The EXSACT-A (Exhibition and Seminar On Science & Creative Technology) event showcased the creativity of university-level students and was held from Tuesday to Thursday, on August 15th to 16th, 2023, at Al-Azhar University Indonesia. The Faculty of Biology UGM sent 2 students, namely Wildan Hilmi Azharul Hakim and Arneta Yuvita to participate in the seminar.
The first day of the event commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran, the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, and the Al-Azhar University Indonesia anthem. This was followed by speeches from Ir. Hidayat Yorianta, Ph.D., the dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Al-Azhar University Indonesia, and Prof. Asep Saefudin, the rector of Al-Azhar University Indonesia. The first day was also embellished with a traditional dance performance by Al-Azhar University Indonesia students. At the main event, various interesting topics were presented by distinguished speakers, including Dr. (H.C.) H. Erick Thohir, B.A., M.B.A., the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Prof. Ming-Guo Her, Ph.D. from Tatung University, Prof. Yungtsan Jou from CYCU Taiwan, and Prof. Michael Goutama from CRIC at Al-Azhar University Indonesia. Following these presentations, there was a coffee break. The event then continued with presentations by other notable speakers, such as Vony Tjiu, the Country Manager of Red Hat Indonesia, Mohd Zafian Bin Mohd Zawawi from UiTM, Prof. Dr. Dewi Elfidasari, S.Si., M.Si. from Al-Azhar University Indonesia, and Chantalle Elisabeth from the National Taiwan Normal University. The day concluded with the final segment, which included oral presentations from seminar participants, ending at 11:45 AM local time.
The second day of EXSACT-A featured parallel sessions moderated by Firman Alamsyah, Ph.D. These sessions encompassed captivating lectures from a variety of speakers, including Assoc.Prof.Dr. Taewee Tongdang from Prince of Songkla University, Vikram Motiani, the Senior Director of Red Hat Singapore, Assoc. Prof. Zhao Yuhong from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prof. Flavia de Nicola from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Prof. Dr. Mira Kartiwi from the International Islamic University Malaysia, and Mohamed Alaama, M.Sc., Ph.D. from University Teknologi Mara. Following the parallel sessions, the event proceeded with oral presentations from presenters representing various universities in Indonesia. This was succeeded by the final presentations and the announcement of nominees for best presenter, best posters, and best innovation product. The second day’s event concluded officially at 11:23 AM local time.