Japanese AI Expert Prof. Yasuyuki Nogami to Speak at UNM's ICITRI 2026 Conference on Future of AI

Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), a digital business university, is set to host the International Conference on Information Technology Research and Innovation (ICITRI) 2026. The event will feature Prof. Yasuyuki Nogami from Okayama University in Japan as a keynote speaker, highlighting the university's commitment to global collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The conference, scheduled for September 10-11, 2026, at UNM's Margonda campus in Depok, carries the theme 'Next-Generation AI for Human-Centered Innovation and Sustainable Futures.' Its primary goal is to address the accelerating pace of AI development, which necessitates continuous knowledge updates and strengthened global partnerships within academia and industry.

Prof. Nogami's participation is expected to offer an international perspective on information technology advancements, particularly focusing on AI research geared towards human needs, alongside its implementation challenges and opportunities across various sectors. The conference aims to equip attendees, academics, researchers, and practitioners, with insights into current AI research and facilitate the establishment of international research collaborations.

Andi Saryoko, head of UNM's Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), emphasized the value of international speakers like Prof. Nogami in broadening participants' horizons. "Prof. Nogami's presence at ICITRI 2026 is expected to open new insights and strengthen opportunities for international research collaboration for the participants," he stated. He further noted that ICITRI 2026 serves not only as a platform for presenting research findings but also as a space for exchanging ideas and building cross-border academic networks.

As a digital business university, UNM actively promotes technological development and innovation aligned with human, industrial, and sustainable future needs. ICITRI 2026 is positioned as a key event to bridge academic discourse with global technological progress. The conference offers a significant opportunity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to expand their knowledge and networks in AI and information technology by engaging with the international academic community and staying abreast of the latest research.

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The presence of Prof. Nogami at ICITRI 2026 is expected to open new insights and strengthen opportunities for international research collaboration for the participants.