Digital Business Study Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in collaboration with AdaKami, organized the FutureFin Workshop on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Konimex Auditorium, Bachtiar Effendi Building. This event serves as a forum for collaboration between academics and practitioners in responding to the rapid development of the digital financial sector.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., stated that drastic changes in global financial conditions driven by accelerated digitalization have made fintech an essential complementary alternative between the academic world and the industry. According to him, the fintech sector in Indonesia continues to show significant progress, particularly in digital payment systems that expand from year to year. These conditions form an important backdrop for the urgency of an innovative agenda involving both the academic and industrial sectors.

FEB UNS brought in a fintech platform to provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of both theory and practice within the industrial sector. Furthermore, students are expected to be capable of critical thinking, solving complex issues, and delivering innovative solutions anchored on a solid theoretical foundation.

“Collaboration with the industry, such as AdaKami, represents a strategic step in ensuring students possess relevant, real-world competencies that match the demands of the labor market. This is expected to drive students to contribute to financial innovation and data-driven decision-making,” he expressed.

The FutureFin Workshop does not focus solely on developing creative ideas and solutions but is also geared toward cultivating future leaders in the fintech industry. Through this activity, students are expected to gain broader exposure to the industrial sector, expand their professional networks, and enhance their confidence to contribute in the future.

During the presentation session, the speaker from AdaKami explained that almost everyone nowadays owns a smartphone, enabling access to digital financial services. On that occasion, Ming Gu, acting as the Tech Advisor of AdaKami, explained that within the financial services sector, there are several sub-sectors, with lending standing out as the largest. Additionally, there are payment and insurtech sub-sectors.

He also elaborated in detail on the latest technologies in the financial services sector, specifically regarding lending, including various forms and types of funding available to creditors based on existing mechanisms. This FutureFin Workshop aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).