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Dr. Fahmy Akbar Idries is a strategic leader with over 20 years of expertise in banking finance, risk management, public sector governance, and organizational development. He currently serves as the Acting Rector of UNU Yogyakarta and has held numerous executive and board-level roles, including Independent Commissioner for regional development banks and President Director for various financial institutions. Dr. Fahmy is a highly certified banking expert, a national resilience program (PPRA XLIX Lemhannas RI) graduate , and a prominent figure in major organizational networks such as KADIN and Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU).

Ian serves as Vice Rector at UNU Yogyakarta, driving the university’s global engagement, digital business transformation, and creative revenue strategies. Leveraging over a decade of experience at tech unicorns like Bukalapak and impact agencies, she is dedicated to bridging academia and industry to ensure organisation sustainability. A recognized Indonesia Young Women Future Business Leader and UN Women WEPs awardee, Ian spearheads initiatives that connect education with real-world impact.

Ageng Sajiwo is an executive leader operating at the intersection of higher education, digital innovation, and future skills development. As Vice Rector for Institutional Transformation and Digitalization at UNU Yogyakarta, he drives organizational evolution through smart governance, strategic technology integration, and sustainable ecosystem partnerships. With an engineering background from Gadjah Mada University and an MBA from the University of the People, Ageng combines analytical precision with a growth-oriented strategy—a dynamic he previously demonstrated during his tenure as Director of Future Skills at Pijar Foundation, where he spearheaded large-scale youth empowerment initiatives.

Dr. Ir. Suhada, ST., MBA., IPU., QRGP is the Dean of the Faculty of Economics at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, as well as a distinguished professional practitioner and academic with profound expertise in strategic human resource management, risk management, corporate strategy, and digital transformation. As a practitioner, he brings over 15 years of consulting experience and currently serves as a Corporate Risk Committee Member at PT Transjakarta since 2019, alongside his role as the founder and Director of Maliya Syahid Consultant. In the academic and professional organization spheres, this Qualified Risk Governance Professional (QRGP) certified expert is active as a management lecturer and serves as the Vice Chairman of the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (PII) for the Yogyakarta (DIY) Region.

Intan Agisti Nila Sari is a strategic communication leader currently serving her second consecutive term as the Director of Communication at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta (2023–2026 and 2026–2030). Under her leadership, UNU Yogyakarta has consistently earned prestigious local and national public relations (PR) accolades. Her professional background includes serving as the Task Force Corporate Secretary PT Angkasa Pura I at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), where she successfully designed and executed a high-impact communication strategy for multimodal airport connectivity. Additionally, she has managed public awareness and advocacy campaigns for prominent global non-profit organizations, including WWF-Indonesia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Valentinus Kevin Pramono Adhi is an education and international cooperation professional dedicated to advancing public governance and global academic partnerships. He currently serves as the Director of Admissions and Marketing at UNU Yogyakarta, where he leads institutional enrollment strategies alongside the university’s International Cooperation and Youth Empowerment directorates. Simultaneously, Kevin serves on the Project Management Office (PMO) for the Governor of Lampung, contributing to regional policy analysis and digital governance initiatives. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Southern Federal University, professional proficiency in Russian, and direct experience collaborating with the Russian Ministry of Higher Education, he seamlessly bridges public administration, diplomacy, and strategic marketing to empower youth and drive institutional growth.

Widya Priyahita serves as Rector of UNU Yogyakarta since 2022 and Special Staff to the Minister of State Secretary since 2020. He advises various organizations including Bio Farma, Solo Techno Park, and Indonesia Halal Product Assurance Body. With advanced degrees from Russian Presidential Academy in Moscow and Paris School of Business, he specializes in innovation, public policy, institutional transformation, human resources, higher education, youth development, entrepreneurship, and future-oriented challenges.

Arief Faqihudin is a visionary leader in digital transformation, specializing in digital transformation, AI, big data, and public health systems. He has shaped digital strategies for institutions like the Ministry of Health, UNDP, ADB, and PBNU. Currently, he drives innovation as Head of Digital PMO at PBNU, Director of Digital Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta, and Consultant for USAID.

Brian Kustantoro Edityanto is a strategic leader in organizational transformation and human capital development with cross-sectoral experience spanning academia, government, and private sector. Currently Vice Rector for Institutional Transformation and Digitalization at UNU Yogyakarta, he leads initiatives in digital governance, higher education innovation, and public policy. Previously External Expert at Ministry of State Secretary and Co-Founder of Futureskills.id. His expertise spans e-governance technology, social entrepreneurship, and strategic communication, driving impact through cross-sector collaboration.

Fajar Sidik Abdullah Kelana is an innovation-driven professional integrating technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Assistant Special Advisor to Indonesia's Vice President, he contributes to national strategies in education and innovation. As Founder and CTO of Banoo Indonesia, he developed sustainable aquaculture technologies winning James Dyson Award and Thought For Food Challenge. Previously Vice Rector of Research at UNU Yogyakarta, he holds degrees from KTH Royal Institute and Gadjah Mada University, fostering sustainability.

Fathin Naufal Nur Islam serves as Vice Director for Digital Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta and leads the Center for Football Industry Innovation. With over 7 years as a digital innovation practitioner and tech entrepreneur, he helps businesses, government institutions, and SMEs build impactful digital products. As Product Manager at Gojek/GoTo (one of Southeast Asia's largest technology companies) focusing on GoFood platform, he continues driving digital transformation through consultancy work.

