Talks

Invited Talks

I have had the privilege of delivering speeches across various domains, such as digital technology, data science, finance, and education. My talks have reached audiences at prestigious institutions and professional associations across Australia, China, Indonesia, India, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, including the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Financial Service Authority (OJK) Indonesia, IDSurvey, Indonesia Re, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Indonesia, CPA Australia Indonesia, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, University of Sussex, Anglia Ruskin University, Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT Vietnam, Singapore Institute of Technology, Pusan National University, Symbiosis Centre of Information Technology, Help University, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Institute Teknologi Sepuluh November, Telkom University, Binus University, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Universitas Negeri Semarang, STIA LAN, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Universitas Islam Bandung, BNI, CIMB Niaga and OCBC Indonesia. These talks have also featured significant conferences and platforms such as Information Systems-related Conferences, Accounting and Finance-related Conferences, the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2022, and T20/G20 International Conference.

In these speeches, I discussed digital transformation and AI implementation in finance and accounting, emphasizing ethical considerations and governance. Frequent focus on data analytics, blockchain applications, and generative AI’s impact on education and business operations. Topics cover cryptocurrency developments, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration with technology, data governance frameworks, and AI-powered policy analytics. Significant emphasis on AI ethics and responsible technology use in financial services. Other themes include digital financial inclusion, automated decision-making systems, crowdlending technology, and the role of AI in public sector services. Recent talks heavily feature GenAI applications and data protection strategies. My efforts aim to bridge geographical boundaries, reflecting on global engagement and commitment to advancing our digital future.

2025

• Facilitator: Turning Numbers into Actions: The FMCG Data Science Playbook. Unilever Indonesia. 26 June 2025
• Facilitator: AI in Action: Revolutionizing Testing, Certification, and Regulatory Compliance. IDSurvey, Jakarta 22 March 2025.
• Speaker: Smarter Banking with AI: Transforming Finance with Intelligence. CIMB Niaga, Jakarta, 5 March 2025.
• Moderator and Co-Host: Project Automating Emphaty Globalising International Standards (AEGIS). The workshop is in collaboration with UK Partners (Bangor University, the University of Winchester, and the University of Sussex), Jakarta, 15 January 2025.

2024

• Guest Lecture: The Digital Edge: Why Computational Skills Are Redefining Business Success. Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia, 19 December 2024.
• Roundtable Discussion Lead: Strengthening the Collaboration of Multidisciplinary Research Innovation in SDG. Research and Engagement Unit, UNISBA, Bandung, Indonesia, 19 December 2024.
• Guest Lecture: From Data to Decisions: Leveraging AI to Enhance Online Travel Agency Operations. The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Vietnam, 17 December 2024.
• Workshop Lead: Creating Engaging Short Case Studies with GenAI and Whiteboarding Tools. TransformED, Monash Malaysia, 10 December 2024
• Guest Lecture: AI and Data Science Landscape in Southeast Asia. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 5 December 2024.
• Speaker: Automated Decision-Making Systems: How the Accounting Profession Can Contribute Toward Ethical and Responsible Practices. Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, 28 November 2024.
• Speaker: Ethics in the Age of Digital Finance: The Dark Side of Digital Financial Transformation. The 2nd OJK International Research Forum, Bali, 18 November 2024.
• Speaker: AI for Good: Ethical Practices in Data Science. Universitas Pelita Harapan, 30 October 2024.
• Speaker: Data Governance: The Foundation of Data Protection and Privacy in the Digital Era. Universitas AKPRIND Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 27 September 2024 (Webinar).
• Focus Group Discussion Facilitator: AI-Powered Policy Analytics. Center for Special Issues Policy Strategy and Data Analysis, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12 September 2024.
• Focus Group Discussion Facilitator: Leveraging AI Based Policy Analytics to Enhance Policy Processes. Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Fiscal Policy Agency, Center for Regional and Bilateral Policy, Jakarta, Indonesia, 28 August 2024.
• Speaker: Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Generative AI, Equity, and Quality in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future. EduVate 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia, 23 August 2024.
• Panel Discussant: Data Governance and Knowledge Management in Insurance Industry. Indonesia Re International Conference 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia 24 July 2024.
• Speaker: Blockchain Applications Driving Accounting Sector Transformation. OJK Institute Webinar Series, 11 July 2024. (The highest online participants with 4,000 attendance).
• Speaker: Harnessing Generative AI in the Accounting Profession: Experiences from the Field and Educational Insights. Data Analytics Special Interest Group Meeting, AFAANZ Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 1 July 2024.
• Workshop: Responsible Use of AI in Higher Education, Indonesia. STIA LAN, Jakarta, Indonesia, 13 June 2024.
• Workshop: Pemanfaatan Data Analytics di Sektor Jasa Keuangan. OJK Institute, Indonesia, 28-29 May 2024.
• Research Seminar: Social Capital, Ecological Rationality, and Technology Considerations in Agricultural Digitalization Practices: A Configurational Analysis. Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 29 April 2024.
• Guest Lecture: Digital Strategy and Transformation Driving the Business Value: ByteDance and Haidilao Cases. RMIT Vietnam, 19 April 2024.
• Speaker: Algorithmic Trust and Regulation: Governance, Ethics, Legal, and Social Impact Blueprint for Indonesia’s Central Banking. University of Sussex, 16 February 2024, The United Kingdom.
• Speaker: Technological, Social, and Economic Influences on Trust in Crowdlending Investment. Anglia Ruskin University, 13 February 2024, The United Kingdom.

