RIS EXPO 2026 UMN : Driving Innovative and Sustainable Research Development

Tangerang, (10/04/2026) – Department of Research, Innovation, and Sustainability (RIS) UMN continues to encourage collaboration and sustainable research development through RIS Expo 2026. This event is held for two days on 9 – 10th April 2026, featuring lecturers as keynote speakers to share insights, scholarly works, research findings, and innovations with the UMN academic community and the public.

UMN continues to reaffirm its commitment to supporting sustainability and the development of innovative research. Through RIS EXPO 2026, with the “Smart & Sustainable Futures” themes, emphasized UMN’s role in encouraging the development of research based solutions that could address global challenges while creating meaningful impacts for the society. RIS EXPO 2026 event was opened by Prof. Dr. Florentina Kurniasari T., S.Sos., M.B.A., as the Vice Rector of  Research, Innovation, and Sustainability UMN

“RIS EXPO 2026  became the first event that was held by RIS Departement, this event aims to support and actualize UMN strategies in ‘Excellent University With Strong Research’. As we all know, research carry the most important role and also the indicator of a university”, says Prof. Sari. 

On the same occasions, Prof. Sari also emphasized her commitment to increase UMN’s research in the future. Certainly, the advancement of research is not solely measured by publication numbers, but also by the impact, achievements, and contributions it brings in the future.

“I hope through this event, UMN’s lecturer could be motivated to produce impactful research and scholarly works, particularly in UMN’s research clusters of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Sustainability, while also engaging UMN stakeholders. It is hoped that the growth of research activities at UMN will also support the academic advancement of its lecturers,” added Prof. Sari.

On the first day, (09/04) RIS EXPO m held a talkshow RI-Connect I with the theme “Sustainable Futures : Research Innovation for Energy, Community, Culture, and Business”, featuring several speakers Dr. Tangguh Okta Wibowo, S.Hum., M.A., Fonita Theresia Yoliando, S.Ds., M.A., Elissa Dwi Lestari, S.Sos., M.S.M., and Dr.techn. Rahmi Andarini, S.T., M.Eng.Sc. 

Continuing the first session, RI-Connect II also held another talkshow with more perspective with the theme “From Local Action to Sustainable Impact”, along with the speaker Adestya Ayu Armelia, SST.Par., M.Si.Par., Rizki Tridamayanti Siregar, S.Pd., M.T., Rossalyn Ayu Asmarantika, S.Hum., M.A., Edo Tirtadarma, S.Ds., M.Ds., Dr. Freta Oktarina, S.Sn., M.Ars. 

On the second day, (10/04) RI-Connect III is continued with another talkshow “Impactful AI Research for Real World Solutions” with Dr. Niknik Mediyawati K, S.Pd., M.Hum., Dr. Nabila Husna Shabrina, S.T., M.T.,  Dr. Irmawati, S.Kom., M.M.S.I. All of the three speakers discussed in depth how the utilization of AI technology can create sustainable impacts in addressing challenges faced by society.

Closing the RIS Expo activity, The RI-Connect series was further enriched with a talk show featuring Prof. Dr. Ir. Muji Setiyo, S.T., M.T., Professor at Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang. Prof. Muji is recognized among the  World’s Top 2% Scientist 2025  World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. During the session, Prof. Muji presented the topic “Navigating Academic Careers Through Research Roadmaps.”

“Nowadays, universities are facing the challenge of a  rapidly growing flow of information. Looking back, universities may once have served as the primary and more ‘knowledgeable’ centers of information. However, these days, people can access information in real time, making knowledge far more easily distributed,” explained Prof. Muji.

For Prof. Muji, this phenomenon should become an important concern and encourages lecturers to continuously enhance their knowledge in order to remain relevant and contribute meaningfully to society. Beside that, this phenomenon could be an opportunity for a lecturer to create more research, knowing they had the authority to make a research. 

“With that, how can we continue pursuing our careers while remaining committed to the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi? The answer is by creating a clear roadmap for our own academic career journey as lecturers. We need to map out our professional development comprehensively, not solely focusing on research and publications,” added Prof. Muji.

Prof. Muji stated, having a clear academic career roadmap is essential, considering that the journey from lecturer to professor requires both time and strong commitment. He also believes thatUMN provides substantial support for the academic career development of its lecturers.

“Looking at our rapid world growth, a piece of advice I can offer to lecturers is to conduct research that is closely connected to industry and societal needs. Through such research, the impact will not only be broader for society, but can also contribute to the development of study programs and curricula within Universitas Multimedia Nusantara,” said  Prof. Muji.

By Rachel Tiffany | UMN News Service

English Translation by Rachel Tiffany

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