of Information Systems, BINUS University, Dr. Rudy, S.Kom., M.M. added, this discussion is very crucial.
"We want to equip students not only with technical skills, but also the ability to manage collaboration between humans and AI, so that they become relevant talents in the future," he said.
This spirit of collaboration is in line with BINUS University's vision to continue to strengthen the technology and AI ecosystem that is relevant to industry developments, as well as preparing talents who are ready to face digital transformation in the future. This commitment is also realized through a strategic partnership with SAP Indonesia.
In line with this statement, Sianto Wongjoyo as Managing Director of SAP Indonesia, expressed his pride in being able to support BINUS University's vision in advancing technology education.
"Through our collaboration with the School of Information Systems, SAP Indonesia is committed to helping strengthen the technology ecosystem that is relevant to today's industry demands. We believe that by integrating AI expertise and cutting-edge technology into the curriculum, we can help equip students not only to adapt, but also aspire to lead in the Autonomous Enterprise era," he explained.
The School of Information Systems at BINUS University hopes that through this conference, an ecosystem of education that is more adaptive and innovative will be created. This synergy is expected to not only have an impact on improving the quality of graduates who are ready to work, but also make a significant contribution to the development of the information technology industry in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific region to the world.
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