1st Global Initiative on Adoption of Net-zero Technology Summit
This conference unites specialists from diverse fields to exchange perspectives, question established views, and explore how the social sciences and humanities respond to a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Surakarta, Indonesia
12 - 13 September 2026
Driving Innovation, Resilience, and Green Transformation through Net-Zero Technologies
The 1st Global Initiative on Adoption of Net-zero Technology Summit (1st GIANTS 2026) is an annual international academic forum organized by the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia. Held in a hybrid format on 9 September 2026, the summit adopts the theme “Bridging Innovation and Environmental Sustainability: Technology as a Catalyst for Net-Zero Transition.” The summit focuses on how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and smart manufacturing can accelerate the transition toward net-zero emissions while strengthening business competitiveness and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes that successful technology adoption depends not only on technological innovation but also on supportive organizational, economic, and policy conditions. 1st GIANTS 2026 provides an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, business leaders, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, develop collaborative research, and explore evidence-based strategies for translating technological innovation into sustainable business practices and building a resilient, low-carbon global economy.
Meet Our Speakers
wecoming speaker
Prof. Dr. Toto Suharto
Rector of UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia.
Welcoming Speaker
Prof. Dr. M. Rahmawan Arifin
Dean of FEBI UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Doddy Setiawan
Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret, Indonesia.
Speaker
Dr. Suryati
UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia.
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Ir. Muji Setiyo
Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Indonesia.
Speaker
Dr. Simon M Smith
Oxford Brookes University, England.
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