ICONIC 2026

ICONIC 2026

International Conference of Integrated Intellectual Community

Innovation for a Green Economy and Society: Reimagining Indonesia's Digital and Sustainable Transition

27-28 August 2026

EineWeltHaus (Raum 109) Schwanthalerstraße 80, 80336 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt

Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)

About ICONIC 2026

ICONIC (International Conference of Integrated Intellectual Community), initiated by PPI Jerman (Vereinigung Indonesischer Studenten in Deutschland e.V) in 2014, is a biennial platform for multi-stakeholder engagement that facilitates knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration between Indonesia and the global community, particularly Germany.

Building on its commitment to sustainable development, ICONIC 2026 adopts the theme "Innovation for Green Economy and Society: Reimagining Indonesia's Sustainable Transition." ICONIC 2026 explores how innovation, impact finance, and cross-sector collaboration can support a just and resilient future.

Through this platform, ICONIC aims to generate actionable insights and foster critical dialogue among diverse stakeholders, ensuring that development pathways are not only economically viable but also socially inclusive and environmentally responsible.

Event Rundown

Detailed schedule for both days of ICONIC 2026.

  1. 09:00 – 09:20

    Participant re-registration

    ICONIC 2026 Event Committee

  2. 09:20 – 10:00

    Opening Ceremony

  3. 10:00 – 11:00Keynote Speech

    Beyond Carbon: Integrating Environmental, Social, and Economic Dimension for Indonesia's Green Transition

    By Prof. Dr. Marzia Traverso, Director and Full Professor of Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering (INaB) at RWTH Aachen University. Includes Q&A session.

    Prof. Dr. Marzia Traverso
  4. 11:00 – 11:35Keynote Speech

    Innovation Diplomacy for a Green Economy: Semiconductor Cooperation and Energy Resilience in Indonesia's Digital Transition

    By Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Includes Q&A session.

    Arif Havas Oegroseno
  5. 11:35 – 12:35Panel Discussion

    Data-Driven Systems for Sustainable Development: AI, Energy Transition, and Innovation Ecosystems in Indonesia's Digital Future

    By Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hendro Wicaksono (Constructor University, Bremen), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Aaron Praktiknjo (Universitätsprofessor RWTH Aachen), and Dr. Noor Titan Hartono (Team Lead at Forschungszentrum Jülich, MIT PhD). Includes Q&A session.

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hendro WicaksonoProf. Dr.-Ing. Aaron PraktiknjoDr. Noor Titan Hartono
  6. 12:35 – 14:15

    Lunch

  7. 14:15 – 16:05Research Panel 1

    Financing and Digitalizing the Sustainable Transition

    5 Speakers Presentations + Q&A

  8. 16:05 – 16:25

    Coffee Break

  9. 16:25 – 17:35Research Panel 2

    Community-Led Pathways towards the Sustainable Transition

    3 Speakers Presentations + Q&A

  10. 17:35 – 17:45

    Closing

Conference Tracks

Three topics shaping the discussion

The conference program is organized around practical ideas for a sustainable transition, from circular systems to digital tools and fair governance.

01

Circular and Regenerative Economy for Inclusive Value Creation

Exploring sustainable business models and economic systems that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and equitable growth.

02

Green Finance and Just Transition Governance

Examining financial mechanisms and governance frameworks that support equitable transitions to sustainable economies.

03

Digital Innovation, AI, and Data for Sustainable Development

Investigating how digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data-driven approaches can accelerate sustainable development goals.

Submission Guidelines

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Submission and Reviewer Applications

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