Heaptalk, Jakarta — Advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), have transformed how people work, learn, and live. Amid these rapid changes, parents must be more discerning in choosing an education that equips children with knowledge, strong values, and ethics. Edunation Fest 2025, an international Islamic education exhibition from August 29–31, 2025, at Hall 8, ICE BSD, Tangerang, addresses this need.
The event will serve as an inspirational platform for the public to explore top-tier Islamic schools and educational institutions, both local and international, offering adaptive, innovative curricula rooted in Quranic values, from primary schools to universities. Edunation Fest 2025 will also provide information on scholarships, self-development workshops, student exchange programs, and modern educational platforms that proactively leverage technology.
“We invite the public, especially parents, to witness firsthand how Islamic educational institutions are transforming to meet global challenges,” said Ali Saman, Chairman of the International Islamic Education Consortium (KOPIN), during a focus group discussion (FGD) titled ‘Toward Golden Indonesia & Global Islamic Education’, held by KOPIN on May 21, 2025, at Gren Alia Hotel, Central Jakarta.
Meanwhile, Prof. Muhammad Zuhdi, a Professor at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta, who spoke at the FGD, emphasized the need for Islamic education to stay relevant in the modern era. “Islamic education in Indonesia is rich in values and local wisdom. But to compete globally, institutions must adapt to change—integrating technology, digital literacy, and contextual pedagogy,” he said.
Echoing this sentiment, Ustaz Nafi’i Zainuddin, Advisor to PULDAPII, added that future challenges demand human resources who are not only intellectually capable but also spiritually and emotionally mature.
Given the overwhelming flow of information and technological progress, Ustaz Yusuf Utsman Baisa, KOPIN Advisor, highlighted the importance of instilling values and ethics early. “Technological advancement is inevitable. But without strong moral education, our generation will lose its way. Islamic schools must act as both a fortress and a bridge—equipping children with knowledge and faith,” he concluded.
