WELCOME TO ICTSD 2018

The development of communication and information technology brings massive changing

impact to society, from basic needs to the need of self-actualization. Currently we are entering

industry 4.0 that connects all physical systems with virtual and cyber processes. Human beings

keep innovating continuously to obtain a better life by creating invention that can produce

something effective and efficient. These days, the world is experiencing disruptions marked by

certain indicators: simpler (easier), cheaper (cost less), accessible (more affordable), and faster. In

the business world, the fundamental changes occur in all lines of both aspects of production and

distribution.

Some conditions that characterize disruption era include 1) cost saving through simpler

business process; 2) better product quality; 3) disruption has the potentials to create a new market,

or turning the exclusive ones to be inclusive; 4) the product/service from disruption should be more

accessible or reachable by the users. For example online taxi or online banking services including

financial technology, all is now available in our hands, on our smartphone; 5) disruption makes all

things smart. Everything is smarter, time-effective and more accurate.

Considering this background, Vocational College Universitas Gadjah Mada in collaboration with

Semarang Merchant Marine Polytechnic (PIP), Nagoya University Japan, University of Sunshine Cross

Australia, and other stakeholders conduct the first International Conference on Technology for

Sustainable Development (ICTSD) 2018 presenting a theme “The Role of Higher Education in in Disruptive Era”.

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