The theme “The Role of Indonesia Islamic Banking in Strengthening the Digital Economy during the Covid-19 Pandemic” was raised in the Webinar Series IB Fest 5.0 event, organized by the Association of Students of Sharia Banking Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
The webinar, held on September 27-28, 2021, was attended by more than 200 participants from various backgrounds across Indonesia. The first day included an Opening Speech by Dr. Abdur Rozaki, S.Ag, M.Si., the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, who inaugurated the entire series of events of IB Fest 5.0 and the National Congress of IMAPSI 2021, and featured a Keynote Speaker, Dr. Afdawaiza, S.Ag., M.Ag., the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, and was also attended by the Head of Sharia Banking Study Program, Mrs. Ruspita Rani Pertiwi, S.Psi, M.M.
The first day of the webinar was conducted in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance from participants of the National Congress of IMAPSI 2021 and the organizing committee. This day also marked the commencement of the entire series of events of IB Fest 5.0 and the National Congress of IMAPSI 2021. In contrast, the second day of the webinar was entirely conducted online.
The Webinar Series IB Fest 5.0 featured 6 speakers, including Mr. Wijayanto, representing Digital Business & Islamic Ecosystem BSI, Mr. Taufik Faturohman, Ph.D., a Lecturer at SBM ITB/CIBF-Center for Islamic Business & Finance, Mrs. Syayidah M. Jannah, SE., M.Sc., a Lecturer of Sharia Banking Study Program at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Mr. Alex Fahrur Riza, S.E., M.Sc., also a Lecturer of Sharia Banking Study Program at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Mr. Bayu Arie Fianto SE., MBA., PhD., a Lecturer at FEB Airlangga University, and Muhammad Hanif Ibrahim, a student of Sharia Banking Study Program at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga.
As we near the end of 2021, we find ourselves compelled to adapt and persevere in confronting the myriad challenges of the ongoing new normal era. The downturn across all sectors, particularly the economy, has emerged as a critical concern for society at large. Fortunately, the digital technology sector has witnessed a substantial upsurge, necessitating the optimal harnessing of its existing potential. Consequently, the role of Islamic Banking in digital banking is called upon to innovate, adjust, and collaborate in response to the prevailing circumstances.
Young individuals, particularly students of Islamic Economics and Business, are expected to enhance their creativity through scholarly writing. The significance of academic writing lies in its role in preserving research, ensuring its ongoing development alongside technological and informational advancements, and in generating discoveries or arguments that enrich the realm of knowledge. Understanding the principles of academic writing is also crucial for grasping the framework of formal, critical, and systematic writing, which aims to address and resolve issues using scientific language. Additionally, it involves adapting writing formats based on the discipline and the standards set by the publishing institution.
The Q&A session and discussions proceeded seamlessly, with participants displaying enthusiasm in their exchanges and receiving comprehensive responses from the six speakers in attendance. The aspiration is for this discussion to persist, aligning with the upcoming activities of the IB Festival in the following year.