BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) hosted the “AI Learning Lab: Agentic AI Transformation” event at the Auditorium on the 17th floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building. The event brought together academics, university leaders, technology practitioners, and industry partners to explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in transforming higher education. Organized through a collaboration between UNIKOM, the West Java Association of Indonesian Private Higher Education Institutions (APTISI West Java), Google Cloud, Google for Education, Ingram Micro Indonesia, and Datascrip Turbo Edu, the event served as a strategic platform to strengthen higher education institutions’ understanding of Agentic AI, a new generation of artificial intelligence capable not only of generating information, but also of reasoning, making decisions, and autonomously performing tasks based on defined objectives.
Also in attendance were a number of key figures from the worlds of education and the technology industry, including representatives from APTISI West Java, UNIKOM leadership, heads of higher education institutions affiliated with APTISI West Java, school principals, vice principals, teachers, and educators from various high schools and vocational schools in West Java. Also in attendance were representatives from technology industry partners, namely Google Cloud, Google for Education, Ingram Micro Indonesia, and Datascrip Turbo Edu, including the Google Cloud Product Manager at Ingram Micro Indonesia, the Google Solutions Specialist at Datascrip Turbo Edu, the Education Lead at Google Cloud Indonesia, and the Program Manager at Google for Education.
UNIKOM First Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hj. Umi Narimawati, Dra., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., emphasized in her opening remarks UNIKOM commitment to supporting digital transformation and the use of AI technology within the higher education sector. According to her, AI is not intended to replace humans but rather to serve as a strategic partner that can enhance the effectiveness of the learning process, institutional management, and technology-based innovation.
Prof. Umi explained that AI technology is advancing at a rapid pace and will continue to give rise to new and increasingly sophisticated innovations. However, she cautioned that technological progress must be balanced with the strengthening of character and human values. “Technology will continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated. However, the future will still require people who possess ethics, integrity, empathy, and critical thinking skills. These values are essential foundations that cannot be replaced by technology”, she said.
Furthermore, Prof. Umi urged all universities to utilize AI wisely as a means to improve the quality of education, research, and community service. According to her, successful digital transformation is determined not only by the sophistication of the technology used but also by the readiness of human resources to adapt to change.
On the same occasion, Indira Bagus Sugiharto, Product Manager for Google Cloud at Ingram Micro Indonesia, expressed her appreciation in her remarks to UNIKOM and all partners for organizing a learning forum on AI transformation in education. According to Indira, AI is currently evolving at a rapid pace, so educational institutions must continuously enhance their capacity and understanding to make optimal use of the technology. She emphasized that AI should not be viewed as a threat, but rather as a tool that can help improve the quality of the learning process and the management of educational institutions. “Technology will continue to evolve constantly. What matters most is how we utilize it to develop outstanding, creative human resources capable of competing globally. AI is not here to replace humans, but to help humans work more effectively and productively”, he stated.
Indira also commended UNIKOM’s consistent efforts to offer various digital transformation and technology-based competency development programs for both the academic community and the general public. According to her, collaboration between the education sector and industry is a key factor in preparing the next generation to thrive in the digital age.
In addition, Edwin Wijaya, Google Solutions Specialist at Datascrip Turbo Edu, emphasized the importance of human resource readiness in facing the changes brought about by AI technology. He explained that digital transformation is not only about the use of the latest technology but also concerns people’s ability to adapt and utilize it responsibly.
Edwin also added that AI has great potential to help educational institutions create learning processes that are more personalized, interactive, and innovative. However, the successful implementation of AI still requires the support of ethical values, integrity, creativity, and the ability to collaborate. “Technological development cannot be stopped. Therefore, what matters most is how we use it wisely and responsibly. Technical skills must go hand in hand with strong character so that technology truly benefits society,” explained Edwin. He also expressed hope that the collaboration between Google, Datascrip Turbo Edu, Ingram Micro Indonesia, APTISI West Java, and UNIKOM would continue to deliver various capacity building programs that support technology-driven educational transformation in Indonesia.
Participants received various presentations on the implementation of artificial intelligence in education. The topics presented by the speakers included: Pandu Satrio Nugroho, Program Manager at Google for Education, who discussed “AI Learning Lab and the Google Reference University Program.” Meanwhile, Sugiyanto Yoannatan Widjaja, Education Lead at Google Cloud Indonesia, delivered a presentation titled “Gemini Enterprise for Education & the Google Career Launchpad Program.”
On this occasion, the Coordinator of the UNIKOM EduPlus Team and Deputy Vice Rector IV of UNIKOM, Adam Mukharil Bachtiar, S.Kom., M.T., Ph.D., also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all parties who contributed to the organization of the “AI Learning Lab: Agentic AI Transformation” event. According to him, the event was organized in response to the new era currently unfolding, in which advancements in artificial intelligence are having a significant impact on various aspects of life, including the world of education.
Adam, Ph.D., also explained that AI has become an integral part of modern educational transformation. Therefore, higher education institutions need to prepare themselves by enhancing digital literacy, technological competencies, and building a learning ecosystem that is adaptable to the changing times. “We have now entered a new era that is having a major impact on the world of education in Indonesia. I’m sure you’re all very familiar with the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ or ‘AI.’ Through this event, we hope all participants will gain deeper insights and a better understanding of how AI can be utilized to support the transformation of higher education,” he said.
As part of the event series, participants were also given the opportunity to visit UNIKOM AI Learning Center, located in the lobby of UNIKOM’s Smart Building. This facility serves as a tangible manifestation of UNIKOM’s commitment to providing a learning environment based on cutting-edge technology that supports the development of digital competencies among students, faculty, and the broader community.
Through the AI Learning Lab: Agentic AI Transformation, UNIKOM once again reaffirms its role as a university that actively promotes innovation and technological adaptation in the era of artificial intelligence. This event is expected to strengthen the synergy between the education sector and the technology industry, while accelerating the transformation of higher education toward a smarter, more adaptive, and globally competitive educational ecosystem. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
