Description
The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), will organize the 13th National Research and Community Service Seminar 2026 on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in a hybrid format. Carrying the theme of downstreaming innovations based on local potential, the seminar will serve as a platform for research collaboration and community service to support sustainable development. Registration for paper presenters and participants is now open through the provided link.
The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FP USU), will organize the 13th National Research and Community Service Seminar 2026 under the theme “Downstreaming Innovations Based on Local Potential through Research and Community Service Collaboration for Sustainable Development.” This activity will provide a platform for academics, researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners to share research and community service findings focused on utilizing local potential and promoting sustainable development.
The national seminar will be held in a hybrid format on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00 WIB. The in-person event will take place at the DH Penny Auditorium Building, Faculty of Agriculture USU, Jalan Dr. A. Sofyan No. 3, USU Campus, Medan, while the online session will be conducted via Zoom Live.
The event will feature opening remarks from USU Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T.; Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture USU, Dr. Rulianda Purnomo Wibowo, S.P., M.Ec.; and Chair of the 13th Research and Community Service Seminar Committee, Prof. Dr. Ir. Elisa Julianti, M.Si.
The speakers sharing their insights at the seminar will include the Head of the USU Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Prof. Mohammad Basyuni, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D., and the Vice Dean for Resources, Cooperation, and Development of the Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Prof. Dr. agr. Asep Gunawan, S.Pt., M.Sc.
The seminar invites paper presenters to submit scientific papers covering three main topics: the application of innovations in science, technology, and the arts (IPTEKS) to empower communities; improving community welfare and the economy; and community outreach and training across various disciplines.
Paper Writing Requirements
Full papers must follow the structure below:
- Title
- Author names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses
- Abstract in Indonesian and English
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
Technical writing requirements:
- Abstracts must contain a maximum of 200 words and include 3–5 keywords.
- Papers must use A4 paper size.
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
- Line spacing: 1.15.
- Left margin: 4 cm; top, bottom, and right margins: 3 cm each.
Important Dates
Participants and paper presenters are advised to take note of the following schedule:
- November 10, 2026: Abstract submission deadline.
- November 15, 2026: Announcement of abstract acceptance.
- November 20, 2026: Full paper submission deadline.
- November 21, 2026: Registration fee payment deadline.
- November 26, 2026: National seminar.
Registration Fees
The registration fees for the 13th National Research and Community Service Seminar 2026 are as follows:
- Regular paper presenters: IDR 500,000.
- Paper presenters who are members of HILPI and PATPI: IDR 450,000.
- Non-presenting participants from the lecturer category: IDR 250,000.
- Non-presenting participants from the student category: IDR 200,000.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to the following Bank Mandiri, USU Branch account:
Account Number: 1060018987274
Account Name: Nursa'adah
After completing the payment, participants must fill out the payment confirmation form through the following link: bit.ly/KonfPemb-SemNasRPPM2026
Full papers must be submitted via email to rppmxiii@gmail.com.
Publication
Papers presented at the seminar will be published in the Talenta Conference Series Proceedings. Selected papers will also have the opportunity to be published in the Journal of Saintech Transfer, published by Talenta Publisher USU.
This activity is supported by HILPI and PATPI as part of efforts to strengthen research collaboration, community service, and the downstreaming of innovations based on local potential.
Registration and Information
Academics, researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners interested in participating can register through the following link:
Registration link: bit.ly/SemNasRPPM2026
For further information, participants may contact:
Indah Permata Sari: 0852-6194-1607
Siti Basyariah: 0822-7723-4348
Through the 13th National Research and Community Service Seminar 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture USU invites academics and practitioners to participate in developing innovations, strengthening research and community service collaboration, and promoting the utilization of local potential to achieve sustainable development.