Singapore, July 15–17, 2026 — The Master's Program in Management, Postgraduate School, Universitas Sumatera Utara (MM USU) participated in the Dataiku Summit Singapore & Executive Briefing Center 2026, held on July 15–17, 2026, in Singapore. The activity was part of the program’s efforts to expand international perspectives while enhancing academic capacity in the areas of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, data governance, and digital transformation. Through various workshops, international forums, and discussions with industry practitioners and leaders, participants gained insights into responsible AI implementation and data-driven decision-making.

Participation in this event provided strategic benefits for the Master's Program in Management, including strengthening understanding of Enterprise AI, enriching references for curriculum development in Business Analytics and Digital Transformation, and creating opportunities for collaboration with international institutions and industries. The knowledge gained from this activity will also support the development of research, community engagement programs, and more adaptive program governance in response to technological advancements.

This activity aligns with the vision of the Master's Program in Management, which is to produce innovative, globally competitive managers with meaningful social impact. Furthermore, the program supports the mission of delivering excellent business management education, producing competent, innovative, relevant, and ethical graduates, as well as developing research and community engagement initiatives that provide benefits to businesses and society.

Participation in the Dataiku Summit Singapore 2026 also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through improving educational quality, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through strengthening competencies relevant to industry needs, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through the utilization of digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthening international networks and collaborations. As a follow-up initiative, the Master's Program in Management will integrate Enterprise AI materials into learning activities, develop research in digital transformation, and expand collaboration with international partners to enhance the quality of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi).