17 October 2025
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The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again invites researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners to participate in the National Seminar on Research and Community Service (RPPM) XII 2025. Carrying the theme “Innovation for Food Security, Health, and Environment toward a Competitive Indonesia,” this scientific event serves as an important platform to share ideas, research findings, and community service practices that contribute to scientific advancement and social welfare.
The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), once again held the National Seminar on Research and Community Service (RPPM) XII 2025, a prestigious scientific forum serving as a collaborative platform for researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners from various disciplines to share research results and community engagement experiences that positively impact society.
This year’s RPPM XII carries the theme “Innovation for Food Security, Health, and Environment toward a Competitive Indonesia,” reflecting the Faculty of Agriculture’s commitment to promoting solution-oriented research that addresses global challenges and supports sustainable development.
The seminar will be held in a hybrid format on:
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 09.00 – 17.00 WIB
Venue: DH Penny Hall, Faculty of Agriculture, USU, Jl. Dr. A. Sofyan No. 3, USU Campus, Medan
and Online via Zoom.
Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Dr. C. Hanny Wijaya (Department of Food Science and Technology, FATETA IPB University)
Prof. Dr. Ritha F. Dalimunthe, S.E., M.Si. (Head of Undergraduate Program in Entrepreneurship, FEB USU)
Opening Remarks:
Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. – Vice Rector III, USU
Prof. Dr. Ir. Tavi Supriana, MS. – Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, USU
Prof. Dr. Ir. Elisa Julianti, M.Si. – Committee Chair
Scopes and Paper Topics:
A. Research Papers
Agriculture and Food Security
Food Technology Innovation
Health, Environment, and Sustainable Energy
Socio-economics, Agribusiness, and Entrepreneurship
B. Community Service Papers
Application of science and technology for community empowerment
Improving community welfare and economy
Outreach and training based on interdisciplinary research findings
Publication:
All accepted papers will be published in the Talenta Conference Series Proceedings, and selected papers will be published in the Journal of Saintech Transfer (Talenta Publisher USU).
Registration Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Presenter | IDR 450,000 |
| HILPI/PATPI Member Presenter | IDR 400,000 |
| Non-presenter (Lecturer) | IDR 200,000 |
| Student | IDR 150,000 |
Payment:
Bank Mandiri USU Branch
Account No.: 1060018987274 a.n. Nursaadah
Payment confirmation via: bit.ly/KonfPemb-SemNasRPPM2025
Paper Submission:
Submit your manuscript to: rppmxiiusu@gmail.com
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission: November 5, 2025
Acceptance Notification: November 7, 2025
Full Paper Submission: November 10, 2025
Payment Deadline: November 11, 2025
Join and Contribute!
Be part of an active academic community advancing science and technology for society. Through this seminar, participants can publish research and community service outcomes while expanding interdisciplinary and institutional collaborations.
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to share your work, broaden your insights, and contribute to creating an innovative and competitive Indonesia!
🔗 Register now at: bit.ly/SemNasRPPM2025
📞 Contact Persons:
Indah Permata, S.Pt. (+62 852 6194 1607)
Sopa Putri, S.P. (+62 812 6089 4540)
Supported by:
Indonesian Animal Scientist Association (HILPI)
Indonesian Food Technologist Association (PATPI)
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