Medan, May 10, 2025 — The Master's Program in Management at the Universitas Sumatera Utara (MM USU) organized the Road to the 2nd International Joint Conference on the Digitalisation of Sustainable Social Science at the Universitas Sumatera Utara Auditorium, beginning at 9:00 a.m. WIB. The event was designed as part of the preparations for the upcoming international conference, bringing together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to discuss key issues related to digitalization in the social sciences.
The event commenced with opening remarks from the organizing committee, who highlighted the objectives and significance of the program in supporting the successful implementation of the forthcoming international conference. Through this forum, MM USU aimed to provide a platform for academic discussion and the exchange of ideas on the application of digital technologies to advance sustainable social sciences, recognizing the significant impact of digital transformation on various sectors, including social sciences, economics, and education.
The program continued with presentations by experts in digitalization and the social sciences, covering topics such as the application of digital technologies in social research, digital transformation across various sectors, and the role of technology in promoting sustainable development. Participants then took part in an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session, where they actively shared perspectives, raised questions, and exchanged ideas, fostering a deeper understanding of digitalization issues within the social sciences.
Through this event, participants gained broader insights into the role of digitalization in advancing the social sciences. Academics, researchers, and practitioners exchanged knowledge and perspectives on sustainable social development while inspiring participants to pursue innovative research related to digitalization and sustainability. The event also strengthened academic networking and collaboration, laying the foundation for the successful implementation of the upcoming international conference and future collaborative research initiatives.
The Master's Program in Management at the Universitas Sumatera Utara hopes to continue fostering broader collaboration among academics, researchers, and practitioners to produce research and innovations that support sustainable social development. This event represents an important milestone in MM USU's preparations for hosting the upcoming international conference.
The Road to the 2nd International Joint Conference on the Digitalisation of Sustainable Social Science also supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event contributes to SDG 4 – Quality Education by providing an academic forum that enriches participants' understanding of digitalization in the development of the social sciences. It also advances SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by encouraging participants to apply digital technologies innovatively in research and sustainable social development. Furthermore, the event supports SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals by bringing together academics, researchers, and practitioners to foster cross-sector collaboration that strengthens international conference initiatives and future sustainability research.
Through this initiative, MM USU reaffirms its commitment to promoting the application of digitalization in sustainable social development while supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through broader academic collaboration.