Muhammad Nabil Satria Faradis is a Doctoral Researcher in Technology Management at Cambridge University, specializing in Quantum Technology and business model innovation. With degrees from Melbourne University and Gadjah Mada University, he has seven years of experience in innovation, sustainability, and strategic management across the UK, Southeast Asia, Germany, and Australia. He served as expert staff to Indonesia's Minister of State Secretary, co-founded startups, and managed strategic initiatives. His work emphasizes collaborative research and policy contributions.

Dr. Suhadi Cholil is an Indonesian scholar specializing in interreligious studies, human rights, and Islam's intersection with environmental issues. He serves as Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Social Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta, postgraduate lecturer, and senior researcher at Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies, Gadjah Mada University. Previously researcher at Australian National University and University of Western Australia, his publications address religious freedom, extremism prevention, and eco-theology, promoting dialogue, moderation, and sustainable practices.

apt. Listiana Hidayati, M.Sc. is the Dean of the Faculty of Halal Industry at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta. A pharmacist and academic leader, her expertise includes community clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical management, pharmacoeconomics, and halal science. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Professional Pharmacist qualification, and Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Management from Universitas Gadjah Mada. She leads the development of an interdisciplinary Halal Industry curriculum that integrates science, technology, business, and halal assurance systems. Her research focuses on community clinical pharmacy, halal pharmaceuticals, halal cosmetics, pharmacoeconomics, and halal supply chain, while promoting collaboration among academia, industry, and government. She has contributed to the establishment of the Halal Laboratory and the Halal Center at UNU Yogyakarta, and actively supports halal certification and the empowerment of MSMEs through research, training, and community engagement. Her vision is to strengthen the Faculty of Halal Industry as a leading center for halal education, research, and innovation, contributing to the advancement of Indonesia's and the global halal ecosystem.

Dr. Eng. Mochamad Syamsiro is Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta. He is a leading expert in information technology with research interests in smart energy system, renewable energy, and waste to energy technology focusing on pyrolysis, gasification and combustion. Dr. Syamsiro has published extensively in international journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in IT & Energy System both in Indonesia and across the Asia-Pacific region. He actively engages in regional initiatives to strengthen IT collaboration, having hosted prominent IT experts from the Asia-Pacific at UNU Yogyakarta.

Dr. Mustaghfiroh Rahayu is the Dean of the Faculty of Education at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She holds a Ph.D. in Humanistic Studies from the University of Humanistic Studies (Universiteit voor Humanistiek), the Netherlands, and an M.A. in Religious Studies from Florida International University, USA, in addition to a master's degree from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Her expertise lies in Islamic Studies, Sociology of Religion, Education, and Social Change, with research interests in pesantren studies, religious diversity, gender, citizenship, and Muslim civil society. Combining international academic experience with community engagement, she works closely with Islamic educational institutions and grassroots organizations to promote inclusive education, religious moderation, and socially engaged scholarship.

Hamdi Putra Ahmad is an academic leader and Islamic studies scholar whose work bridges Qur’anic studies, interdisciplinary Islamic thought, and higher education leadership. As Dean of the Faculty of Dirasah Islamiyah and Director of the Centre for Islam and the Future at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta, he advances innovative approaches to Islamic scholarship, research, and institutional development. Holding an M.Phil. in Islamic Studies and History from the University of Oxford as an LPDP scholar, Hamdi specializes in Qur’anic studies, intellectual history, and contemporary Islamic thought. Alongside his academic leadership, he is an active researcher, lecturer, and mentor, with publications in national and international journals and regular invitations as a speaker at academic conferences.

Dr. Abdul Ghoffar, MBA serves as Vice Rector for Islamic Boarding Education and Social Transformation at UNU Yogyakarta. With doctorate in Management and Public Policy from Gadjah Mada University, MBA from University of Abertay Dundee UK, and bachelor's in Arabic Literature, he blends academic expertise with practical orientation. Previously Senior Vice Rector and Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, he is actively engaged in Nahdlatul Ulama leadership roles for social transformation and community empowerment.

Dr. Wiwin Siti Aminah Rohmawati is an expert in interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding, and inclusive education with over 20 years of experience. She directs the Center for Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion at UNU Yogyakarta and teaches at Darussalam Islamic University. Co-founder of Srikandi Lintas Iman, she participated in international programs including KAICIID Fellows and U.S. State Department exchanges. Currently pursuing PhD in Interfaith Studies, focusing on women's agency in Indonesia's interreligious forums.

Suharti is Executive Secretary of UNU Yogyakarta with extensive experience in gender advocacy, women's empowerment, and institutional management. She served as Director of Rifka Annisa (2012-2019), focusing on gender justice and eliminating gender-based violence. As consultant and researcher, she collaborates with international organizations including UNDP, Plan International, UNWOMEN, and Global Fund for Women on gender initiatives. She has been actively involved in CSR programs, including four-year engagement with Pertamina's community development in Karawang.

Nurhadi Irbath is an expert in employability and workforce development, currently serving as Personal Consultant for Employability Programs at Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs. He previously led Strategic Partnerships at Kemdikbudristek (2023–2024), contributing to Kampus Merdeka through innovative internship programs. With leadership experience at UNU Yogyakarta and as CEO of ecc.co.id, he integrates industry insights and technology-driven solutions to ensure graduates are career-ready. As steering board member of MBKM, he advocates microcredentials and lifelong learning.