The Week of Indonesia – Netherlands Education and Research (WINNER) returns for its sixth edition in 2025, bringing together scholars, educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals in a dynamic hybrid conference. This event continues to serve as a platform for fostering academic and research collaborations between Indonesia and the Netherlands, offering attendees the opportunity to engage in discussions, showcase their work, and explore new opportunities in the ever-evolving knowledge landscape.

This year’s conference theme, “Building a Sustainable Future through Education and Research,” highlights the urgent need for interdisciplinary dialogue and multi-stakeholder engagement in addressing global challenges. WINNER 2025 aims to explore innovative approaches to sustainability education, transdisciplinary collaboration, ethical research practices, equity and inclusion, climate action, technological innovation, and lifelong learning. By facilitating collaboration between academia, businesses, NGOs, and government institutions, WINNER seeks to drive meaningful progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Scheduled to take place from 7 October to 9 October 2025, the conference will be a hybrid event, allowing participants to join both online and in person in Indonesia. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held in Jakarta, while the second day of the conference will be hosted by IPB University in Bogor. To accommodate participants across different time zones, sessions will be scheduled between 09:00-13:00 CET and 14:00-18:00 WIB.

As part of the conference program, WINNER 2025 is inviting session proposals that align with the overarching theme and contribute to meaningful discussions in education and research. Prospective session organizers can propose panel discussions, workshops, roundtables, or interactive forums that encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Potential topics for session proposals include:

1. Sustainability in Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Policy
2. Transdisciplinary Collaboration for Sustainability
3. Sustainable Research Practices and Ethics
4. Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Education and Research
5. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Education and Research
6. Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation for Sustainability
7. Elevating the capacity of human resources in science and education

By participating in WINNER 2025, session organizers will have the chance to engage with a diverse and influential audience, showcase their research initiatives, and expand their collaborative networks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the global conversation on sustainability and education, reinforcing the longstanding partnership between Indonesia and the Netherlands.

Submit your session proposal today! The deadline for submissions is 17 April 2025.