Bandungdkst.itb.ac.id – Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) held an Open House at ITB Jakarta Campus, Gd. Graha Irama (Indorama), Jl. Rasuna Said kv.1, Kuningan, Jakarta. Broadly speaking, this open house activity is divided into two broad categories where on 29-30 May 2024 topics were discussed regarding cooperation, research, and community service programs, postgraduate education programs, and continuing education. Then continued in the period 1-2 June 2024 was introduced regarding undergraduate programs, especially international undergraduate programs (IUP).
This multi-day event provides an opportunity for prospective students, and in general, the public to get to know the various non-regular and postgraduate education programs offered by ITB, as well as see firsthand the various innovations produced.
ITB Open House is also an event for startups fostered by the ITB Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (LPIK) to showcase their products and innovations. Some alumni startups that participated include Karla Bionics, GreenLabs, Nasho, and Ecoplast. Karla Bionics showcases technology-based products for people with disabilities, while GreenLabs focuses on biochemical solutions. And Nasho comes with innovations from the field of nanotech and Ecoplast featuring innovations in environmentally friendly material containers.
Until now, ITB has 4 multicampuses located in Bandung, Jatinangor, Cirebon, and Jakarta. Although the locations are separate, ITB still has the same identity, both vision, mission, traditions, norms, and ethics. This whole identity is tied to one culture, namely a superior scientific culture in order to foster a culture of love of science, multidisciplinary, and upholding truth, honesty, and equality.
On this occasion, ITB also launched the ITB Hub and ICE Center. ITB Hub is a space designed to connect partners and potential partners with various units in ITB, to work together on strategic or superior ITB programs. Meanwhile, ICE Center serves as a training platform that provides a platform to develop individual potential in meeting non-degree needs without being bound by a formal curriculum, and can be accessed by the wider community more easily. These two initiatives are expected to be a catalyst for the development of innovation and collaboration in Indonesia.
With various activities and exhibitions displayed, Open House ITB Jakarta is not only a place to promote ITB's education and research programs, but also a place to strengthen networking and collaboration between various parties. This event successfully demonstrated ITB's commitment in answering future challenges through multidisciplinary education and continuous innovation.
