MAKASSAR – Cokroaminoto University Makassar (UCM) participated in an inter-university collaboration by hosting the 2026 National Seminar on Electrical Engineering (SEMNASTEK) and the 4th FORTEI Regional Meeting at the FR Building, Bosowa Tower, Makassar, on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).

This event was organized by FORTEI Regional IV in collaboration with Politeknik Bosowa, Universitas Cokroaminoto Makassar, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare. SEMNASTEK 2026 brought together academics, researchers, students, practitioners, university leaders, and the Makassar City Government—all sharing a keen interest in technological advancement and national development.

During the event, the Rector of UCM, Dr. Lukman Daris, S.Pi., M.Si., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Electrical Engineering Higher Education Forum (FORTEI). This partnership represents a strategic move to strengthen academic networks and foster collaboration in education, research, and human resource development, ultimately benefiting lecturers, students, higher education institutions, and the community at large.

One of the sessions featured a presentation by Prof. Ir. Arief Udhiarto, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPU, the General Chairperson of FORTEI for the 2024–2026 term. He discussed strengthening lecturer performance and research as the fundamental pillars for building an excellence-oriented study program ecosystem.

An industry perspective was provided by Andi Muhammad Ibnu Munsyir, A.Md. (Occupational Health and Safety/K3 specialist at PT PLN Indonesia Power UBP Barru). His presentation highlighted the importance of university graduates being prepared to meet workforce demands and emphasized the relevance of aligning academic competencies with industry needs.

The event was officially opened by the Mayor of Makassar, H. Munafri Arifuddin, S.H. The participation of the Makassar City Government underscored the importance of synergy among higher education institutions, the government, the industry sector, and the community in preparing a workforce capable of adapting to technological advancements. In addition to the national seminar, the series of events included the 4th FORTEI Regional Meeting, organizational consolidation, work program discussions, and agenda synchronization leading up to the FORTEI-International Conference on Electrical Engineering (FORTEI-ICEE) 2026. This series of events provided a platform for higher education institutions to strengthen communication and formulate a shared agenda for the development of higher education in Electrical Engineering.

At SEMNASTEK 2026, the UCM Electrical Engineering Study Program actively participated by presenting seven scientific papers. This participation demonstrated the UCM academic community's role in disseminating research findings while expanding academic networks in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Telematics.

One of the seven papers won the "Best Presenter" award in the Lecturer Category; the award went to Nurmayanti Zain, S.T., M.T., for her paper titled "Design and Performance Simulation of a Wideband Microstrip Antenna for Biomedical IoT Applications." This achievement is a source of pride that reinforces the role of UCM lecturers in national-level scientific forums.

Participation and achievements at SEMNASTEK 2026 align with the UCM Electrical Engineering Study Program's academic focus, which emphasizes the mastery of knowledge, research, innovation, and technology application in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Telematics.

The UCM Electrical Engineering Study Program is committed to producing engineering graduates capable of pursuing careers as engineers and innovators. This commitment is reinforced by an academic vision to become a competent study program specializing in telematics and to produce graduates who are globally competitive, innovative, entrepreneurial, and possess an Islamic character.

Involvement in scientific forums like SEMNASTEK is part of UCM's ongoing effort to facilitate lecturers and students in developing research capabilities, publishing their work, and expanding professional networks. Through education, research, and collaboration, the UCM Electrical Engineering Study Program continuously strives to prepare graduates capable of making tangible contributions to society through knowledge and innovation.