The theme of AUPF 2018 is “Disruption at The Crossroads: Innovative Engagement and Future Challenges for Higher Education” and aims to address an array of issues around innovation and disruption. There will be three parallel sessions with the sub-theme as follows:
All papers should be submitted via email at aupf2018@petra.ac.id and accepted papers will be scheduled for oral presentation.
The plenary session aims to explore current and future challenges encountered by higher education in dealing with technology disruption era, and evaluate the effectiveness of online platform to provide better teaching and learning process in higher education.
Following the Plenary Session, the talk show brings together three distinguished speakers from South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The speakers will offer their insights on turning disruptive forces into opportunities for higher education institutions in Asia. Specifically, they will discuss the theme of the conference, namely Disruption at the Crossroads: Innovative Engagement and Future Challenges for Higher Education
*Note: AUPF Standing Committee members will convene separately at 14:00 to participate in the Standing Committee Meeting, and reconvene with the rest of the participants for the Welcome Dinner hosted by Tri Rismaharini, the Mayor of Surabaya.
* We are happy to provide you with an opportunity to explore popular tourist destinations outside of Surabaya in a specially tailored Extended Tour, which you may wish to join. This tour is optional, and is not a part of the AUPF Meeting. More information on the optional Extended Tour, including the destinations, the tour fee, and how to register will be available soon on this website (aupf2018.petra.ac.id).
The House of Sampoerna is a museum dedicated to preserve the history of Indonesia’s famous cigarette, the kretek, which was produced by Sampoerna. Housed in a Dutch-colonial style building, the museum was originally an orphanage built in 1862 and was managed by the Dutch. The building was later bought by Liem Seeng Tee, the founder of Sampoerna, in 1932, and was used as the first production site of the now famous Sampoerna cigarettes. Today, the building houses a museum, a souvenir shop, an art gallery, and a café.
The Harmoni Keputih Park, which is also known as Sakura Park, was once one of Surabaya’s biggest landfill which was later transformed into a beautiful functional public space by Tri Rismaharini, the Mayor of Surabaya. In addition to local flowers and plants, the park features sakura trees, which are not available in Surabaya’s other parks. The park also includes a fun playground for children, complete with slides, see-saws, swings, and a jungle gym, making the park family-friendly. For those who want to keep fit, the park also has a jogging track with a stone path. Today, one would not have guessed that this beautiful park was once a landfill.
Koridor, located on Jalan Tunjungan, is a co-working space created by Tri Rismaharini, the Mayor of Surabaya, to encourage the growth and development of local creative economy and technology. The co-working area is fully equipped with 24-hour internet access, a theater room with 100-people capacity, and a 60-people capacity classroom. Both the theater and classroom are equipped with a backdrop, sound system, a screen and a projector. All Surabaya citizens who are currently working on creative and innovative projects that can benefit the city and its citizens are welcome to use the facilities free of charge, 24/7.
The city of Surabaya now has a Command Center (CC) 112, an emergency call center similar to 911 service in the United States. This facility is an integrated complaint service for the citizens of Surabaya, through which they can report emergency situations. This service, whose commitment is to provide help in seven minutes, is connected to nine (9) different service agencies that can deal with different types of emergencies.
A popular tourist destination in East Java, Mount Bromo is an active volcano and is a part of the Tengger massif. The volcano itself is also part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, which covers a vast area consisting of one other mountain, Mount Semeru and four lakes. Mount Bromo sits on a plain called the “Sea of Sand.”
One of the most stunning views in Mount Bromo can actually be seen when the dawn breaks and the sun rises on the horizon. To ensure that you make it on time to view the sunrise, the tour group will leave Surabaya at approximately 10:00 PM (tentative). The trip will take around four hours
Upon arriving, all tour participants will be picked up using a Jeep to the sunrise viewing site. After the sun rises, the journey will continue to the caldera of Mount Bromo and “Teletubbies Hill.” Next, you will also visit the Sea of Sand, which is also known as “Pasir Berbisik” or the “Whispering Sand.” There will be a lot of opportunities for taking pictures and selfies. We will then start our trip back to Surabaya, making a stop in a restaurant for lunch on the way back.