2023

• Guest Lecture: Data Science and Analytics for Decision Making. Binus University, 16 December 2023, Indonesia.
• Guest Lecture: Financial Futures Shaped by Data Science Insight. Symbiosis Centre of Information Technology, Pune, 14 December 2023, India.
• Speaker: The Socio-Economic Journey of Technology for All. The 12th AIFED (Annual International Forum of Economic Development and Public Policy) - New Technology and The Diverging World, Bali, 6-7 December 2023, Indonesia.
• Podcast: AI dalam kampanye Pemilu 2024: akankah memperparah penyebaran hoaks? The Conversation Indonesia, 7 December 2023.
• Panel Discussant: Empowering Southeast Asia’s Digital Future: Talent Development Initiatives. Data Science Weekend Discussion - Supported by Telkomsel, Jakarta, Indonesia, 27 November 2023.
• Session Chair: Responsible AI/Explainable AI. The 20th Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-18 November 2023.
• Panel Discussant: AI and the Future of Work. The 20th Pacific Rim International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-18 November 2023.
• Expert Opinion: E-commerce and Cryptocurrency Digital Strategy. Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (Indonesian Competition Commission/KPPU) Republik Indonesia, 9 November 2023.
• Moderator: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Finance. Monash University, Indonesia EDI Month, 21 October 2023.
• Invited Speaker: Professional Accountants at the Crossroads: Navigating AI and ESG in Sustainable Accounting. Universitas Tanjungpura, 18 October 2023.
• Invited Speaker: Sustainability and AI Convergence: Transforming Accounting Practices. Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin, Makassar, 11 October 2023.
• Guest Lecturer: AI in Finance - Transforming the Future of Finance. Information Systems Department, Institute Teknologi Sepuluh November, 22 September 2023.
• Podcast: Universitas Negeri Semarang TV: AI in Finance. Universitas Negeri Semarang, 15 September 2023.
• Guest Lecture: Crafting the Future: Generative AI’s Role in Education and Business. Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Semarang, 15 September 2023.
• Guest Lecture: Digital Trustkeepers: Accountants’ Role in Ethical AI and Sustainable Digital Strategies. Petra Christian University, Surabaya, 12 September 2023.
• Invited Speaker: Behind the Digital Veil: The AI Revolution and the Synthetic Media Dilemma. National Anti-Fraud Conference 2023, Surabaya, 14 September.
• Invited Speaker: Technology and Innovation in Indonesia. Monash Australia MBA Visit to Indonesia, 6 September 2023.
• Workshop Facilitator: Teaching with Cases and Case Teaching Publications. Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, 27 May 2023.
• Podcast: BSI terkena serangan siber: pentingnya tata kelola data yang baik bagi perusahaan. The Conversation Indonesia, 16 May 2023
• Guest Speaker: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Finance and Accounting. Institute Sains & Teknologi Akprind Yogyakarta, 16 March 2023.
• Panelist: Harnessing Data and Digital Technologies in Public Sector. Bureau of Organization and Governance, The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, 22 February 2023.
• Guest Lecturer: Data Governance: The Heart of Data Science. School of Information Technology, Help University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14 February 2023.
• Invited Talk: The Future of Cryptocurrencies in Indonesia. The Conversation Indonesia, 2 January 2023. Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkj1-R6MWwc

