Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia Strengthens Education and Government Synergy at APTISI National Working Meeting 2026
Bandar Lampung – Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, recognized as a leading university for impactful education in Lampung, continues to strengthen its collaboration with local government and the Indonesian Association of Private Higher Education Institutions (APTISI). This commitment was demonstrated through its participation in the Governor of Lampung’s Gathering and Reception with APTISI Region II-B Lampung, held as part of the 1st APTISI National Working Meeting (Rakernas) 2026.
The event took place at Mahan Agung in Bandar Lampung on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It served as a strategic opportunity to strengthen communication, coordination, and collaboration among private higher education institutions, APTISI, and the Provincial Government of Lampung in supporting human resource development and regional progress.
APTISI and Lampung Provincial Government Leaders Attend the Event
The gathering was attended by APTISI National Chairman Prof. Dr. Ir. H. M. Budi Djatmiko, M.Si., M.E.I., Governor of Lampung Rahmat Mirzani Djausal, S.T., M.M., representatives of the Lampung Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), and Chairman of APTISI Region II-B Lampung Dr. Ir. H. Firmansyah Y. Alfian, MBA., M.Sc.
Also in attendance was Dr. H. M. Nasrullah Yusuf, S.E., M.B.A., Vice Chairman of APTISI Central Board for Empowerment and Entrepreneurship and Advisor to APTISI Lampung, who also serves as Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia.
The participation of higher education leaders and key stakeholders highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in strengthening the role of private universities as essential contributors to national and regional development.
APTISI National Working Meeting Strengthens Collaboration Among Private Universities
In his event report, the Chairman of APTISI Region II-B Lampung, who also chaired the organizing committee, expressed his appreciation to the Provincial Government of Lampung for its support of the 1st APTISI National Working Meeting 2026.
The national meeting brought together approximately 500 participants from 34 provinces across Indonesia. It was expected to serve as a platform for strengthening coordination, exchanging ideas, and fostering collaboration among leaders of private higher education institutions nationwide.
Key issues discussed during the event included improving human resource quality, digital transformation, innovation, government partnerships, and strengthening the contribution of higher education institutions to community development.
APTISI Encourages Human Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships
APTISI National Chairman Prof. Dr. Ir. H. M. Budi Djatmiko, M.Si., M.E.I., emphasized that human resource development must remain a major priority in regional development.
Private universities were encouraged to expand their partnerships with government institutions through programs that deliver tangible benefits to communities. These initiatives include the development of partner villages and sustainable community service programs.
He highlighted the strategic role of higher education institutions in producing qualified graduates while generating innovative solutions to address challenges faced by society.
Universities Must Adapt to the Rapid Development of Artificial Intelligence
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) was another important topic discussed during the meeting. Technological developments continue to transform various sectors, including higher education.
Universities are expected to respond to these changes by fostering innovation, enhancing human resource competencies, and developing learning models and educational services that meet contemporary needs.
In addition, higher education institutions were encouraged to explore alternative funding sources to strengthen institutional sustainability and financial independence.
Governor of Lampung: Human Resource Quality Is Key to Achieving Golden Indonesia 2045
Governor of Lampung Rahmat Mirzani Djausal, S.T., M.M., emphasized that improving human resource quality is essential to regional progress.
He noted that Lampung’s natural resource potential and economic growth must go hand in hand with improvements in education and human resource development. This approach is expected to ensure that development generates broader benefits for the community.
Improving human resource quality is also crucial to preparing the next generation for Golden Indonesia 2045, with universities playing a strategic role in developing competent, adaptable, and innovative individuals who can respond to the needs of national development.
Aligning Higher Education with Industry and Rural Development
The Governor also encouraged universities to align their educational programs more closely with industry needs and support the downstream development of the region’s leading commodities.
Collaboration among universities, government institutions, industry, and communities is essential to ensuring that research and innovation move beyond academic settings and are implemented to create added economic value for the region.
In support of rural development, the Provincial Government of Lampung also introduced the idea of a “One Village, One University Graduate” program. The initiative aims to expand access to higher education while strengthening human resource capacity at the village level.
Through this initiative, young people in rural communities are expected to gain greater opportunities to pursue higher education and contribute to the development of their hometowns.
Dendang Besambut Dance Showcases Lampung’s Cultural Heritage
The gathering was further enriched by a performance from the Dance Student Activity Unit (UKM Tari) of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, which presented the traditional Dendang Besambut Dance.
The performance formed part of the welcoming ceremony and introduced Lampung’s cultural heritage to APTISI National Working Meeting participants from across Indonesia.
The students’ participation through arts and culture demonstrated that higher education institutions have responsibilities beyond academic and technological development. They also play an important role in preserving, promoting, and introducing regional cultural heritage to a wider audience.
Teknokrat Rector: Universities Must Deliver Meaningful Impact
Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia and Vice Chairman of APTISI Central Board for Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Dr. H. M. Nasrullah Yusuf, S.E., M.B.A., welcomed the successful organization of the 1st APTISI National Working Meeting 2026 and the gathering with the Provincial Government of Lampung.
According to Nasrullah, the event provided an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration among private universities, APTISI, local government, industry, and communities.
“This gathering provides an important platform for strengthening collaboration between private universities, the government, and various stakeholders. Universities must not operate in isolation; they must respond to community needs through education, research, innovation, and community service that deliver tangible impact,” Nasrullah stated.
He added that technological changes, particularly the advancement of AI, must encourage universities to improve human resource quality and foster a stronger culture of innovation.
“Universities must adapt to the changing times. Technological advancements and AI should be utilized to improve the quality of education, research, services, and productivity. At the same time, we must ensure that these developments are directed toward delivering meaningful benefits to society,” he added.
Nasrullah also emphasized the importance of collaboration between universities and local governments in accelerating knowledge-based and innovation-driven development.
“At Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, we are committed to building partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to the people of Lampung and Indonesia. Collaboration with APTISI and local government is an important part of our efforts to become a university that excels academically while making a direct contribution to development,” he said.
Teknokrat Strengthens Its Commitment to Impactful Education
Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s participation in the event further reinforced its commitment to building collaborative networks, particularly in education, human resource development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community service.
Through these partnerships, universities are expected to serve not only as centers of education and knowledge development but also as strategic partners for governments in addressing development challenges.
For Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, collaboration through APTISI represents an important step toward strengthening a higher education ecosystem that is adaptive, innovative, competitive, and capable of delivering meaningful benefits to society.
The gathering with the Governor of Lampung also reaffirmed the shared commitment to developing excellent human resources in preparation for Golden Indonesia 2045, with higher education serving as one of the key drivers of national progress.
