Telkom University Hosts Public Educational Events to Foster Knowledge Sharing

Telkom University actively organizes educational events that are open to the general public, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration. Information about these events can be accessed through the Telkom University website and Instagram. Here is a look at some key events hosted in 2023:

1. Soft Launch of the Kominfo Partnership Scholarship on Cybersecurity AI

This event introduced the Kominfo Partnership Scholarship for a Master's program in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, aimed at civil servants, military and police personnel, as well as employees of state-owned and regional-owned enterprises, and the public. Attendees were also invited to a fascinating public lecture on “AI for Cybersecurity”, exploring how AI algorithms enhance our digital defenses.

Speaker: Jeremy Epstein, Cybersecurity Expert, U.S. Embassy in Jakarta

This event highlighted potential AI applications in cybersecurity, giving insights into how advanced algorithms can bolster defense mechanisms in the digital realm.

2. Tabligh Akbar in Commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

In celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, Telkom University hosted a Tabligh Akbar event led by Dr. KH. Islam Mubarak, LC., M.Ag, Chairman of MAQDIS Bandung. This religious event emphasized the values of *Akhlakul Karimah* (noble character) and its importance within the university’s Higher Education Institution (HEI) culture.

This gathering served as a reminder of Telkom University's commitment to embodying ethical values and fostering a respectful academic environment.

3. National Seminar and Book Discussion on "Media and Digital Political Economy"

Held at the Open Library, this seminar delved into the digital era’s influence on democracy. With perspectives from academics, practitioners, and journalists, the event centered on discussing the book *"Media and Digital Political Economy"*.

Speakers:

- Dr. Catur Nugroho, Communication Studies Lecturer at Telkom University and author of *Medianomics*

- Alfito Deanova Ginting, Editor-in-Chief of detik.com

- Budi Suwarna, Head of Culture Desk at Kompas

This seminar enabled rich discussions on digital media’s impact on political and economic landscapes in Indonesia.

4. Webinar on "TRANSFORMER, Generative Text, and Prompt Engineering"

In partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Learning and Optimization Research Center (RC) at Telkom University, APTIKOM hosted a webinar exploring AI Transformer applications

in Natural Language Processing (NLP). The session covered generative text and prompt engineering, vital topics in modern AI research and applications.

Speakers:

- Prof. Bambang Riyanto Trilaksono, Institut Teknologi Bandung

- Verga Purnama Setta and Kiki Muchamad Rizki, Kata.ai

Telkom University's commitment to accessible education is evident through these diverse public events, covering topics from technology to culture and digital transformation. For updates on upcoming events, visit Telkom University’s website or follow them on Instagram at [Telu’s official IG].