Medan, October 22, 2026 – Seven lecturers from the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), participated in the 2nd International Conference on Vocational Business, Logistics, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Tax (ICoBLAST 2026), held on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This international conference was conducted in a hybrid format, while the lecturers from the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, participated online via the Zoom Meeting platform.
This year's conference carried the theme “Responsible Governance and Circular Innovation in Sustainable Business Ecosystems”, which emphasized the importance of responsible governance and the development of circular economy-based innovation in creating sustainable business ecosystems.
The seven lecturers from the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, who participated in the event were:
Dr. Fivi Rahmatus Sofiyah, S.E., M.Si.
Beby Kendida Hasibuan, S.E., M.Si.
Muhammad Bangun Siregar, S.E., M.Si.
Nindy Erisma, S.E., M.M.
Dr. Faisal Eriza, S.Sos., M.SP.
Ir. Danny Rizky Ramadhan, S.P.W.K., M.Sc.
Dr. Tetty Yuliaty, S.E., M.Si.
The lecturers' participation in this international conference represents one of the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU's, commitments to supporting the development of academic competencies, broadening scientific knowledge, and strengthening the research culture within higher education institutions.
Through this activity, the lecturers had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the latest developments in business, logistics, accounting, supply chains, and taxation, particularly those related to the implementation of sustainability principles, organizational governance, and innovation in addressing global economic challenges.
In addition to serving as a means of broadening academic knowledge, participation in international conferences is also expected to create opportunities for research collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and the development of academic networks with researchers and practitioners from various institutions.
The Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, continues to encourage lecturers to actively participate in various scientific forums, both at the national and international levels, as an effort to improve the quality of education, research, and community service. The lecturers' involvement in ICoBLAST 2026 is expected to make a positive contribution to the development of scientific knowledge and the improvement of the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi).
Through this participation, the Faculty of Vocational Education, USU, further strengthens its commitment to building an innovative, collaborative academic environment oriented toward sustainable development, in line with Universitas Sumatera Utara's vision of becoming an excellent higher education institution with global competitiveness.