ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The International Indonesia Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies (IICIS) is a annual academic forum organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia. Since its establishment in 2018, IICIS has consistently served as a multidisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss innovative research and solutions to pressing global and regional issues.

History and Development

• • 1^st IICIS (2018) – State and Digital Society

Marking its debut, the first IICIS addressed the evolving relationship between governance and the digital era, laying the foundation for the conference’s interdisciplinary approach.

• • 2^nd IICIS (2021) – Migration, Gentrification, and Environmental Challenges: A Global South Perspective

This edition expanded the scope to critical issues affecting developing nations, particularly in the context of urbanization, migration flows, and environmental shifts.

• • 3^rd IICIS (2022) – Digital Transformation and Agile Governance: Government, Business, and Society in the Contemporary World

Reflecting the rapid pace of technological advancement, the third IICIS explored the interplay between digital innovation and institutional agility across sectors.

• • 4^th IICIS (2023) – Defining the Interest of Indonesian Society and State to Achieve Welfare and Justice

This conference explored strategic alignments between public interest, state policies, and equitable development.

Over its four editions, IICIS has hosted more than 600 participants and published over 350 peer-reviewed papers, drawing contributors from over 40 institutions across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Countries from another region. Participants range from early-career researchers and doctoral students to senior academics and government officials.

The 5^th IICIS 2025

Now entering its fifth edition, the 5th IICIS (2025) will be held on June 12–13, 2025, under the central theme: “Food Security and Strengthening Human Resources”. This year’s conference highlights two interrelated global challenges: the urgent need for sustainable food systems, and the imperative of developing resilient and skilled human resources. It aims to examine the pressures of environmental change, social inequality, and digital transformation, and how they affect both food resilience and workforce readiness.

IICIS 2025 continues its tradition of publishing peer-reviewed conference proceedings. In previous years, IICIS proceedings have been successfully disseminated through reputable academic institution. In 2025, IICIS will further expand its publishing capacity through an independently managed its proceedings publication.

The organizing committee is currently in the final stages of preparation, and now we look forward to welcoming you to IICIS 2025.