Conference Booklet 2026
Sustainable Tomorrow: Redefining a Holistic ESG Approach to Energy, Groundwater, and Information Systems.
Event
8th PAAI x ICENIS 2026
Conference Date
July 29-30, 2026
Pre-Event
Field Trip on July 28, 2026
Venue
Semarang, Indonesia
Groundwater sustainability is closely linked to energy security, industrial growth, urban resilience, and socio-economic stability.
Across Indonesia, increasing groundwater extraction, land-use change, and climate variability have intensified challenges such as groundwater depletion, seawater intrusion, land subsidence, coastal flooding, and water quality degradation. These issues create growing environmental, operational, financial, and ESG risks for industry, infrastructure, and communities.
The 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Indonesian Groundwater Experts Association (PAAI) 2026 serves as a collaborative platform bringing together researchers, industry, government, and practitioners to promote science-based groundwater management, technological innovation, and sustainable resource governance.
Held in conjunction with the 11th International Conference on Environment, Energy, and Information Systems (ICENIS 2026), PAAI x ICENIS 2026 expands the dialogue toward broader environmental, energy, and digital transformation challenges through an international platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Together, PAAI x ICENIS 2026 aims to advance integrated, data-driven approaches for resilient infrastructure, responsible resource management, and long-term environmental and societal sustainability.
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Conference Days
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Pre-event Field Trip
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Publication Paths
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Theme Tracks
Groundwater sustainability is closely linked to energy security, industrial growth, urban resilience, and socio-economic stability.
PAAI x ICENIS 2026 brings together researchers, industry, government, and practitioners to promote science-based groundwater management.
Semarang gives a strategic coastal and industrial setting for climate resilience, sustainable development, and ESG implementation.
Gumaya Tower Hotel, Semarang is the official host venue for PAAI x ICENIS 2026.
PAAI x ICENIS 2026 will be held at Gumaya Tower Hotel on July 29-30, 2026.
Jl. Gajah Mada No. 59-61, Kembangsari, Semarang Tengah, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia
Gumaya Tower Hotel is centrally located in Semarang and easily accessible from key transport hubs. It is approximately 7-8 km from Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport, 6-8 km from the main bus terminal, 2-3 km from Semarang Tawang Train Station, and 3-4 km from Semarang Poncol Train Station.
The venue is well connected via major city roads and can be conveniently reached using taxis, ride-hailing services, and private vehicles, ensuring smooth access for both domestic and international participants.
Participants are invited to register for an exclusive pre-conference field trip across Semarang, offering direct exposure to hydrogeological and urban subsidence sites.
The field trip will be guided by experts from PAAI, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), and the Geological Agency, providing in-depth scientific explanations and practical insights.
This curated experience offers a rare opportunity to observe groundwater systems, subsidence processes, and aquifer characteristics in a real urban setting, bridging science, policy, and practice in a single immersive program.
July 28, 2026
07.00 - 07.45
Registration and preparation of all participants
07.45 - 08.00
Participant briefing and field trip orientation
08.00 - 08.15
Departure to Station 1 - Srigunting Old Well, Kota Lama Semarang
08.15 - 09.30
Field observation at Srigunting Old Well: historical groundwater system and urban hydrogeology exploration
09.30 - 10.00
Travel to Station 2 - Maritime Station of Semarang, BMKG
10.00 - 11.00
Observation of land subsidence phenomena and coastal environmental dynamics
11.00 - 11.30
Travel to Station 3 - Central Java Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)
11.30 - 12.00
Institutional discussion and benchmark monitoring observation for land subsidence studies
12.00 - 13.00
Lunch break, prayer, and rest
13.00 - 14.00
Travel to Tapak Tugurejo mangrove ecotourism area
14.00 - 16.00
Mangrove ecosystem observation: coastal conservation, groundwater interaction, and environmental resilience
16.00 - 17.00
Return trip from Station 5 to hotel
Groundwater and environmental observation journey based on the booklet route pages.
Exploring the historical groundwater heritage of Semarang through one of the city's iconic old wells located within the cultural landscape of Kota Lama. Participants will observe urban hydrogeological conditions and the historical relationship between groundwater and city development.
Investigating coastal environmental dynamics and land subsidence phenomena in the northern coastal area of Semarang through field observations and scientific explanations from maritime and environmental monitoring perspectives.
Understanding institutional roles and groundwater governance through discussions with the Central Java ESDM Office, followed by direct observation of land subsidence benchmark monitoring infrastructure used for geodynamic and environmental assessments.
A geological observation stop featuring the Damar Formation outcrop, recognized as part of a tertiary aquifer system. Participants will gain insights into regional stratigraphy, aquifer characteristics, and geological controls on groundwater occurrence.
