POLITAP Information Technology Study Program Team Wins Best Social Impact Award at KMIPN VI 2024

KETAPANG – Wednesday (03/07/2024). The Information Technology Study Program team of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, POLITAP) won the Best Social Impact award in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business Planning category at the National Polytechnic Informatics Student Competition (KMIPN) VI 2024. The competition took place on 1–3 July 2024 at Politeknik Negeri Jakarta, carrying the theme “Vocational Innovation for Future Informatics Trends.”

The POLITAP team distinguished themselves at the prestigious competition by presenting an ICT-based business planning innovation aimed at delivering a positive social impact for the community. In an event attended by polytechnics across Indonesia, the POLITAP team demonstrated that technology can serve as a catalyst for meaningful social change alongside rapid technological advancements.

The team’s faculty advisor, who also serves as the Study Program Coordinator for Information Technology at POLITAP, Darmanto, S.Kom., M.Kom., expressed his pride in his team's achievement.

“This award is tangible proof that the educational quality we deliver can produce beneficial innovations, not only in academia but also in the social sphere. We hope this achievement will motivate other students to continue innovating in ICT,” he said.

The theme “Vocational Innovation for Future Informatics Trends” adopted at KMIPN VI 2024 served as a foundation for participants to develop works that are not only aligned with industry demands, but also generate positive social and environmental impacts. The Best Social Impact award earned by the POLITAP team demonstrates their success in delivering ideas that make a positive difference in society through technology.

Following this success, the POLITAP Information Technology Study Program team hopes to continue advancing technological innovations that benefit the public, while enhancing POLITAP’s reputation as a vocational education institution dedicated to supporting the future development of industry and technology. (finn)