International Symposium & Innovation Forum (ISIF 2025) with Prof. Martin Curley

Jakarta – June 26, 2025, the International Symposium & Innovation Forum (ISIF 2025) was successfully held at the Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional (ISTN). Themed “AI for Virtuous Health: Indonesia’s Digital Health Sovereignty,” the event brought together leading experts from across Indonesia and around the globe—including a keynote address by Prof. Martin Curley from Maynooth University, Ireland.

The forum served as a strategic platform to align global innovation with national healthcare goals, particularly in strengthening Indonesia’s ability to manage, protect, and benefit from its own digital health infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

• Digital Health SovereigntyIndonesia affirmed its commitment to building a healthcare system where data ownership, governance, and security remain under national control, while embracing international collaboration.

• Health Tech Infrastructure DevelopmentPresenters emphasized the importance of developing scalable, secure, and AI-compatible infrastructure to support a modernized healthcare system.

• Healthcare Workforce ReadinessDiscussions focused on upskilling health professionals to effectively integrate AI into clinical and administrative workflows.

• Cybersecurity IntegrationA consistent theme throughout the forum was the need for robust cybersecurity as a foundation for digital health innovation.

Outcomes & Impact:

• Practical Frameworks for Ethical AIExperts offered tangible models for the responsible implementation of AI in healthcare—aligned with both ethical standards and local needs.

• Cross-Sector CollaborationsThe event sparked new partnerships across academia, industry, and government sectors aimed at accelerating digital transformation in health.

• Policy RecommendationsSpeakers contributed ideas that are expected to influence future policy and regulatory frameworks around digital health technologies in Indonesia.

• Strengthened International RelationsISIF 2025 reinforced Indonesia’s commitment to global health innovation while safeguarding national interests in data and digital infrastructure.

Featured Speakers:

• Prof. Martin Curley (Maynooth University, Ireland): Digital transformation in healthcare

• Ben Suadi: Business transformation and strategic development

• Prof. Dr. Fasli Jalal (Rector, Universitas YARSI): Education, public health, workforce, and policy in AI healthcare

• Dr. Eko Agus Prasetyo (SBM-ITB): Strategic investment and economic perspectives on digital health

• Hendra Suryakusuma (Chairman, IDPRO): National data sovereignty and infrastructure

• Phidi Soepangkat (Founder & CEO, DesktopIP): Secure cloud-based solutions for health systems

• Dr. Ir. Kun Wardana Abyoto, M.T. (ISTN): Local AI applications in healthcare

• Fetri Miftach, Ph.D. (Director, Xynexis International): Data protection and cybersecurity strategy

Moderators:

• Dr. Dipl. Ing. Lilly S. Wasitova – Interdisciplinary facilitator

• Dr. Ir. Kuntjoro Pinardi, M.Sc. – Vice Rector for Transformation, ISTN

Gratitude & Acknowledgements:

We extend our deepest gratitude to all distinguished speakers, moderators, and over 300 academic participants whose presence enriched the discussions.

ISIF 2025 was not just a symposium—it was a milestone in shaping the future of ethical, sovereign, and secure digital health in Indonesia.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next ISIF event!