Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), in collaboration with Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), successfully co-hosted the Indonesia Research Summit 2.2 on November 18 2025 at the UNDIP campus, Semarang. With the theme “Scientific Writing Excellence: Strategies for Achieving Productivity, Academic Integrity, and Global Reputation,” the summit focused on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and providing valuable insights into research trends and best practices.
The event welcomed Prof. apt. I Ketut Adnyana, Ph.D. (Director of Research and Community Service- Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology) as one of the speakers, where he highlighted national policies for advancing research and publication quality.
The day-long summit brought together participants from over 40 universities across Semarang City and the Central Java region. It served as a key platform to deepen collaboration and support Indonesia’s vision for research excellence and innovation-driven growth. Discussions centered on strengthening research integrity, enhancing scholarly writing competence, optimizing AI-enabled research workflows, and elevating the global reputation of Indonesian universities.
Ruchi Chauhan, Vice President & Head of Marketing (RoW), Cactus Communications, said, “Indonesia Research Summit 2.2, co-hosted by UNDIP, brought together some of the brightest academic leaders who are shaping the future of Indonesian research. The forward looking conversations at the summit will play a pivotal role in charting Indonesia’s research growth for the coming years. Our collaboration with UNDIP reflects Editage’s commitment to empowering Indonesian researchers with ethical, human-centered AI solutions and expert editorial services that elevate research quality, expand global visibility and create long-term impact.”
Prof. Firmansyah, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Vice Head of LPPM for Research-Diponegoro University, said, “We are glad to have partnered with Editage to organize such an important event. This summit reinforces the collective commitment of participating universities to safeguard research integrity, enhancing research writing, and strengthening international reputation. By integrating AI tools with strong research culture, Indonesian institutions are taking meaningful steps toward global academic competitiveness.”
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to improving research quality, building stronger institutional reputations, and adopting responsible AI practices to support academic productivity.
With continued partnerships between Editage and leading Indonesian universities such as UNDIP, Indonesia Research Summit 2.2 marked another significant step toward a more globally competitive, collaborative, and innovation-driven research landscape. Since 2024, Editage has been hosting Indonesia Research Summit in collaboration with top universities across the country, with each edition co-hosted on the partner’s university campus. These summits have played a key role in fostering knowledge exchange and strengthening Indonesia’s academic ecosystem.
