The development of the use of technology in the Industrial 4.0 era was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost everything from various sectors can be done online and the internet industry is growing rapidly. Not a few jobs are starting to be replaced by machines in this era. Therefore, the exploration and development of talent for the industrial internet is very important for millennials and the generation after it to continue to adapt to technological developments.


As a form of contribution from STEKOM University to the development of industrial internet on a national to international scale, the University of Computer Science and Technology (STEKOM University) held a Visiting International Lecture with Changzhou College of Information Technology China and the International Cultural Communication Center Malaysia. This event was held with the theme "The Exploration of Talents Training for Industrial Internet Under the Background of Industry 4.0" on September 9, 2021 online via Zoom and through a live stream on the STEKOM University YouTube channel with 334 participants attending.


The international activity took place from 13.00 to 16.00 WIB. Rector of STEKOM University, Dr. Joseph Teguh Santoso, M.Kom, delivered the opening speech at the beginning of the event. Moderated by Mary from International Cultural Communication Center Malaysia, the international lecture was filled by Mr. Shi XinMin and Setiyo Adi Nugroho, S.E., M.Kom. as a speaker.


The first presentation session was delivered by Mr. Shi XinMin. Various topics regarding training and talent development in the industrial internet field are presented in a complete and informative manner. Mr. Shi XinMin discusses from understanding the internet industry, to strategies in developing and exploring talent in this field. He also explained that universities have a big role in developing talent and competence in the industrial internet field in this industrial 4.0 era.


After the basic concepts of industrial internet were discussed in the first material session, STEKOM University Lecturer, Setyo Adi Nugroho, S.E., M.Kom. discuss more detailed and specific topics in the second session. In line with the field he has mastered as a computer graphics lecturer for more than 14 years, he discusses the digitization of product design and service development in industry 4.0. According to him, the combination of 3-dimensional design and augmented reality can provide more meaning and interactive experiences. Setyo Adi Nugroho, M.Kom., even said that 3D design skills are a must for every product designer in this era.


It is undeniable that the education sector, especially higher education, has a large positive influence on the development of the quality of human resource talent. For example, STEKOM University provides various departments in the field of Information Technology with learning systems that are innovative, creative, and adapt to industry needs.


However, although the education sector has a high influence, the influence of each individual is also very important. This webinar illustrates that in the industrial era 4.0, almost everything grows and moves quickly. So, whether a person's talents and qualities can develop faster than that also depends on the internal drive of each individual to continue to learn and develop in this era.