BANDUNG, UNIKOM – In an effort to enhance the competencies, knowledge, and professionalism of its members in the field of protocol, the Student Activity Unit (UKM) Student Protocol Corps (KPM) of the Universitas Komputer (UNIKOM), Sarvajaya Cabinet for the 2025–2026 term, conducted the KPM Visit and Sharing 2026 event at the West Java Provincial Government Headquarters on Diponegoro Street, Bandung, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Under the theme “PRIME Protocol: Precision, Responsiveness, Integrity, Independence, Ethics” with the tagline “Learn With Precision, Lead With Integrity,” the event served as a learning platform for UNIKOM KPM members to gain a more comprehensive understanding of protocol practices, particularly within a government setting.
Through presentations, interactive discussions, simulations, and observations of protocol practices, participants had the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how protocol standards and ethics are applied to support various official government agendas. Also present at the event were the Head of UNIKOM’s Protocol Division, Agung Nugraha, S.I.Kom., and H. Ribert Susanto, S.A.P., M.M., M.I.Kom., M.A.P., from the Protocol Section of the West Java Provincial Secretariat, who served as guest speakers and shared their experiences while carrying out duties in the field of protocol.
The presence of guest speakers from the government sector provided participants with the opportunity to gain practical insights into work standards, ethics, communication skills, and the various challenges faced by protocol officers in carrying out their duties. Riza Marisa Hermawati, S.S., as a representative of the Protocol Section of the West Java Provincial Government, expressed her appreciation in her remarks for the organization of the KPM Visit and Sharing 2026 event. According to her, such activities are important as a learning space for students to gain a closer understanding of protocol practices. She emphasized that protocol is not only about event procedures and ethics but also requires adaptability, effective communication, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility in carrying out every task.
Furthermore, Riza also encouraged the participants to continue learning and to take advantage of every opportunity as part of their personal development. The experience gained during the event is expected to serve as a foundation for UNIKOM KPM members to improve themselves, broaden their horizons, and build a professional and ethical protocol character.
Moving into the main session, the event continued with a sharing session featuring H. Ribert Susanto, S.A.P., M.M., M.I.Kom., M.A.P., who has been active in the field of protocol for 26 years. The session was conducted in an interactive manner. In addition to explaining the basic concepts and principles of protocol within the government sector, the speaker shared his experiences while carrying out various protocol duties and invited participants to take part in a number of simulations depicting real-life situations in the field.
Participants gained an understanding of the application of seating arrangements, ceremonial procedures, and forms of respect in accordance with protocol regulations. In addition to receiving theoretical instruction, participants were also given the opportunity to directly practice protocol positioning, the seating arrangement for guests of honor, and how to handle various situations that may arise during official events. This learning method enabled participants to grasp the material more concretely while gaining practical experience relevant to the duties of a protocol officer.
In his presentation, the speaker explained that a protocol officer—including those in higher education settings must possess and master four key aspects: core skills, protocol ethics, a student protocol officer’s work ethic, and on-site conduct. These four aspects form the essential foundation for developing a protocol officer capable of performing duties professionally, with discipline, and adaptively in response to various conditions that arise during events.
The speaker also explained that, in general, the duties of a protocol officer encompass the arrangement of “living beings” and “inanimate objects.” In the context of arranging inanimate objects, participants were introduced to various regulations regarding national symbols as stipulated in Law No. 24 of 2009, including the use of the Garuda Pancasila National Emblem, the National Flag, the President’s photograph, and the Vice President’s photograph.
In addition, participants gained an understanding of the proper placement of national and organizational flags, as well as the use of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya” during official events in accordance with applicable regulations. Meanwhile, regarding the arrangement of “guests,” the speaker explained the classification of guests based on their rank and protocol priority, ranging from state officials and government representatives to community leaders. This understanding serves as the foundation for determining seating arrangements, protocols for showing respect, and welcoming procedures to ensure that events proceed in an orderly manner and in accordance with regulations.
In addition to theoretical aspects, participants were also equipped with various basic skills required of a protocol officer. The material covered mastery of the event agenda, understanding the flow of activities and venue layouts, determining seating arrangements for guests of honor, as well as the ability to communicate and coordinate with various parties involved in an event. Participants also took part in a simulation of guest seating based on position priority and practiced handling various situations that might arise during the event.
The participants’ enthusiasm was particularly evident when the session continued with a question-and-answer session, simulations, and an interactive quiz. Participants were given the opportunity to test their understanding while also asking various questions based on experiences and situations they might face as student protocol officers.
As a token of appreciation, the speakers presented prizes to participants who successfully answered questions and demonstrated the best understanding throughout the session. This interaction fostered a communicative, dynamic, and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
The series of activities then continued with an interactive evaluation using the Quizizz platform. This evaluation was conducted to measure the extent of the participants’ understanding of the protocol material presented during the event. The quiz took place with great enthusiasm. Participants competed to achieve the best results while re-testing their understanding of the various materials that had been presented.
As a form of recognition for the participants’ achievements and active participation, KPM UNIKOM presented special awards to those who achieved the highest scores in the evaluation. The entire KPM Visit and Sharing 2026 series concluded with a photo session featuring KPM UNIKOM members alongside officials from the Protocol Division of the West Java Provincial Secretariat. The Visit and Sharing 2026 event serves as a tangible manifestation of KPM UNIKOM’s commitment to developing student protocol personnel who are precise, responsive, principled, independent, and ethical. Through hands-on learning activities with practitioners, UNIKOM KPM members not only gained knowledge of protocol theory and regulations but also acquired practical experience that can be applied in various organizational activities and official events within the university setting. With the motto “Learn With Precision, Lead With Integrity,” KPM UNIKOM is expected to continue to grow as a platform for student development capable of producing a generation of protocol professionals who are professional, adaptable, and uphold high standards of work. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
