Polije Holds International Conference Promoting Food and Social Innovation

Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) continues to strengthen its role on the global stage by hosting the 8th International Conference on Food and Agriculture (ICoFA) and the 6th International Conference on Social Science, Humanity, and Public Health (ICoSHIP) on October 25, 2025, in Jember, East Java.

The international-level events addressed key global challenges. ICoFA adopted the theme “Resilient Innovations in Food, Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Bioeconomy,” directly supporting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). ICoSHIP, with the theme “Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions: Social, Cultural, and Health Innovations for Equitable and Sustainable Societies,” aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). A total of 139 participants from Indonesia, Japan, and India attended, comprising academics, researchers, and professionals across various fields.

Polije Director, Saiful Anwar, S.TP., M.P., explained that the conference served as clear proof of Polije’s commitment to strengthening applied research and international collaboration.

“We want to make Polije a center for applied research development that is capable of addressing global challenges, especially in food, biotechnology, and social-humanities fields,” said Saiful.

He added that ICoFA and ICoSHIP are not merely scientific forums but strategic platforms to build cross-country and cross-disciplinary research networks.

“This collaboration is crucial so that the resulting research does not stop at publication but can be implemented and have a real impact on society,” he clarified.

Saiful also affirmed that the activity is in line with Polije’s vision to become a Leading Polytechnic in Asia by 2035. Through these international conferences, Polije reinforces its position as a globally competitive vocational institution, focused on research innovation and international collaboration for the advancement of education and community welfare.