The Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FH USU) participated in the 2026 Western Region State University (PTN) Law Faculty Deans Cooperation Board (BKS) Meeting, hosted by the Faculty of Law, Social Sciences, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka (FHISIP UT) in Jakarta from October 14–16, 2026.
The event carried the theme "Technological Moderation for Collective Legal Response," emphasizing the responsible, ethical, and principles-based application of technology grounded in law and justice. The forum served as a strategic venue for law faculty leaders across PTNs to enhance coordination, build institutional synergies, and formulate collective measures in response to evolving legal dynamics in the digital era.
FH USU was represented at the event by Vice Dean I, Dr. Agusmidah, S.H., M.Hum. FH USU's participation reflects the faculty's commitment to expanding inter-institutional networks in higher legal education while supporting quality enhancement across education, research, and community service.
The agenda commenced with a deans' working meeting that discussed the operational continuity of the Western Region PTN Law Deans BKS work programs, leadership succession, and progress regarding the establishment of the Independent Accreditation Agency for Law (LAM Hukum). Forum participants highlighted the importance of strengthening professional, independent, credible, and accountable quality assurance systems for higher legal education.
The working meeting officially appointed the new executive board for the Western Region PTN Law Deans BKS for the 2026–2028 tenure. Prof. Dr. Ferdi, S.H., M.H., from Universitas Andalas was elected Chairman; Dr. Imam Budi Santoso, S.H., M.H., from Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang as Secretary; and Prof. Zahratul Idami, S.H., M.Hum., from Universitas Syiah Kuala as Treasurer. This leadership transition is expected to sustain work program continuity and boost collaborative efficiency among public law faculties.
In addition to the working meeting, the program featured an international seminar, the 8th Open Society Conference, held on October 15, 2026, at the Universitas Terbuka Convention Center. The seminar addressed key strategic topics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, technology ethics, law in digital governance, digital inclusion, social moderation, and societal resilience against global uncertainties.
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The conference featured keynote speakers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Bulgaria, and Japan. Discussions offered cross-national perspectives on harnessing technology to support societal progress without compromising human rights protection, fairness, academic integrity, and social responsibility.
FH USU's involvement in this forum provided an opportunity to enrich academic insights and deepen understanding regarding the challenges facing legal education amid digital transformation. Technological advancements require law faculties to continually adapt through curriculum development, digital literacy enhancement, and legal research responsive to data privacy, AI governance, and contemporary legal issues.
Through its active participation in the 2026 Western Region PTN Law Deans BKS Meeting, FH USU aims to continuously foster inter-faculty legal synergies to deliver adaptive, high-quality, and socially relevant legal education. Sustained collaboration is expected to drive collective, inclusive, and justice-oriented legal responses to technological challenges.
The Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara, remains dedicated to expanding academic and institutional partnerships as part of its overarching mission to deliver superior, innovative, and impactful legal education.