'It's about Indonesia's future': Snapshot of Indonesian students' conference in Australia

Some of the participants at the KIPI 2026 conference. L-R: Ada (University of Southern Queensland), Ika (UNSW), Chindra (UNSW), Ichiko (Monash University). Credit: SBS Indonesian

The 11th Indonesian Students’ International Conference was held in Sydney. What do participants say about the event?

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The Indonesian Students’ International Conference (KIPI) 2026 was held on 13 and 14 July at the University of Sydney. Officially opened by the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia and Vanuatu, Dr Siswo Pramono, the 11th student conference aimed to bring together Indonesian students, researchers, professionals and policymakers to discuss ideas and research relevant to Indonesia and the wider region.

To build a better Indonesia — drawing on the contributions of those studying abroad.

Chindra, participant of KIPI 2026

The opening of Indonesian Students’ International Conference (KIPI) 2026 at the University of Sydney. Credit: Supplied/PPI Australia

What do the participants hope to gain from attending this event, and what has their experience been like at this international conference?

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