Indonesian Lecturer Top 5 Speaker at Bangkok Global Youth Congress

Cicih Nuraeni, a lecturer from Indonesia's Bina Sarana Informatika University (UBSI), earned a spot among the Top 5 Best Speakers at the Global Youth Congress (GYC) 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. She represented Indonesia with her speech, "Innovation Begins with Education."

Nuraeni argued that significant innovation arises not solely from advanced technology but from education that cultivates character, mindset, and human values. "I believe that the greatest innovation does not start from machines, but from education," she stated. While acknowledging artificial intelligence's capacity for generating ideas and solving problems, she stressed that technology cannot replace human curiosity, empathy, integrity, or ethical decision-making – qualities nurtured through education and the role of teachers.

“

I believe that the greatest innovation does not start from machines, but from education.

She advocated for using technology as a tool to enhance learning quality rather than replace educators. Nuraeni emphasized that educational innovation should foster more inclusive, personalized, and meaningful learning experiences. Citing the OECD's PISA 2022 study, which linked growth mindsets to better learning outcomes, she underscored education's role in developing adaptability and lifelong innovation skills.

"As a lecturer, I believe our responsibility is not just to prepare students for exams. We are preparing them to face challenges that do not even exist yet, and for jobs that have not been created," Nuraeni said. She concluded by urging participants to view education as the world's most significant investment, asserting that all global innovations and solutions originate from classrooms that inspire young minds.

“

As a lecturer, I believe our responsibility is not just to prepare students for exams. We are preparing them to face challenges that do not even exist yet, and for jobs that have not been created.