Universitas Airlangga invites all Ksatria Airlangga students to take part in one of Indonesia’s most prestigious national competitions in information and communication technology, the Pagelaran Mahasiswa Nasional Bidang Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (GEMASTIK) 2026. As an initial step to strengthen preparation and ensure optimal participation, UNAIR will organize the GEMASTIK 2026 Internal Socialization, providing comprehensive insights into the competition mechanisms, contest categories, and effective strategies to compete at the national level.
This internal socialization program reflects Universitas Airlangga’s strong commitment to fostering technological innovation, accelerating digital transformation, and enhancing students’ research capacity and creativity. Through this initiative, the university seeks to equip students with a clear understanding of the competition’s structure, assessment criteria, and strategic approaches required to excel. The program also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, by promoting a technology-driven innovation ecosystem within higher education. By encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and research-based problem solving, UNAIR aims to empower students to develop impactful digital solutions that address real societal challenges.
The GEMASTIK 2026 Internal Socialization will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM (WIB) until completion, at Aula Candradimuka, GKB Campus C, Universitas Airlangga. The event will bring together students from various faculties and study programs who are interested in competing in diverse GEMASTIK categories, ranging from software development and cybersecurity to data science, smart systems, and digital entrepreneurship. During the session, participants will receive detailed explanations about registration procedures, competition timelines, team formation strategies, and best practices based on previous participation experiences. By understanding both opportunities and challenges in the competition, students are expected to formulate innovative, solution-oriented ideas that contribute not only to academic excellence but also to community empowerment and sustainable development.
Students interested in joining the socialization session can register through the official link at bit.ly/SOSIL-INTERNAL-GEMASTIK-2026. Through collective preparation and collaborative innovation, Universitas Airlangga aspires to achieve outstanding performance at the national stage and further strengthen its reputation as a leading institution in research, technology, and community engagement. The university encourages all Ksatria Airlangga to seize this opportunity, transform ideas into impactful innovations, and contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s digital advancement.
