Yogyakarta, April 28, 2026 — The Department of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (DTEDI), Vocational School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, participated in the 2026 Annual Conference of China-Indonesia TVET Industry-Education Alliance (CITIEA) held on April 27–28, 2026, at the Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK) UGM, Yogyakarta. The event served as a strategic forum for strengthening synergy between vocational education institutions and industries from Indonesia and China.
DTEDI’s participation was realized through attendance at the exhibition and networking sessions, showcasing various information about study programs, academic achievements, and innovations developed within the department. The DTEDI booth served as a platform to introduce the strengths of vocational education in electrical engineering and informatics to international partners, while also opening up broader opportunities for collaboration.
Through its involvement in CITIEA 2026, DTEDI aims to strengthen its global network in support of industry-driven educational development. The collaborations forged are expected to cover various aspects, ranging from academic exchanges and joint curriculum development to applied research partnerships relevant to current technological advancements.
Furthermore, this event also served as a milestone for DTEDI to demonstrate its commitment to supporting quality and sustainable vocational education. By championing a collaborative approach between educational institutions and industry, DTEDI continues to strive to produce graduates who not only possess strong technical competencies, but are also capable of adapting to a dynamic global ecosystem.
DTEDI’s engagement in this international forum aligns with efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in enhancing educational quality, strengthening innovation and industry, and building global partnerships. This forms part of DTEDI’s strategic steps to expand its contributions both at the national and international levels.
DTEDI’s participation in CITIEA 2026 reaffirms the department’s active role as a vocational education institution that is not only focused on internal development, but also open to global collaboration in driving the advancement of education and technology in the future.
