The 5th SAMI (Sustainable Agrifood Management in Indonesia) Summer Course, hosted by the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, IPB University, was held fully online from September 14–24, 2021. Carrying the theme “Response to COVID-19 for Sustainable Agriculture Transformation,” the program aimed to explore how the global agrifood sector can adapt and thrive amid ongoing challenges brought by the pandemic.
Over the course of 10 days, the program brought together students, professionals, and experts in a dynamic and engaging virtual setting.
Highlights of SAMI 2021:
Discussions on agrifood resilience, digital innovation, and climate-smart strategies
Lectures on sustainable human resource management and halal product development
Panels on global agriculture leadership and post-pandemic food systems
International speakers from Indonesia, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, India, and Argentina
Insightful cross-cultural learning and academic collaboration
SAMI 2021 continued to prove the strength of digital platforms in fostering global engagement and sustainable solutions in agrifood management.
