Source: Untar Public Relations – VC
Untar hosted an international-scale academic forum through a Panel Discussion themed “The Role of Digital Innovation in Reshaping Business and Education”, held at Tarumanagara Space (T-Space), Building M, Untar Campus I, on Thursday (August 21, 2025), attended by Untar students and lecturers.
The event was officially opened by the Chairman of the Tarumanagara Foundation Board, Prof. Dr. Ariawan Gunadi, S.H., M.H., together with the Head of Untar’s Center for Learning and Academic Innovation, Dr. Ir. Steven Darmawan, S.T., M.T. The panel discussion featured two international speakers with extensive experience in global business: Barry Rowan, CEO and CFO of Fluke Corporation, Nextel Partners, Vonage, and Gogo, and Ilaria Chan, Group Advisor for Tech and Social Impact at Grab. The session was moderated by Tommy Lee, Managing Director of the Wheaton Center for Faith & Innovation and Founder of Resource Global.
In his remarks, Dr. Steven emphasized the importance of a deep understanding of digital innovation in the field of education.
Dr. Steven delivering his opening speech // Doc: Untar Public Relations – VC
“The education system has developed rapidly in recent years, particularly driven by digital innovation. Through this discussion, we can learn directly from international practitioners about how to seize opportunities and face challenges in the digital era,” he said.
Echoing this, Prof. Ariawan Gunadi expressed his hope that participants would gain added value from the discussion.
Prof. Ariawan delivering his remarks // Doc: Untar Public Relations – VC
“I hope that students and participants can gain insights and new experiences that will be valuable for their personal growth and future careers,” he stated.
Sharing from a global business perspective, Barry Rowan emphasized that innovation always comes hand in hand with challenges.
“Every innovation brings both challenges and opportunities. The key lies in how we find solutions to each challenge, because it is from there that greater innovation will emerge. Whether in business or education, the ability to adapt to change is the main capital for continuous growth,” he explained.
Panel discussion participants // Doc: Untar Public Relations – VC
Meanwhile, Ilaria Chan highlighted the importance of diversity in the future business landscape.
“Diversity in the market has a significant impact. Every individual has unique characteristics and preferences, and this can drive the emergence of inclusive innovations that are relevant to society’s needs,” she said.
The panel discussion was not only a forum for sharing insights but also created a space for interaction between students, lecturers, and international practitioners. Through this forum, Untar reaffirmed its commitment to consistently present academic activities that are interactive, relevant, and oriented toward the challenges of the times.
(VA/YS)