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Ketapang, 19 June 2026 – The Agribusiness Management Study Program of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, POLITAP) successfully held a Public Lecture entitled “Improving the Quality of Education and Human Resource Development in West Kalimantan in the Era of Digital Transformation” on Friday, 19 June 2026. This event served as a platform to broaden students' insights into the importance of quality education in developing superior, adaptive human resources prepared to face the challenges of technological advancement.
The public lecture was officially opened by the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Irianto, S.P., S.ST., M.MA, who was accompanied on the occasion by the Vice Director for General Affairs and Finance and the Vice Director for Student Affairs. Also present were Heads of Departments, Study Program Coordinators, Heads of Units, lecturers, educational staff, and Politeknik Negeri Ketapang students who participated enthusiastically.
In his remarks, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang stated that digital transformation has brought significant changes across various sectors, including education and the workplace. Therefore, higher education institutions play a strategic role in preparing graduates who not only possess academic competence and technical skills, but are also able to adapt to change and exhibit strong character.
“Digital transformation is not merely a technological change, but also a shift in our way of thinking, working, and collaborating. Vocational higher education institutions must be capable of producing innovative, creative, and competitive graduates who can make tangible contributions to both regional and national development,” he said.
The public lecture featured Hj. Suma Jenny Heryanti, S.H., M.H., M.Kn. as the keynote speaker. In her presentation, she delivered various perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by the world of education in the digital era. According to her, improving educational quality must go hand in hand with human resource development in order to keep pace with developments in science, technology, and the evolving demands of the job market.
She also emphasized that digital transformation requires every individual to have critical, creative, and adaptive thinking skills, as well as the ability to utilize technology wisely. In addition to technical competencies, strengthening character, integrity, ethics, communication skills, and collaboration are essential assets in building competitive human resources.
The atmosphere of the public lecture was interactive. Students appeared enthusiastic in following the material presented and actively engaged in discussions with the speaker during the Q&A session. Various questions regarding workplace challenges, competency enhancement, and the readiness of the younger generation to face technological developments drew keen interest from the participants.
The Study Program Coordinator of Agribusiness Management stated that organizing this public lecture is part of the study program's commitment to delivering education that is not only oriented toward classroom theory, but also enriches students' horizons through the experiences and perspectives of practitioners and competent figures in their fields.
Through this event, students are expected to gain a broader understanding of the importance of improving educational quality as the primary foundation for developing superior and competitive human resources. Furthermore, students are expected to prepare themselves to face various challenges in the era of digital transformation by continuously improving their competencies, broadening their horizons, and fostering innovation and leadership abilities.
As a vocational higher education institution, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang remains committed to supporting human resource development through various academic activities aligned with the needs of the times. This public lecture represents a concrete step in building an educational ecosystem that adapts to technological advancements while reinforcing the institution's contribution to West Kalimantan's development toward a more progressive, innovative, and competitive society.
