Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications, in partnership with Universitas Airlangga, one of Indonesia’s top-ranking universities, successfully co-hosted the Indonesia Research Summit 2.1 on 8 July 2025 at Hotel Harris Gubeng, Surabaya, Indonesia. Centered on the theme “Driving Global Research Impact Through Strategic Publication & Technological Innovation,” the day-long summit brought together influential voices from Indonesia’s research ecosystem to explore emerging research trends and strategies for enhancing global impact and visibility.
The event welcomed over 85 participants, including researchers, faculty deans, and senior decision-makers representing more than 75 universities across Indonesia. Distinguished speakers included officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology; the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN); Universitas Diponegoro; and Universitas Airlangga.
The primary objective of the summit was to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue among leading stakeholders including researchers, academic leaders, funders, and policymakers to drive actionable insights for advancing the global presence of Indonesian research. The event also served as an important opportunity to reinforce Editage’s thought leadership in the region and unlock new avenues for strategic collaboration.
Commenting on the partnership with UNAIR and the success of the summit, Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President and Head, Marketing (RoW), Cactus Communications, said, “Our partnership with Universitas Airlangga is a testament to the value of a long-standing collaboration. As one of the first institutions to join hands with Editage in Indonesia, UNAIR has consistently contributed significantly to our regional growth and engagement. The Indonesia Research Summit was a timely and vital platform to deepen our relationships with academic stakeholders and enhance Editage’s visibility. In partnership with UNAIR, the summit reflected the commitment of the Indonesian research community to shape a more impactful and globally recognized scientific community.”
Prof. Hery Purnobasuki, M.Si., Ph.D., Chairman of LIPJPHKI, Universitas Airlangga, emphasized the value of such summits in promoting a strong research culture and raising the international profile of Indonesian scholarship. He stated, “Indonesia’s research ecosystem holds immense promise for global impact, fuelled by technological innovation and the country’s rich natural and intelligent resources. The Indonesia Research Summit was a pivotal event for our academic community to explore best practices in publishing, strengthen collaboration, and secure further international visibility of our research initiatives. We are proud to be associated with Editage as their services have been instrumental in helping our researchers meet international standards and improve the global reach of their work.”
The Indonesia Research Summit 2.1 concluded with a collective commitment to advancing the quality, reach and impact of Indonesian research. With continued collaboration between leading institutes such as Universitas Airlangga and Editage, the future of Indonesia’s academic landscape looks promising and globally connected.
