FEM IPB University Held International Public Lecture Discussing Digital Transformation and Society 5.0
IPB University through the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) held an International Guest Lecture with Associate Professor Dr Zaw Zaw Aung from the International University of Japan.
The activity held at IPB Dramaga Campus discussed the application of digital transformation in regional development and community welfare through the Society 5.0 approach.
In his speech, Dean of FEM IPB University, Dr Irfan Syauqi Beik said that this activity was a concrete manifestation of FEM IPB University’s commitment in supporting the transformation of innovation-based higher education.
“We want students to not only be observers, but active actors in the digital transformation process. Students must be able to develop ideas, innovations, and leadership that are rooted in the needs of the community, especially in rural areas,” he said.
Dr Irfan continued that the digital transformation process is a key element in regional development and improving people’s welfare, especially in remote areas.
“We hope this lecture can open up career development opportunities, especially in the context of digital transformation and its utilization in remote areas,” he said.
Meanwhile, in his general lecture, Director of MBA Program, International University of Japan, Dr Zaw Zaw Aung explained the vision of Society 5.0 carried by Japan.
The Society 5.0 concept promotes a super-smart society integrated with cyber-physical systems (CPS), artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), big data, and robotics.
“Society 5.0 goes beyond the industrial revolution 4.0 because it puts humans at the center of innovation. Technology is not only an industrial tool, but also a solution to the challenges of today’s society,” he said.
According to him, Indonesia can take lessons from this approach. One of them is by prioritizing technology that starts from the village.
“The technology developed in Society 5.0 allows people in remote areas to stay connected, access health and education services, and increase income through the digital economy,” he said. (dr) (IAAS/NRA)
