28 November 2025
"Advancing Innovation through Humanity-Centred Design (HCD⁺) in Indonesia and Across Asia"
The DT|UX Summit 2025, hosted by BINUS University @Alam Sutera Campus, Jakarta, will take place on 27 November 2025. This international event, initiated by Singapore Polytechnic (SP), brings together consortium partners across Asia — including King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (Thailand), Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines), Symbiosis International University (India), Bakrie University (Indonesia), Communication University of China (China) and The Design Village (India).
Through this collaborative platform, DT|UX Summit 2025 aims to advance regional dialogue and practice in Design Thinking and Humanity-Centered Innovation.
As one of the leading Humanity-Centred Design (HCD⁺) events in Asia, DT|UX Summit 2025 brings together global thought leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry practitioners to explore how empathy-driven innovation can shape sustainable futures for communities and organizations.
For the first time, this prestigious HCD⁺ summit will be hosted in Indonesia, continuing its legacy of advancing innovation trough humanity-centred design, sustainable solutions, and practical applications of design thinking for business and education.
Join us at DT|UX Summit 2025 Jakarta to connect, collaborate, and co-create a better future through Humanity-Centred Design (HCD⁺).
Professor Donald Arthur “Don” Norman
The Father of UX (User Experience)
Bima Arya Sugiarto
The Vice Minister of Home Affairs Republic Indonesia
Claudius Teddy Gunawan
Head of Learning and Development BCA
Sigit Priawan Djokosoetono
Deputy Director of Bluebird Group
Prof. Firdaus Alamsjah, Ph.D.
Executive Director at CREATES
Tatum Syarifah Adiningrum
Academic Development Sr Manager @ BINUS University
Tang Soo Yin
Director User Experience Center Singapore Polytechnic
Aznan Abu Bakar
Senior Specialist UX Centre Singapore Polytechnic
| Time | Information |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:45 WIB | Pre-Event and Registration |
| 08:45 – 09:15 WIB | Opening Ceremony - Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., (Rector BINUS University) and Vice Minister of Creative Economy |
| 09:15 – 09:30 WIB | DTUX Opening Remarks - Ms. Tan Yen Yen (Senior Director for Business Creatives Cluster and Director for Industry & Partnership of Singapore Poytechnic) |
| 09:30 – 10:00 WIB | Keynote Address: Prof Don Norman (Humanity-Centred Design) |
| 10:00 – 11:05 WIB | Panel Discussion 1: Design Thinking and HCD+ for Sustainable Innovation |
| 11:15 – 12:15 WIB | Panel Discussion 2: Advancing Design Thinking and HCD+ Education |
| 12:15 – 13:30 WIB | Networking Lunch + Exhibition |
| 13:30 – 14:00 WIB | Keynote Address: Dr. Bima Arya Sugiarto – Vice Minister of Home Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia |
| 14:00 – 15:30 WIB | Fireside Chat with Don Norman |
| 15:30 – 16:00 WIB | Highlight and Closing Remarks: Prof. Yohannes Kurniawan – Vice Rector of Student Affairs at BINUS University |
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding the DT|UX Summit 2025, please feel free to reach out to our organizing team:
📩 Email: dtux2025@binus.edu
📞 Contact Person: Collaboration and Global Engagement (CGE) +62 859-2136-6345 (Click to Chat)
Our team will be happy to assist you with inquiries related to registration, agenda, speakers, or partnership opportunities.
DT|UX Summit 2025 is a regional innovation forum hosted by BINUS University in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic and the DT|UX Consortium.
This year’s theme, “Advancing Innovation through Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+) in Indonesia and across Asia,” emphasizes how design thinking and human-centred innovation can solve real-world challenges and drive sustainable transformation across sectors.
The main summit will be held on Thursday, 27 November 2025, from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (GMT+7)
📍 Venue: BINUS University @ Alam Sutera Campus,
Jl. Jalur Sutera Barat Kav. 21, Tangerang, Banten 15143, Indonesia.
The Summit is open to:
Professionals and executives from the public, private, and education sectors
Researchers, educators, and students interested in Design Thinking, UX, and innovation
Representatives from government institutions, NGOs, and industry associations
Anyone passionate about humanity-centred innovation
No. Participation is free of charge.
However, registration is required due to limited seats. Participants will receive confirmation via email once their registration is approved.
Yes. The Summit includes:
Networking Lunch & Exhibition (27 Nov, 12:15–13:30)
Design Thinking Project Showcase featuring works from partner universities and industries
These sessions allow participants to connect with professionals, educators, and innovators from across ASEAN.
