Denpasar, Bali – The International Conference on Latest Molecular Technology in Agriculture (ICLMTA) 2025 was successfully held on September 22-23, 2025, at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna, Kuta, Bali. This international conference served as an important platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to share knowledge about the latest developments in molecular technology in agriculture.
ICLMTA 2025 emerged as a response to the urgent need for technological innovation in the agricultural sector in the era of climate change. The conference aimed to facilitate in-depth discussions on the application of molecular technology in improving productivity and sustainability of global agricultural systems.
Key themes discussed included genomics and genetic engineering for crop improvement, molecular markers and marker-assisted selection, gene silencing and CRISPR technologies for genome editing, and molecular approaches for climate-smart agriculture. The conference also addressed important issues regarding smallholder farmers’ sovereignty over seeds and molecular technology innovations, as well as ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks in agricultural biotechnology.
ICLMTA 2025 was organized by the Biotech Center of IPB University as the main organizer, with full support from the Indonesian Biotechnology Consortium (KBI) as the supporting organization. The event also received support from several KBI members who served as sponsors: PT ITS Science Indonesia, PT. GeneCraft Labs Indonesia, and ScienceWerke.
The presence of CropLife Indonesia as one of the supporting partners and workshop sponsor strengthened the strategic collaboration in agricultural biotechnology advancement. CropLife Indonesia, which frequently collaborates with KBI and actively advocates for modern agricultural practices and biotechnology adoption in Indonesia, represents the strong industry commitment to supporting scientific research and education. This synergy between academia and industry reflects a holistic approach to national biotechnology development that benefits from both scientific expertise and practical agricultural implementation.
Comprehensive Program: From Workshops to Conference
The ICLMTA 2025 series began with three special biotechnology workshops on September 21, 2025, one day before the main conference. These workshops were designed to provide hands-on experience and practical understanding of the latest molecular technologies.
Workshop 1 – Nutmeg Meeting Room presented “Genotyping by qPCR and qLAMP in Crop Breeding Application” by ScienceWerke, with speakers Maria Swastika and Sylvia Sance.
Workshop 2 – Peppercorn 1 Meeting Room featured “New Breeding Tools: Engineering Crops for a Sustainable Future” delivered by Dr. Tri Joko Santoso (BRIN), Michael Leader (Crop Life Asia), and Dr. Mahalatchumy Arujanan (ISAAA).
Workshop 3 – Peppercorn 2 Meeting Room presented “From Sample to Insight: End-to-End HiFi Solutions for Plant Research” by DKSH-PacBio, with speakers Jeremiah Suryatenggara (Senior Manager PacBio), Ashish Shukla, and Faris Dinulhaq (Product Manager DKSH).
Main Conference: Gathering of World Experts
The main conference took place over two full days on September 22-23, 2025, at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna, Kuta, Bali. The choice of location on the Island of the Gods provided a conducive atmosphere for networking and idea exchange among participants from various countries.
The event featured prominent international keynote speakers, including Prof. Steve Lindow from the University of California Berkeley (USA), Prof. Antonius Suwanto from IPB University (Indonesia), Prof. Stefano Mazzolleni from the University of Naples Federico II (Italy), Assoc Prof. Yue Genhua from the National University of Singapore, Prof. Goo Jang from Seoul National University (South Korea), and Prof. Takeshi Omasa from Osaka University (Japan).
The conference program included oral presentation sessions, poster presentations, and interactive panel discussions covering various aspects of molecular technology in agriculture, from CRISPR applications in crop breeding to sustainable approaches in addressing climate change challenges.
Contribution to Global Scientific Publications
As a commitment to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, selected articles from the conference will be published in reputable journals, including Scopus-indexed IOP Proceedings, Tropical Animal Science Journal (Q2), Hayati Journal of Biosciences (Q3), and Biotropia (Q4). This provides researchers with opportunities to disseminate their research results to global audiences and enhance the visibility of Indonesian research on the international stage.
Positive Momentum for Indonesian Biotechnology
The success of ICLMTA 2025 demonstrates Indonesia’s commitment, particularly through collaboration between higher education institutions and industry consortiums like KBI, in developing molecular technology for agricultural sector advancement. This conference not only served as a platform for knowledge sharing but also opened opportunities for international research collaboration that will contribute to global food security.
The full support from KBI and its members demonstrates the consortium’s dedication to advancing Indonesia’s biotechnology industry through technology transfer and capacity building. Moving forward, it is hoped that this positive momentum can continue in various similar initiatives to strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem of biotechnology in Indonesia, while positioning Indonesia as an important player in the development of agricultural molecular technology at both regional and global levels.
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