Samarinda, January 29, 2026 - The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) demonstrated its strong commitment to strengthening science and technology-based vocational education through the presence of Politani Samarinda Director Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., M.P., and Deputy Director II Eva Nurmarini, S.Hut., M.P., as invited guests at a workshop entitled "Transforming the Vocational Science and Technology Ecosystem Towards a Center for Applied Technology Innovation in Support of the IKN Smart City and a National Technology Buffer." The event was organized by Balikpapan State Polytechnic (Poltekba) on Thursday (January 29, 2026) in the Theater Room on the 3rd Floor of the Poltekba Directorate Building.
The presence of Politani Samarinda leaders at this strategic forum emphasized the active role of vocational higher education institutions in supporting the national development agenda, particularly the development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) as a smart city oriented toward innovation and applied technology. Politani Samarinda also took part in the discussion by conveying questions and strategic views regarding strengthening the vocational science and technology ecosystem, collaboration between universities, and the readiness of vocational human resources in East Kalimantan.
This workshop served as a strategic forum to discuss the direction of science and technology-based vocational education development so that it can make a real contribution to the development of the new capital city while strengthening national technological independence. Several important issues were discussed, ranging from strengthening applied research, downstreaming innovation, to synergy between universities, industry, and the government.
The event was attended by several national figures, including Special Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Admiral TNI (Ret.) Prof. Dr. Marsetio, S.I.P., M.M.; Director General of Science and Technology Prof. Ahmad Najib Burhani, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Secretary of the Directorate General of Science and Technology Dr. M. Samsuri, S.Pd., M.T., IPU.; and Director of Poltekba Dr. Emil Azmanajaya, S.T., M.T.
The Director of Poltekba stated that this workshop was a crucial opportunity to strengthen the role of vocational education as a bridge between industry needs and the development of applied research. The Polytechnic is considered to have advantages in its practice-based learning approach and applicable innovation, especially in supporting the development of the IKN.
In the same forum, the Directorate General of Science and Technology emphasized the importance of grounding science and technology to directly impact society, highlighting the mandate of higher education institutions to generate academic, economic, social, and environmental impact.
Through active participation in this activity, Politani Samarinda affirmed its commitment to continuing its role in transforming the vocational science and technology ecosystem and strengthening the contribution of vocational higher education institutions to supporting the development of the Indonesian Capital City and the national technological buffer. (PR)
The presence of Politani Samarinda leaders at this strategic forum emphasized the active role of vocational higher education institutions in supporting the national development agenda, particularly the development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) as a smart city oriented toward innovation and applied technology. Politani Samarinda also took part in the discussion by conveying questions and strategic views regarding strengthening the vocational science and technology ecosystem, collaboration between universities, and the readiness of vocational human resources in East Kalimantan.
This workshop served as a strategic forum to discuss the direction of science and technology-based vocational education development so that it can make a real contribution to the development of the new capital city while strengthening national technological independence. Several important issues were discussed, ranging from strengthening applied research, downstreaming innovation, to synergy between universities, industry, and the government.
The event was attended by several national figures, including Special Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Admiral TNI (Ret.) Prof. Dr. Marsetio, S.I.P., M.M.; Director General of Science and Technology Prof. Ahmad Najib Burhani, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Secretary of the Directorate General of Science and Technology Dr. M. Samsuri, S.Pd., M.T., IPU.; and Director of Poltekba Dr. Emil Azmanajaya, S.T., M.T.
The Director of Poltekba stated that this workshop was a crucial opportunity to strengthen the role of vocational education as a bridge between industry needs and the development of applied research. The Polytechnic is considered to have advantages in its practice-based learning approach and applicable innovation, especially in supporting the development of the IKN.
In the same forum, the Directorate General of Science and Technology emphasized the importance of grounding science and technology to directly impact society, highlighting the mandate of higher education institutions to generate academic, economic, social, and environmental impact.
Through active participation in this activity, Politani Samarinda affirmed its commitment to continuing its role in transforming the vocational science and technology ecosystem and strengthening the contribution of vocational higher education institutions to supporting the development of the Indonesian Capital City and the national technological buffer. (PR)
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