InPower Talks: PLN Indonesia Power and ITB Discuss the Energy Transition and Innovation in the Electric Power Sector
Bandung, stei.itb.ac.id — The School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics at Institut Teknologi Bandung (STEI ITB) collaborated with PLN Indonesia Power to hold InPower Talks on Friday, October 23, 2026. The event provided a forum for discussion and the exchange of insights between industry and academia on the challenges of the energy transition and innovation in the electric power sector.
The event began with remarks from the Dean of STEI ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tutun Juhana, S.T., M.T., and the Head of the Electrical Power Engineering Research Group at STEI ITB, Prof. Dr. Ir. Suwarno, M.T. Their remarks opened a series of collaborative activities between PLN Indonesia Power and ITB.
The panel discussion featured Ir. Moch Padang Dirgantara, M.M., Director of Coal-Fired Power Generation Operations at PLN Indonesia Power. He shared an industry perspective on the energy transition, the practical challenges facing power generation, and opportunities for young people.
From an academic perspective, Dr. Eng. Ir. Arwindra Rizqiawan, S.T., M.T., Vice Dean of STEI ITB, discussed the role of research, innovation, and universities in supporting the transformation of the energy sector.
The discussion continued with an interactive dialogue and question-and-answer session moderated by Dr. Ir. Fathin Saifur Rahman, S.T., M.T., Head of ITB’s Undergraduate Program in Electrical Power Engineering. The session gave students an opportunity to gain insights directly from industry practitioners and academics.
The InPower Talks theme relates to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy through its discussion of the energy transition, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through the role of research and innovation in the electric power sector, as well as SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration between industry and academia.
Through this event, STEI ITB and PLN Indonesia Power are expected to continue strengthening collaboration between industry and academia while inspiring young people to help build an innovative and sustainable energy future for Indonesia.