LAMPUNG, BTN 10/10/2026 — The Indonesian Citizen Journalist Association (PPWI), a prominent national press organization, is preparing to host a global International Seminar to mark its 19th anniversary.
This prestigious academic and journalistic gathering is themed “19 Years of PPWI: Reaffirming the Role of Citizen Journalists for Peace, Justice, and Humanity”.
According to an official release from the PPWI National Executive Board, the grand event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, running from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM WIB (UTC+7).
The seminar will take place at the Emersia Hotel & Resort, located on Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No. 70, Pengajaran, Teluk Betung Utara, Bandar Lampung City, Lampung Province, Indonesia.
This international symposium will feature distinguished speakers from both international and national arenas to address contemporary challenges and the role of citizen journalists in fostering global peace.
Among the prominent international speakers is Madam Elena Semerikova from Russia, Chair of the International Women Dialogue Global Peace Movement, who will present insights on humanitarian diplomacy.
Joining her is Dr. Ahmed Issa Ahmed Elsayed Bedir from Egypt, Advisor to the Youth and Creative Economy Board of the Arab League, sharing perspectives on media and youth empowerment.
The lineup of international panelists also includes Prof. Mohamed Sayed Mohamed, Professor at Al-Azhar University Cairo, and Dr. Faez Mohmed Mansour Alfarjani, a senior North African journalist from Libya.
In addition, the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI), Prof. Dr. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on strategic media empowerment.
Prominent Lampung academic Prof. Dr. Syarief Makhya from Lampung University (Unila) will also participate to enrich the panel discussions with scholarly perspectives.
The event is set to be officially opened by the Governor of Lampung, representing Indonesian government officials in welcoming international and national delegates.
The organizing committee invites all journalists, members, and honored guests to confirm their attendance in advance via Julian Caisar (+62 813-7895-7515) or Abdul Rahman Dabboussi (+961 76 489 428).
Through this flagship event, PPWI aims to solidify citizen journalism networks globally while reinforcing media integrity in advocating for peace, justice, and human dignity.
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