Bangkalan – Universitas Trunojoyo Madura played a significant role in the success of the Madura DigiCreative Festival in 2024.
This event was held with great success and festivity at the UTM Meeting Hall, a collaborative effort between the East Java Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (KPw BI).
With the theme of Integrating Digital Finance and Creative Economy, this festival was one of the pre-event activities for the Indonesian Digital Finance and Economy Festival (FEKDI) 2024.
The Vice Rector III of UTM, Mr. Surokim, S.Sos., S.H., M.Si., also expressed his appreciation for the success of the event.
On behalf of the UTM Rector, Surokim expressed gratitude for the opportunity entrusted for the collaboration and for the support from Bank Indonesia (BI) to the campus, not only through scholarships.
“Thank you very much for your collaboration. This has been an exceptional activity throughout our organization. We hope it continues to be sustainable,” he stated.
Surokim hoped that in the future, the event will continue for the advancement of public literacy and UTM.
According to him, the current generation cannot rely solely on IQ, EQ, and SQ competencies. It is also crucial to possess a digital quotient and an Indonesian quotient, as these are essential literacies for both society and UTM in the current digital era.
"We are able to collaborate to enhance digital literacy through the Madura DigiCreative Festival event, while simultaneously improving both digital and financial literacy in the current digital era," he stated.
Meanwhile, Deputy of the East Java Bank Indonesia Representative Office, Erwindo Kolopaking, expressed gratitude and congratulations on the 23rd anniversary of UTM.
The theme of the festival focuses on the sustainable economy of Madura. It includes promoting creative economy within the community, which aligns with the current advancements in digital financial technology.
"May this festival serve as a means of collaboration. I extend my sincere appreciation to the regional government, UTM, and the banking sector for their support of this event," he asserted.
On the same occasion, Acting Regent of Bangkalan, Arief M. Edie, conveyed that Bangkalan will progress by supporting economic and cultural activities.
"I would like to express my gratitude and hope that the people of Bangkalan will welcome and embrace this digitalization for the advancement of the nation," he emphasized.
The party appreciated Bank Indonesia for its initiative to promote digital banking. Through this digital advancement, it is possible to minimize the occurrence of corruption within the government.