Originating from a friendly collaboration between institutions of higher education in China and Thailand, the Asian University Presidents Forum was officially established in 2002 to include higher education institutions across Asia.
Originating from a friendly collaboration between institutions of higher education in China and Thailand, the Asian University Presidents Forum was officially established in 2002 to include higher education institutions across Asia. Since then, the forum has been held annually in different Asian countries and has fostered relationships and cooperation among participating institutions. In fact, cooperation is at the heart of the mission of the forum, whose mission is to “Increase Communication, Exchange Information, Share Experience and Seek Common Development.”
Petra Christian University is now a multicultural institution that serves both national and international students of diverse cultural and religious background, offering an extensive range of college degree courses in a variety of fields.
Petra Christian University began its journey in 1961, with a purpose to provide the local community for quality education with Christian values in Surabaya. Fifty-seven years later, Petra Christian University is now a multicultural institution that serves both national and international students of diverse cultural and religious background, offering an extensive range of college degree courses in a variety of fields.
Since its founding, the university has remained committed to be one of the leading higher-education institutions in Indonesia by promoting excellence in learning through quality education and by proactively taking part in advancing science and knowledge both nationally and internationally. In fact, Petra Christian University has been recognized as the Best Private University in 2015, 2016, and 2017 by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia.
Moreover, as a proactive global citizen, Petra Christian University realizes that one of its responsibilities is to uphold its mission to be a global and caring university. In accomplishing this mission, Petra Christian University is currently partnered with international institutions across Asia, Europe and America in joint/double degree programs, student exchange, and summer programs. Most importantly, the university is also involved in joint leadership initiatives to continue to advance knowledge and education nationally and internationally.
As a part of its leadership initiatives in higher education, Petra Christian University is honored to host Asian University Presidential Forum’s (AUPF) 17th Annual Meeting. The forum, whose aim is to foster cooperation in seeking common development among higher-education institutions in Asia, will discuss a pressing issue in the field of higher education in Asia. Specifically, AUPF’s 17th Annual Meeting will urge university leaders from all over Asia to address the theme of “Disruptions at the Crossroads: Innovative Engagement and Future Challenges for Higher Education.”
Moving forward, Petra Christian University is proud to continue taking part in AUPF’s efforts to promote cooperation and common development of higher-education institution in Asia.
Surabaya is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage from its Dutch colonial past and multicultural inhabitants. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Surabaya had been a major trading center under the Dutch colonial government.
Surabaya, the capital city of the province of East Java, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage from its Dutch colonial past and multicultural inhabitants. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Surabaya had been a major trading center under the Dutch colonial government. Surabaya was also key in Indonesia’s fight for independence, due to it being the site of the Battle of Surabaya in 1945, when Indonesia fought the allied forces for the first time as an independent country. Due to this, Surabaya earned its nickname, the City of Heroes.
Even after Indonesia gained its independence, Surabaya remains one of the busiest trading ports in Indonesia, while also being the hub for financial and business activities in East Java, attracting multinational companies such as Yakult (Japan), Cargill (USA) and Unilever (Netherlands/UK). Recently, the completion of the Suramadu bridge, a bridge connecting Surabaya and the Madura island, has boosted the local economy in both areas.
As the second largest metropolitan in Indonesia, Surabaya is home to approximately 3.4 million people with diverse ethnicity and religious backgrounds. This multicultural element is evident in some unique buildings around the city, such as the Cheng Ho Mosque, a mosque built in Chinese architectural style, and the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, the oldest Roman Catholic church in Surabaya, which was built in Gothic revival style. Other important religious landmarks include the Al-Akbar Mosque which is the largest mosque in East Java, and the Sanggar Agung Temple, a Chinese temple built over the sea on the Kenjeran Beach.
Under Surabaya’s first female Mayor, Tri Rismaharini, Surabaya has seen major improvements in infrastructure quality and public spaces. Surabaya has eleven major parks, many of which provides wi-fi access and include other facilities, such as fitness centers and libraries. Surabaya has also become greener with the additions of city forests and green lanes. In fact, Surabaya has won several awards, including the ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City Award in 2012, and the Adipura Kencana Award for being the cleanest city in Indonesia.
