Continuing the success of 2012 to 2022 Community and Technological (CommTECH) Camp, ITS International Office is introducing a new innovative program, CommTECH Camp Highlight 2026. We are happy to announce that we will hold CommTECH on-site in this summer, CommTECH Camp Highlight 2026
This program will be conducted on two stream:
Stream 1: Creative Design on 20 – 31 July 2026
Stream 2: Engineering Innovations on 27 August – 7 September 2026
Furthermore, the upcoming CommTECH will be presented as a Project based Learning (PbL) program. Groups will be formed among participants as a platform to help solve real life problems faced by the community. With an increased engagement between participants, facilitators, and the community, a more impactful experience will be achieved. It becomes even more attractive because at the end of the program, all participants will have an opportunity to present their project and ideas which were developed during the course of the program in front of a wider audience.
So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendar and register now for this terrific program. Many experiences beyond your imagination await
More about CommTECH Camp:
CommTECH Camp is an opportunity for university students, academics, and professionals from all over the world to learn about community and global issues through a variety of insightful but fun activities. The program includes courses, visitation and discussion with government and non-government agencies, societal engagement, Indonesian language courses, learning traditional music and dances, visit to main tourist destinations, and for sure tasting delicious Indonesian food. The aim of this program is to facilitate an opportunity to better understand ITS’s expertise in technology implementation within the society while visiting, discovering, and experiencing Indonesia’s diverse heritage and culture. It will also open up an opportunity to exchange ideas and develop a mutual goal for the future of our community.
The theme of the program is “Solving Local Problems with Global Knowledge”. Our organizing committee has been working hard to make the program a truly memorable experience for all participants.
CommTECH Camp Highlight 2026 offers 2 fascinating main topics in 2 differents time
Stream 1 : Creative Design on 20 – 31 July 2026
CommTECH Camp: Creative Design offer captivating exploration into ITS’s field of creative design which aims to educate and empower young individuals interested in our latest design-oriented research and visual communication. Through a series of workshops, seminar and hands-on activities, participants learn about design thinking, user-centered-design, digital media and sustainable design practices.
ITS will provide the certificate upon the completion of the Final Project and Final Presentation.
CommTECH Camp: Innovations in Engineering offers a captivating exploration into ITS’s vast innovation in the engineering field, aims to educate and empower young individuals interested in our latest engineering research and products. Through a series of workshops, seminars, and hands-on activities, participants learn about the latest technologies, sustainable practices, and emerging trends in the engineering sector. The program also focuses on fostering leadership skills, encouraging innovation, and promoting a deeper understanding of engineering fields.
You may check the tentative agenda at our poster above
Only active lecturers, non-academic staffs & active bachelor, master & doctoral students from any background are eligible for this program.
The fees for this program is USD 1,600. The fees covers accommodation, local transportation, tuition fee, workshop materials, seminar kits, lunch, trips, airport pick up & drop off services, and vouchers. The fee excludes personal expenses, roundtrip flight ticket, visa, & health insurance.
We offer full scholarship, 50% scholarship (pay only USD 800) & partial scholarship (pay only USD 1,000) for limited participants. Each university only have a chances to get one slot full scholarship, one slot 50% scholarship & one slot partial scholarship. Each university will get special discount if you send more than 10 participants. Please kindly note that scholarship only for the fees. You need still cover the exclude fees such as flight ticket, visa fees, insurance and other personal expenses. Please register early to secure your participation in this program.
Application Deadline
Creative Design stream: 19 June 2026
Engineering Innovatios stream : 19 July 2026
Please fill in the attached registration form (download from this link) –> CommTECH-Camp-Highlight-2026-Registration-Form or the registration form
scan it, and send it to commtech@its.ac.id and cc to internationaloffice.its@gmail.com with the documents below :
– Scanned passport
– A recommendation letter from your university
– Scanned students/staffs/lecturers I.D or statement letter that you are staff or lecturers from your university
– Photo with plain bcakground
Indonesian students, International Students who currently study at Indonesia & the previous CommTECH Camp on-site Participants are not allowed to apply to CommTECH Camp Highlight 2026
Update Visa: as per Feb 2024, here is the update of the visa.
For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Wahyu at commtech@its.ac.id / internationaloffice.its@gmail.com
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