WELCOMING REMARKS – RECTOR of BINUS UNIVERSITY

Dear distinguished speakers, participants, and guests,

On behalf of BINUS University, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the International Conference on Business, International Relations, and Diplomacy (ICOBIRD) 2025. We are deeply honored to host this prestigious event, held under the theme “Geopolitical & Geoeconomic Risks: Strategies for Sustainability in the Uncertain World.”

This theme could not be more timely or significant. We are living in a period marked by rapid geopolitical transformations and increasingly complex geoeconomic realities. From shifting power dynamics and emerging regional alliances to trade uncertainties and technological disruptions, the world is facing challenges that are multidimensional and interconnected. These developments affect not only governments and international institutions, but also businesses, communities, and individuals in every corner of the globe.

In such an environment, the ability to respond with foresight, resilience, and strategic collaboration becomes more essential than ever. Addressing these global challenges requires perspectives that transcend borders, disciplines, and sectors. It calls for platforms like ICOBIRD where policymakers, scholars, industry leaders, and practitioners can come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and co-create pathways toward a more sustainable and stable future.

At BINUS University, we see these complexities not as obstacles, but as opportunities to contribute. Our Vision 2035, to be a world-class university fostering and empowering society in building and serving the nation, encourages us to engage in dialogues like this, where knowledge is not only shared but also transformed into strategies that benefit both the nation and the world.

ICOBIRD is a platform where international and national perspectives meet, where academia and practice intersect, and where sustainable strategies are shaped for an uncertain future.

I would like to take this moment to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the organizing committee for their dedication and tireless work in bringing this event to life. To our distinguished speakers, thank you for sharing your expertise and insights. And to all participants, your presence here reflects a shared commitment to understanding and addressing the pressing issues of our world today.

Let us embrace this opportunity to learn from one another, to challenge conventional thinking, and to build networks that will continue to thrive long after this conference concludes. May the conversations we have here inspire actions that bring meaningful and lasting impact, not only for our nations, but for the global community as a whole.

Thank you.

Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M.
Rector, BINUS University