With a rich cultural and historical past, Surabaya is a mixture of the old and new, vibrant and bustling with activities while still allowing its residents and visitors to feel at home.
AUPF’s 2018 Forum will be held at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Surabaya. Sheraton Hotel and Towers is an eco-friendly five-star luxury hotel located at the heart of Surabaya.
AUPF’s 2018 Forum will be held at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Surabaya. Sheraton Hotel and Towers is an eco-friendly five-star luxury hotel located at the heart of Surabaya. In addition to being strategically located, the hotel also has direct connection to Tunjungan Plaza, the biggest shopping mall in Surabaya, currently consisting of six conjoined mall buildings.
The hotel offers extensive range of hotel amenities, multilingual staff, complimentary wireless High Speed Internet access, and 24-hour front desk while also ensuring eco-friendly practices such as energy and water conservation practices, and waste minimization practices. For these eco-friendly efforts, the hotel received the Green Building Awareness Award: Hotel Category from Surabaya City Government in 2014.
In order to enter Indonesia, you need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the arrival date. The Indonesian government offers Visa on Arrival service for foreigners, which will allow them to remain in Indonesia for 30 days.
Passport holders from almost all Asian countries (with the exception of passport holders from North Korea and Afghanistan), are eligible for the Visa on Arrival service. For more information, kindly visit the Directorate General of Immigration’s webpage:
Note: When planning your arrival time in Indonesia, kindly anticipate for the length of time that you may need for the Visa on Arrival application.
AUPF’s annual meeting will take place at the Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers. Participants whose registration fee includes accommodation will be staying in Sheraton Surabaya Hotel and Towers for the whole duration of the event.
Surabaya’s Juanda Airport (IATA: SUB) is the second busiest airport in Indonesia, with direct international flights to and from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Hong Kong, Taipei, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Bandar Seri Begawan, and many other destinations. The airport has two terminals: Terminal One, which is mainly used for domestic flights, and Terminal Two, which serves international flights, and domestic flights by Garuda Indonesia. Petra Christian University is located in the south part of Surabaya, and is approximately 20 minutes away from Juanda Airport.
We will strive as much as we can to arrange the transportation for you from the airport to the hotel and vice versa at no extra cost.
If, for any reasons, you are not able to take any of the shuttles/cars arranged by the committee FROM the airport, you can also take an airport taxi to the hotel. There are several taxi companies that are allowed to operate at Juanda Airport. Each company has a booth in the arrival hall at Terminal One and Terminal Two, right after the baggage collection point. Please visit Juanda Airport’s website for maps of the terminals: https://www.juanda-airport.com/en/international-terminal/index
Due to Juanda Airport’s regulation, please keep in mind that passengers are not allowed to order online taxis or taxis other than from the approved companies. In order to take a taxi, you need to buy a ticket and pay for it upfront. The price of the ticket is fixed and depends on your destination. Here are the steps for ordering a taxi FROM Juanda airport to the hotel:
Go to any taxi booth, and order a taxi to take you to Sheraton Hotel. The hotel is located at Embong Malang 25-31, Surabaya.
The driver will drop you off at the location written on the ticket. The ticket does not cover other fees such as toll road charges. Tipping the driver is optional.
For the return trip to your country, should you prefer to take a taxi to the airport, you can always ask the Concierge for help. Usually there are a number of taxis that are on stand-by at the hotel. Alternatively, you can also order a Grab taxi on your own.
However, we will be happy to provide transportation to the airport at no extra cost. Taking into account different flight schedules, we will try our best to accommodate everyone’s transportation needs. Kindly communicate with a committee member in advance should you need transportation to the airport.
We will provide more information on transportation (from and to the airport) arranged by the committee as it becomes available. Kindly regularly check on our website for updates if you would like us to arrange your transportation for you.
Registration for the event can be done through AUPF website. Please click Registration and follow the instructions (http://aupf2018.petra.ac.id/). You will need to complete an online registration form and make an online payment. Payment can be made using credit cards and via bank transfer.
The registration fee for foreign participants is USD 600 during the early bird period, and will increase to USD 650 afterwards. Please make sure you register before the deadline to get the best rate. You will get a city tour and welcome dinner that will be hosted by the Mayor of Surabaya herself, Mrs. Tri Rismaharini, a 4 day 3 night five-star accommodation at Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, complimentary transportation from and to Surabaya’s International Airport (Juanda Airport), meals throughout the event, and admission to the Gala Dinner.
No, you do not have to pay in US Dollars. We have a special rate for our Indonesian guests in Indonesian Rupiah. The registration fee for Indonesian participants is IDR 4.000.000 during the early bird period, and will increase to IDR 5.000.000 afterwards. Please make sure you register before the deadline to get the best rate. You will get a city tour and welcome dinner that will be hosted by the Mayor of Surabaya herself, Mrs. Tri Rismaharini, a 3 day 2 night five-star accommodation at Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, complimentary transportation from and to Surabaya’s International Airport (Juanda Airport), meals throughout the event, and admission to the Gala Dinner.
Indonesia uses two-pin round plugs commonly found in Europe. The voltage is at 220V 50 Hz. Below are some illustrations for the plugs.
The currency of Indonesia is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The banknotes are worth 2000 IDR, 5000 IDR, 10,000 IDR, 20,000 IDR, 50,000 IDR and 100,000 IDR. 1 USD is equal to approximately 13,500-14,500 IDR, depending on the exchange rate on the particular day. Because the costs for your accommodation, city tour, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the event, and transportation from and to the airport are already covered by your registration fee, you only need to bring extra cash for your personal expenses, such as for souvenirs or other personal items. If you would like to do some shopping, the Sheraton Hotel is located adjacent to one of the biggest shopping malls in Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza, and the hotel has direct access to the mall.
However, please be informed that your registration fee only covers the cost of your room during your stay at the hotel, and does not cover the cost of additional services that you may wish to use during the stay (for example, the laundry service or the mini bar). Should you choose to use any additional services from the hotel, you will be responsible to cover the cost yourself.
Indonesia is a tropical country with only two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. AUPF 2018 will be held in November 2018, which is during the rainy season, so you may want to bring an umbrella with you. The average temperature in Surabaya in November is between 26o-34o Celsius. Most of the events will be held indoor in air conditioned rooms, so the temperature will be cooler, around 20o-24o Celsius.
Most of the events will take place indoor, which will be in air conditioned rooms. However, you will be outdoor during the city tour. Here are some items that may be useful for you to bring: an umbrella or a raincoat, a light jacket, mosquito repellent, and sunblock cream or lotion.
If I cannot come to the conference because of an urgent matter, can I cancel my registration and get a refund?
The registration fee is non-refundable, so unfortunately, you will not get a refund if you cancel your participation after completing the payment.
Unfortunately, we do not offer registration on the spot. All participants must fill out the online registration form and complete all payments prior to joining the event.
I have registered and created an account during the early bird period (15 July-31 August), but can only complete the payment afterwards. Will I still get the early bird rate?
Both the registration and payment should be completed during the early bird period if you want to get the best rates. Registrants that complete their payments after the early bird period ends will be charged regular price. We kindly request your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding payment and registration, feel free to contact us and send an email to aupf2018@petra.ac.id or reach us via phone: +62-31-2983020 (Office hours: 08.00 a.m. – 03.00 p.m.; GMT +7)
If I want to present my paper, what facilities will be available/what should I provide myself other than my slides? (Laptop/internet/LCD projector/clicker)
LCD Projector, laptop, and internet connection will be provided. But we strongly encourage every participant to send their paper and slides in advance. Please make sure that the format of any presentation media is compatible to standard Windows operational system.
If for some reasons you are not able to stay until the end of the conference, then of course you are free to leave before it ends. However, please be informed that you may miss some key events, such as MOU Signing, which will be held on the third day of the forum. Visit our website, aupf2018.petra.ac.id to view the event program.
The purpose of the extended tour is to provide an opportunity for you to explore popular tourist destinations beyond Surabaya, should you wish to do so. The extended tour is optional, and is not a part of the AUPF Meeting. If you wish to join this tour, please check our website (aupf2018.petra.ac.id) for more information regarding the destinations, the tour fee, and how to register.
Our online registration is now officially closed. If you are still interested to participate and would like to register, please email us at aupf2018@petra.ac.id for inquiries. Thank you and we are looking forward to meeting you here in Surabaya.