UNPRI Holds Four International Conferences Simultaneously, Attracting 3,100 Participants from Eight Countries

Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) successfully held four global-scale international conferences with more than 3,100 participants from eight countries, discussing research innovation, education, and international academic collaboration.

Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) officially opened the Joint International Conferences 2025 on Monday (November 10, 2025) at the Main Hall, 10th Floor, UNPRI Campus, Jl. Sampul No. 3, Medan Petisah. Four prestigious international conferences were held simultaneously: ICOLIFEMED, ICEBesMA, IFPLE, and ICTIDE.

The opening ceremony began with a virtual address by the Director of Research and Community Service, Ministry of Education, Research, and Technology of Indonesia (Kemendiktisaintek RI), Prof. Apt. I Ketut Adnyana, M.Si., Ph.D., followed by welcoming remarks from UNPRI Rector, Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, M.Kes., AIFO-K., and the Head of LLDikti Region I North Sumatra, Prof. Drs. Saiful Anwar Matondang, M.A., Ph.D.

In her remarks, Rector Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting expressed appreciation to the organizing committee and all international delegates. She emphasized that the conference series reflects UNPRI’s strong commitment to enhancing its global academic reputation in its pursuit of becoming a World Class University by 2025.

This year’s conferences attracted 3,100 participants from national and international institutions, featuring 405 scientific papers and 57 research posters. “Delegates come from eight countries: Australia, China, Japan, Turkey, Malaysia, Madagascar, India, and Indonesia,” the Rector stated.

The event was also attended by several national figures, both virtually and in person, including the Minister of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia, Natalius Pigai; the Presidential Health Advisor, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Dr. dr. Terawan Agus Putranto, Sp.Rad (K); and the Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak.

In his keynote address, Prof. I Ketut Adnyana commended UNPRI’s consistency in organizing international scientific forums that bring together academics, researchers, and practitioners across nations. He highlighted the importance of integrity, collaboration, and research sustainability in addressing global challenges in health, technology, environment, and education.

Meanwhile, the Head of LLDikti Region I North Sumatra, Prof. Saiful Anwar Matondang, expressed his support for UNPRI’s success in hosting international speakers on-site. “This event is an outstanding achievement and a testament to UNPRI’s commitment to expanding its global academic network and promoting internationally recognized research innovation,” he said.

The opening ceremony was also attended by the Chairman of UNPRI’s Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Tommy Leonard, S.H., M.Kn., executives from UNPRI-affiliated hospitals, and distinguished guests from various universities, including Universitas Riau and Telkom University.

The celebration was enriched by traditional North Sumatran cultural performances and student entertainment. After the ceremony, participants attended the research poster exhibition, visited Royal Prima Hospital — UNPRI’s main teaching hospital — and participated in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with partner universities.

In a press statement on Tuesday (November 11, 2025), Prof. Dr. Tommy Leonard, S.H., M.Kn., Chairman of the Board of Trustees, stated that as an accredited “Excellent” university, UNPRI continues to strengthen its role as a center for scientific development and international academic collaboration in western Indonesia. Through the organization of these four international conferences, UNPRI promotes knowledge exchange, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to long-term social and global issues.

“The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for UNPRI with its growing international recognition, including its achievement in the QS Asia University Rankings (QS AUR) 2026. This global academic agenda reinforces UNPRI’s commitment to producing innovative, constructive, and solution-oriented ideas for both national and international progress, as a concrete step toward becoming a World Class University,” he concluded.

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