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ASTECHNOVA 2023 the 7th International Energy Conference
Yogyakarta, October 4 to 5, 2023 - Universitas Gadjah Mada's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics (DTNTF) hosted an international energy conference titled Applied Science for Technology Innovations (ASTECHNOVA) the 7th International
Conference Covers Energy Innovation for Managing Energy Crisis which supported by Non-Aligned Movement Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation (NAM CSSTC). This conference aspires to serve as a platform for experts and attendees to actively participate and exchange information and insights on the most recent advancements in the field of energy.
ASTECHNOVA has been held biennially since 2014 which drawn participants from 33 other countries, leading to the publication of conference proceedings by AIP Publishing. This event also attended by researchers, academics, industrial practitioners, and also the governments also involved in new energy, oil and gas, environment, green energy, and regional sustainability.
A notable speaker is Ir. Arifin Tasrif, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia. Despite his absence at the conference, he delivered a virtual presentation through a brief video, discussing the latest updates on renewable energy and Indonesia's policy. In his presentation, he outlined the energy transition roadmap extending to 2060. This roadmap encompasses various strategies aimed at expediting the growth of renewable energy, promoting the utilization of green energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, electrifying energy-related needs such as electric vehicles and household appliances, and establishing a super grid to enhance connectivity across different regions in Indonesia.
ASTECHNOVA hosting a diverse array of speakers from various nations, such as the United States, Japan, France, and Kiribati. The conference has each speaker presented their solution that can be useful for other countries who may have similar problems. The speaker from Kiribati, Mary Rui, B. Sc, is an expression of strong relation with countries from the Pacific as well as concern for the real challenge of climate change and sustainable energy system.
With a total of 147 individuals took part in the event, combining both in-person and online attendees, the event compiled 92 manuscripts covering various topics, including Urban Infrastructure and Utilities, New and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Conservation, Energy Security, and Nuclear Technology, will be published in journals such as the Journal of Applied Research and Technology (JART), The Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology (APST), and the Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS) by IOP Publisher.
ASTECHNOVA, aligned with the objective of NAM CSSTC, played a role in bolstering and broadening South-South technical collaboration within the context of international development cooperation. Its mission aimed at supporting the development objectives of emerging nations, emphasizing sustainable human development and fostering equitable international partnerships for developing countries. At the end of the conference, the director of NAM CSSTC was chosen to award this year’s best presenter with a certificate.
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