Closing the field excursion with an exploration of the Tapak Mangrove coastal ecosystem, highlighting the interaction between mangrove conservation, groundwater systems, coastal resilience, and community-based environmental sustainability initiatives.
Sustainable Tomorrow: Redefining a Holistic ESG Approach to Energy, Groundwater, and Information Systems.
Groundwater systems and environmental change across regions and geological conditions
Climate change, drought, and groundwater resilience
Urbanization, land-use change, and groundwater sustainability
Groundwater-surface water interactions and ecosystem impacts
Groundwater quality, contamination, and pollution management
Sustainable groundwater and water resource management in coastal and inland regions
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) approaches to groundwater policy, finance, and resilience
Groundwater energy infrastructure nexus, including geotechnical and development projects
Groundwater management in urban areas and extractive industries, including mining, oil, gas, and other sectors
Data-driven groundwater intelligence, including artificial intelligence, big data analytics, remote sensing, and advanced information systems
Key milestones from abstract submission through conference delivery and optional full paper submission.
February 23 - May 25, 2026
Call for abstract
May 29, 2026
Deadline for abstract
June 26, 2026
Notification of abstract acceptance
July 5, 2026
Poster submission
July 28, 2026
Pre-event field trip
July 29-30, 2026
Conference days
August 9, 2026
Full paper submission due date
Prof. Sudharto P. Hadi, M.ES., Ph.D. - Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thomas R. Rude - RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Lukasz Kruszewski, Ph.D. - Institute of Geological Sciences, Poland
Prof. Kuo-Wei Liao - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Republic of China
Dr. Norsyafina Binti Roslan - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Stefan Herwig Godeke - Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
Prof. Sr. TS. Dr. Syahrul Nizam Bin Kamaruzzaman - Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Graham Robert Bell, Senior Manager of Geotechnical and Hydrogeology, PT. Merdeka Copper Gold
Additional speakers and moderators for discussion sessions, parallel sessions, and field trip will be drawn from academics and hydrogeology experts, industry representatives with ESG and groundwater management experience, regulators and policymakers, and sustainability practitioners and risk management consultants.
Scientific and organizing roles presented in the booklet for both PAAI and ICENIS 2026.
Prof. Sudarto Notosiswoyo (ITB)
Prof. Denny Djuanda (ITB)
Prof. Lambok M. Hutasoit (ITB)
Prof. Rudy Sayoga Gautama (ITB)
Prof. Hendarmawan (Unpad)
Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Heru Hendrayana, IPU (UGM)
Prof. Riset Robert Delinom (LIPI)
Ir. Wahyudin, M.T. (Badan Geologi)
Prof. Agus M. Ramdhan, Ph.D. (ITB)
Irwan Iskandar, Ph.D. (ITB)
Prof. Ir. Mochamad Agung Wibowo, M.M., M.Sc., Ph.D. - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Ir. Purwanto, DEA - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Ir. Hadiyanto, S.T., M.Sc., IPU - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Rahmat Gernowo, M.Si - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, M.AppSc - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ir. Silviana, S.T., M.T., IPM., ASEAN Eng. - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Ir. R. Rizal Isnanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., IPU, ASEAN Eng. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dr. Tri Laksmi Indreswari, S.H., M.H. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dwi Cahyo Utomo, S.E., M.A., Ph.D. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dr. Budi Warsito, S.Si., M.Si - Universitas Diponegoro
Drs. Bayu Surarso, M.Sc., Ph.D. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dr. Eng. Maryono, S.T., M.T. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dr. Fuad Muhammad, S.Si., M.Si. - Universitas Diponegoro
Dr. Sri Widodo Agung Suedy, S.Si., M.Si. - Universitas Diponegoro
Ir. Marcelinus Christwardana, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPM., ASEAN Eng. - Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Kuo-Wei Liao - National Taiwan University, Republic of China
Prof. Sr. TS. Dr. Syahrul Nizam Bin Kamaruzzaman - Universiti Malaya
Ir. Narulita Santi, S.T., M.Eng
Agus Sugiharto, ST, MT.
Dr.rer.nat. Ir. Doni Prakasa Eka Putra, ST, MT, IPM.
Dr. Sci. Rahmat Fajar Lubis
Riri Febrina, ST, MT.
Sokhwatul Aghnia, ST, M.Eng
Karin Nadira Dauwani, S.Si., MT.
Ir. Faridha Aprilia, ST, M.Eng.
Andrian Mayka Ariawan, ST, M.En.
Dr. Dwi Sarah
Fahrudin, ST, MT, Ph.D
Idham Effendi, Ph.D
Archibald Anugroho Nagel, ST, M.En.
Nico Anatoly, ST, MT.
Muhammad Syukri, ST, MT.