2022

• Invited Speaker: Data-Driven Public Sector: Harnessing Data to Improve Public Services. Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis. Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, 16 December 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Digital Technologies and the Accounting Education. Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Janabadra, Yogyakarta, 14 December 2022.
• Guest Lecturer: Digital Technologies: How They Are Shaping the Current and Future Business Landscape. Fakultas Ekonomika dan Bisnis, Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 12 December 2022.
• Workshop Facilitator: Teaching Cases Development to Enhance Students’ Learning Experiences. Universitas Islam Bandung, 8 December 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Leveraging Technology and Data for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants, Jakarta (Hybrid), 25 November 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Decentralized Finance: How It Is Shaking Up the Existing Finance Industry. CPA Australia in Indonesia Seminar, Jakarta (Hybrid), 23 November 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Polarization and technology-fueled disinformation: steps to disengage and tackle misleading web content. Expert Roundtable. International Forum on Digital and Democracy, Rome (Hybrid), 17 November 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Equitable Partnerships. QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2022, Jakarta, Indonesia, 9 November 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Digital Finance for Financial Inclusion. The 2nd International Conference on Business and Economics, Universitas Pattimura, 15 October 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Data Science: Turning Data into Actionable Insights. Universitas Islam Bandung, 13 October 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Data Analytics: Analysing and Managing Business Data for Actionable Insight. Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin, Makassar, 13 October 2022.
• Invited Speaker: Blockchain and the Accounting Profession: Threats or Opportunities. ASA Festival 2022, Universitas Prasetya Mulya, 24 September 2022.
• Invited Speaker and Panelist: AI and Humans: Maximising Benefits and Minimising Risks. T20/G20 International Conference, Bali, 5 September 2022.
• Guest Speaker: Integrating Data Science and Analytics into Business and Management Curriculum. FEB UIN Jakarta, 27 July 2022.
• Guest Speaker: Innovations and the Future of Blockchain in the Financial Sector. Digital & Technology Talk Series - BNI Corporate University, 19 July 2022.
• Guest Lecturer: Crowdlending and Digital Currencies: How They Are Transforming Financial Services. Pusan National University Business School, 5 July 2022.
• Speaker: The Data Science Mindset. Monash University Masterclass for Master of Data Science Program, 18 June 2022.
• Speaker: Understanding the Key Skill Sets Required for a Tech Career. MITRA 5.0 (Monash University and Traveloka) program on Human Capital Empowerment for Technology Ecosystem, 17 June 2022.
• Speaker: Data Smart: Transforming Data into Insight with Data Science. Monash University Masterclass for Master of Data Science Program, 26 February 2022.
• Speaker: Performing Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization. Digital Learning Masterclass at OCBC NISP, 22 February 2022.

2021

• Moderator: Digital Transformation in the Company - Necessary or Overrated - (with Herman Widjaja/SVP Engineering Tokopedia as a speaker). Monash University Alumni Sharing, 15 November 2021.
• Speaker: Digital Transformation in Finance Industry, and Digital Finance Research. International Lecture Series - BINUS University, Indonesia, 1 November 2021.
• Workshop Instructor: Data Analytics in Accounting Domain. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 30-31 August 2021.
• Workshop Instructor: Robotic Process Automation for Accountants. PKF Singapore International, Singapore, 12-13 August 2021.
• Speaker: Digital Transformation. International Conference of the Journal of Information Systems, Taiwan, 26 March 2021.
• Speaker: Data Analytics Workshop. Fakultas Bisnis dan Ekonomika, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Indonesia, 22-23 February 2021.

2020

• Speaker: Data Analytics Skills for Accountants and Auditors. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, 28 November 2020.
• Speaker: Revisiting Accountants’ and Auditors’ Roles in the Digital Economy, Innovation and Competition. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Pattimura, Indonesia, 21 November 2020.
• Speaker: Fintech: Innovation and Transformation in Finance Industry, and Digital Finance Research. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Maluku, Indonesia, 14 November 2020.
• Speaker: Blockchain and Digital Currency: Their Impacts on Accounting and Auditing. Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia, Indonesia, 7 November 2020.
• Speaker: Intelligent Automation and Analytics: Shaping the Future of Accountancy. Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia, 17 October 2020.
• Speaker: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Implementation, Opportunities and Challenges for Accountants and Auditors. Fakultas Ekonomi, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Indonesia, 5 September 2020.

2019

• Speaker: Fintech: Transformation and Research Agenda for Digital Finance. Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 1 February 2019.

2018

• Workshop Facilitator: Data Analytics for Accounting. SIT Symposium on Application of Technologies in Accounting Education, Singapore, 28-29 June 2018.
• Speaker: Revisiting Accountants’ Role in the Disruption Era of Information Technology Advancement. Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 24-26 April 2018.

2016

• Speaker: Data Amplified-The Future of Business Reporting. XBRL Conference, Singapore, 8-11 November 2016.

2013

• Workshop Facilitator: Mendeley Workshop for Queensland University Libraries Office of Cooperation (QULOC) members. The University of Queensland, Australia, November 2013.