Ministry of Education supports Huawei cultivate Indonesian digital talents

Jakarta (ANTARA) -- The Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, supports Huawei Indonesia in holding the Huawei ICT Competition 2021 which aims to explore the potential of students to become the next generation, wise and intelligent in using technology.

“Digital transformation is expected to build a better future so that it can give birth to a generation that is smart and wise in utilizing technology. One of the reflections of that generation is the 2021 Huawei ICT Competition participants who have proven their respective abilities and talents," said Minister Nadiem, in his remarks at the Huawei ICT Competition 2021 Winners Award, virtually, Thursday (4/11). He considered that the participation of the students proved to the world that Indonesia is a country that is ready to contribute to a sustainable future.

Minister Nadiem hopes that participants who have participated in this activity will remain enthusiastic to develop their potential and abilities with their respective interests and interests.

"Keep learning and working, be the generation that brings Indonesia to be a winner in the future and let's continue to move together to realize the Freedom of Learning," he said.

In addition, the Directorate General of Higher Education also provides full support by providing trainings for lecturers that have been carried out and appreciated by Huawei.

Meanwhile, CEO of Huawei Indonesia Jacky Chen once again underlined the critical role of Digital Talents competence in determining a nation’s competitiveness in the current era.

“Huawei ICT Competition manifests our consistent commitment to carry out long term program for development of Digital Talents competence. In all 21 years of Huawei’s presence in Indonesia, we have been carrying out these programs through synergy with the government, education, industry, and communities. We carried out various workshops, trainings, competitions, and certification programs in the fields of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Cloud, Big Data, networks and cyber security.”

1. Category Student Network Track

1st Rank : Gajah Mada University

2nd Rank : Telkom University

3rd Rank : Bandung Institute of Technology

2. Student Cloud Track Category

1st Rank : Bandung Institute of Technology

2nd Rank : Telkom University

3rd Rank : Telkom Institute of Technology Purwokerto

3. Category of Student Artificial Intelligence Track

1st Rank: Padjadjaran University

2nd Rank : Petra Christian University