Maria Christine, ST
Desay Gitasari, ST
Muhammad Rifky Wibisana, ST
Kristanti Wulandari, ST
Vydia Ridha Ariati, ST
Yakub Rindaryanto, S.IP
Yohanes Brahmo Emianto, ST
Rizky Adi Nugraha, ST
Indriyana
Ken Nastiti
Chair woman: Dr. Tri Laksmi Indreswari, S.H., M.H.
Vice-chairman: Qidir Maulana Binu Soesanto, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D
Prof. Dr. Ir. R. Rizal Isnanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., IPU, ASEAN Eng.
Dr. Fuad Muhammad, S.Si., M.Si.
Dr. Eng. Maryono, S.T., M.T.
Dr. Budi Warsito, S.Si., M.Si.
Dinar Mutiara KN, ST, M.InfoTech.(Comp)., Ph.D.
Drs. Bayu Surarso, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Sri Widodo Agung Suedy, S.Si., M.Si.
Sidiq Muhammad Asnan, S.T., M.M.
Nurlilla Suryaningsih, S.E.
Wenti Arum W, S.T
Wahyu Setiyadi, S.Kom., M.Kom.
Ekana Listianawati, S.Hum
Doni Fajar Dwi Riyanto, S.E
Alwi Achmad Muda, A.Md
Wikasita Kusumawati, S.T
Siti Andriyani, S.Sos
Rochmad
Almusriah
Fitri Nurhandayni
Marisa Anugraheni Lestyanti
Full paper submission is optional, but participants are highly encouraged to submit to Riset Geologi dan Pertambangan (RGP). RGP is an open-access journal managed by BRIN Publishing and offers free reader access with no article processing charges for authors.
As part of PAAI x ICENIS 2026, participants are encouraged to share their research through several publication pathways. These outlets provide opportunities to maximize visibility, broaden collaboration, and strengthen academic impact.
Rapid dissemination of research within groundwater and applied geoscience community, focusing on technical and field-based studies.
Visit publication pageOpen-access, peer-reviewed journal published by BRIN Publishing. Indexed in Scopus, WoS, and SINTA-2 with no APCs for authors.
Visit publication pagePeriodic journal published by Geological Engineering Department of Universitas Diponegoro. Accredited SINTA-4.
Visit publication pageMain conference schedule reproduced from the booklet pages for day one and day two.
08.00 - 08.30
Registration
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08.30 - 08.35
Opening remarks
MC
08.35 - 08.40
Singing national anthem: Indonesia Raya
PSMT and audience
08.40 - 08.45
Prayers
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08.45 - 08.50
Welcome speech by Chair of the 11th ICENIS
Dr. Tri Laksmi Indreswari, S.H., M.H.
08.50 - 08.55
Welcome speech by Chair of the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting (PAAI)
Ir. Narulita Santi, S.T., M.Eng
08.55 - 09.05
Welcome speech by SPS Dean
Prof. Ir. Mochamad Agung Wibowo, M.M., M.Sc., Ph.D
09.05 - 09.15
Welcome speech by Head of the Indonesian Groundwater Experts Association (PAAI)
Irwan Iskandar, S.T., M.T., Ph.D
09.15 - 09.25
Welcome speech and opening by Rector of Universitas Diponegoro
Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si.
09.25 - 09.30
Performance: Traditional dancing
UKM Undip
09.30 - 10.30
Keynote Speech 1
Prof. Thomas R. Rude, Prof. Sudharto P. Hadi, Lukasz Kruszewski
10.30 - 10.40
Awarding certificate and group photo
MC
10.40 - 10.50
Performance: Medley song
PSMT
10.50 - 11.50
Keynote Speech 2
Prof. Kuo-Wei Liao, Dr. Norsyafina Binti Roslan, Dr. Stefan Herwig Godeke
11.50 - 12.00
Awarding certificate and group photo
MC
12.00 - 13.00
Break
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13.00 - 14.15
Parallel Session 1
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14.15 - 14.30
Coffee break
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14.30 - 16.00
Parallel Session 2
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08.00 - 08.30
Registration
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08.30 - 08.45
Opening remarks
MC
08.45 - 10.15
Keynote Speech 3
Graham Robert Bell, Prof. Sr. TS. Dr. Syahrul Nizam Bin Kamaruzzaman
10.15 - 10.25
Awarding certificate, group photo, and judging session
MC
10.25 - 10.35
Coffee break
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10.35 - 12.00
Parallel Session 1
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12.00 - 13.00
Break
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13.00 - 14.30
Parallel Session 2
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14.30 - 14.45
Coffee break
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14.45 - 15.30
Final round of the 3 minutes talk competition
3 finalists presentation
15.30 - 16.00
Awarding for best paper, presenter, poster, and 3 minutes talk
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Official channels listed in the conference booklet.