IFREL and Undaris held an APJI International Conference to discuss the role of AI-based deep learning in educational transformation.
Semarang, January 20, 2026 – The International Conference titled "AI-Powered Deep Learning Models for Optimizing Adaptive Learning Experiences" was successfully held online via Zoom on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This event was initiated by the Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) Study Program of Darul Ulum Islamic Centre Sudirman University (UNDARIS) in collaboration with the Indonesian Educational Research Association (ARIPI) and supported by the International Forum for Research and Education Leadership (IFREL) and various national and international academic partners.
The event opened with official remarks from Dr. Hj. Ida Zahara Adibah, M.Sc., a lecturer at UNDARIS, who emphasized the importance of technological innovation in addressing global educational challenges. The following remarks were delivered by Alfina Wildatul Fitriyah, S.Pd., M.Pd., Chair of the Indonesian Educational Research Association (ARIPI), who highlighted the role of cross-border collaboration in strengthening artificial intelligence-based research and scientific publications.
The keynote speech was delivered by Badam Niazi, Associate Professor from Nangarhar University, who outlined global trends in utilizing deep learning to create adaptive and personalized learning experiences. He explained that integrating artificial intelligence into education systems can improve learning effectiveness, analyze student needs, and make data-driven decisions.
The next material was delivered by international and national speakers. Dr. Nur Hazwani Dzulkefly from the Department of Informatics and Analytics, University Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Malaysia, reviewed the application of AI in educational analytics and intelligent learning systems. Dr. Atrianing Yessi Wijayanti, M.Pd., a lecturer at UNDARIS, discussed the implementation of deep learning in the context of basic education and teacher competency development in the digital era.
Meanwhile, Dr. Brotati Chakraborty, Assistant Professor from the School of Education at Adamas University, India, highlighted the ethical challenges, human resource readiness, and educational policies facing AI adoption in developing countries. The discussion was dynamic and interactive, with active participation from participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
The conference was moderated by Waskito Aji, S.Pd., M.Hum., and hosted by Fiona Adiva Dama Surya, S.Li.
Overall, IC-ADLE 2026 serves as a strategic forum for strengthening international research networks and encouraging the responsible and sustainable use of artificial intelligence in education. IFREL hopes this event will spark further research collaborations and adaptive learning innovations globally.
Author : Sartika Eka Wati - January 24, 2026