Navigating Indonesia's Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystem

EURAXESS ASEAN supports the Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Initiative organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and its Country focused Workshop Series for Indonesia entitled “Navigating Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystems”. 

The workshop series builds upon the research done by ASEF in 2024 for the Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Report which mapped Science and Technology Diplomacy strategies, priorities, and tools across Asia and Europe, providing a mapping of the status of Science Diplomacy across the two regions. Learn more about the Report and ASEF’s work in the field of Science and Technology Diplomacy in 2024 here.

About the Workshop Series (extracted from ASEF's website)

Indonesia s emerging as a dynamic player in Science and Technology Diplomacy (STD), leveraging its vast natural resources, growing innovation ecosystem, and strategic geopolitical position. As the world’s fourth most populous country and the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia’s investment in science, technology, and innovation (STI) is pivotal not only for its own development but also for regional and global collaboration. While Indonesia does not yet have a dedicated science diplomacy strategy, key elements have long been embedded in its foreign policy, with increasing government support and institutional coordination driving its evolution. The country’s diplomatic focus on climate change, public health, and digital transformation further underscores the growing role of science in foreign policy.

The Workshop Series will also highlight the preparations for the hosting of the World Science Forum 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (AAAT).

The Workshop Series consists of 3 consecutive Webinars that deep dive into Indonesia’s Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystem: 

EURAXESS ASEAN will participate in Webinar 2 and share its insights on Science Diplomacy within the Framework of Horizon Europe.

• Webinar 1 | 1 July 2025: The Role of Government Strategy and Actions in Indonesia’s Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystem
• Webinar 2 | 15 July 2025: The Role of Academia and Research Institutions in Indonesia’s Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystem and How to Work with Them
• Webinar 3 | 22 July 2025: The Role of Businesses in Indonesia’s Science and Technology Diplomacy Ecosystem and How to Work with Them

Register here 

Who should participate?

• Government representatives and policymakers
• Researchers and academic professionals
• Entrepreneurs and industry leaders
• Anyone passionate about international science collaboration

An overview of all Webinar speakers, recordings and this ASEF Initiative is available here: https://asef.org/projects/navigating-indonesias-science-and-technology-…