The integration of Eastern and Western psychology has emerged as a rich area of study, offering insights into the human mind and behavior from diverse cultural perspectives. This three-day conference aims to explore the theme of “Psychology as a catalyst for innovation, technology development, and sustainable human development,” focusing on how psychological insights and interventions can accelerate and facilitate various types of development—personal, social, organizational, educational, and even technological.
Conference Objectives
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Keynote Speaker
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Prof. Stella Christie, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia
Prof. Stella Christie, A.B., Ph.D., is a leading cognitive scientist from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Her brilliant academic career began with her undergraduate education at Harvard University, where she graduated magna cum laude with Highest Honors in 2004. Furthermore, Stella earned her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Northwestern University in 2010.
Prof. Stella Christie serves as a professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. At the university, she holds the Research Chair at the Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence and is the director of the Child Cognition Center. Her activity in various scientific organizations, such as the Cognitive Science Society, shows her dedication to cognitive research in the international arena.
As Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, Stella Christie also contributes as an advisor on education and science policy. This role demonstrates her commitment to advancing science in the country. Her work focusing on cognitive development has made a significant impact in the field, both internationally and nationally.
Speakers
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PANEL 1
Human – Artificial Intelligence Relationship
Thursday, 16 October 2025 – 10:15 – 11:15 WITA
Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Kristi Poerwandari
Universitas Indonesia
Dr. Ayu Okvitawanli
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Prof. Jolanda Jetten
University of Queensland
PANEL 2
Populism and the Psychology of Media
Thursday, 16 October 2025 – 13:15 – 14:15 WITA
Whinda Yustisia, Ph.D.
Universitas Indonesia
Laras Sekarasih, Ph.D.
Universitas Indonesia
Dr. Lemi Baruh
University of Queensland
PANEL 3
Positive Psychology
Friday, 17 October 2025 – 09:00 – 10:00 WITA
Positive Psychology in Indonesian Organisational Culture and Leadership
Prof. Corrina Deborah
Universitas Indonesia
Positive Psychology in Traditional Chinese Culture
Prof. Kaiping Peng
Tsinghua University
Western Perspective in
Positive Psychology
Prof. Thomas Suddendorf
University of Queensland
PANEL 4
Learning Transformation in the Era of AI
Friday, 17 October 2025 – 13:15 – 14:15 WITA
Dr. Tjut Rifameutia
Universitas Indonesia
Dr. Dan Zhang
Tsinghua University
Dr. David Sewell
University of Queensland
PANEL 5
Transforming the Landscape of Research Through AI
Saturday, 18 October 2025 – 13:15 – 14:15 WITA
Prof. Andry Alamsah
Telkom University
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk
Universitas Indonesia
Prof. Nancy Pachana
University of Queensland
Conference Committee
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Indri Hapsari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psikolog
Chief Committee
Dr. Joevarian Hudiyana, S.Psi., M.Si
Co-Chief Committee
Fitria Nugraha, MBDS., M.Psi., Psikolog
Graphic Designer
Gloryka Ednadita, S.Psi., M.Sc.
Co-Chief Committee
Arrifa Lieadhya Effendi
Master of Ceremony
Student Committee
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Mary Graceline Sukatendel
Social Media & Correspondence
Georgius Andrew Wijaya
Correspondence
Endrinayla Rafa Amanda
Social Media & Correspondence
Dessi Aryanti Dwi Putri
Correspondence
Support Staff Committee
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Syukron Ma’mun, S.Kom., M.T.I.
Information Technology
Sri Sari Wanti, S.Sos.
Finance
Vidhan Rafly Firdaus
Information Technology
Media Atina, S.I.Kom.
Public Relation
Reviewers
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Indri Hapsari, S.Psi., M.Psi., Ph.D., Psikolog
Dr. Joevarian Hudiyana, S.Psi., M.Si
Gloryka Ednadita, S.Psi., M.Sc.
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia
