IKATI Grand Reunion 2025: From Us for Us, Embracing Alumni Friendship and Synergy

Yogyakarta, June 26–28, 2025 — The Industrial Engineering Alumni Association (IKATI) of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) is once again holding the 2025 UII Industrial Engineering Grand Reunion with the theme “From Us (Alumni) for Us (Alumni and Students)”. The three-day event, held at the K.H. Mas Mansur Building, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI) UII, serves as a gathering for alumni, students, and the academic community of UII Industrial Engineering across generations.

IKATI, established in 2000, was pioneered by Muhammad Syaifudin Zuhry (class of 1982) along with fellow UII Industrial Engineering alumni from various regions. Since its inception, IKATI has been actively strengthening its network through professional forums, social activities, and intergenerational collaboration.

Day One: Alumni Talk Show and Graduation Briefing

The first day consisted of a talk show and graduation briefing featuring alumni from various batches as guest speakers. This activity was divided into two sessions.

The first session carried the theme “Career Opportunities: Take Off & Landing in Conquering Opportunities in the Industry 5.0 Era” with guest speaker Ir. Ilham Bashirudin, S.T., IPM. (alumnus of the class of 2003) presenting a paper titled “The Need for Now: Thriving in a Human Tech Workplace,” together with Aditya Cahya Ramdani, S.T. (alumnus of the class of 2013).

The second session, themed “Successful Work: Young People at Work,” featured Galih Febianto, S.T. (class of 2008) and Akbar Daffa Raharja, S.T. (class of 2017) as speakers. In closing the session, Akbar passionately advised,

“Take the risk, because the idea you postpone today might be taken by someone else tomorrow.”

The first day’s activities concluded at 12:00 PM with the presentation of souvenirs.

Day Two: Campus Nostalgia and Pilgrimage

The second day, Friday (6/27), was filled with the Journey Through the Lab activity, where UII Industrial Engineering alumni explored the campus laboratories, which are now more modern and representative.

Then, Prof. Dr. Ir. Hari Purnomo, M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng., Dean of FTI and alumnus, expressed his hope that alumni meetings would be held regularly. He emphasized that alumni are important assets who can help develop study programs, share experiences, and open up job opportunities for students.

“Many of our alumni have become entrepreneurs or founded companies, so this network is very valuable,” he said.

Next, alumni and lecturers walked to Embung Pelangi to visit the graves of campus heroes. Joint prayers, flower offerings, and water sprinkling became symbols of respect. The orange evening sky added to the solemn atmosphere, leaving a deep impression and strengthening solidarity across generations.

Day Three: IKATI Meeting and Reunion Gala Night

The final day marked the culmination of the entire IKATI 2025 Grand Reunion event series. In the morning, the IKATI National Meeting was held at the K.H. Mas Mansur Auditorium, discussing plans for future work programs and alumni collaboration.

In the evening, activities continued with a lively Reunion Gala Dinner along Jl. Islamika. Each Industrial Engineering laboratory opened exhibition booths, showcasing student work and documentation of activities. The main stage featured various entertainment performances by alumni and students, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. Then, the Chairman of IKATI, Ir. Ilham Bashirudin, S.T., IPM., expressed his gratitude for the success of the event.

“Alhamdulillah, this Grand Reunion series went smoothly. This is a remarkable moment because alumni from S1, S2, to S3 can gather and share the same vision to advance the Industrial Engineering department,” he said.

He emphasized that alumni play a vital role in strengthening the connection between academia and the professional world. He hopes that young alumni will become more active in IKATI activities. According to him, IKATI is a platform for all alumni to participate, help, and share information, including job opportunities. In the future, activities such as seminars and job fairs are expected to be held regularly to strengthen networking and collaboration among alumni.

The atmosphere became even more lively when Muhammad Syaifudin Zuhry, S.T., one of the senior alumni, was present to enjoy the performances. He considered this reunion event to be very memorable and inspiring.

“Overall, this event was excellent, very good, creative, and touching. Moments like this are extraordinary and must continue,” he said.

He also gave a message to students to continue completing their studies and carry on the spirit of previous alumni.

Closing

After the entire series of events ended, Digdoyo Oktapriandi, S.T, M.T, CIPM, as the chairperson of the 2025 Grand Reunion, expressed his pride in the solidarity of the committee and all participants. He hoped that young alumni would become more active in IKATI.

“IKATI is a forum for all of us. Let’s be active, help each other, and share information, including job opportunities. In the future, we want to continue holding activities such as seminars and job fairs,” he said.

In closing, the 2025 IKATI Grand Reunion became a strong symbol of togetherness and cross-generational collaboration. Through the spirit of “From Us for Us,” UII Industrial Engineering alumni demonstrated their commitment to continue contributing to the development of science, professional networks, and the value of togetherness in their beloved alma mater.

Rani Novalentina