UKDW Hosts the 28th International Conference of Oriental COCOSDA
Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) Yogyakarta is hosting the 28th International Conference of Oriental COCOSDA (the International Committee for the Coordination and Standardization of Speech Databases and Assessment Techniques) from November 12–14, 2025. The prestigious event is organized by the Indonesia Collaborations for Research and AI Innovation (KORIKA) in partnership with UKDW, and supported by GLAIR AI, GOTO, Arcadia, the IEEE Computer Society Indonesia Chapter, and the Indonesia Association for Computational Linguistics (INACL).
In her opening remarks, UKDW Rector Dr.-Ing. Wiyatiningsih, S.T., M.T., expressed her pride in the university’s role as host, noting that the event aligns with UKDW’s vision of becoming a Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Research University (SERU).
“We believe technology is not only about machines and data, but also about people, voices, and understanding. Oriental COCOSDA’s work in developing language and speech resources for diverse communities contributes to a world that is more inclusive, accessible, and connected. We hope this collaboration will lead to concrete projects that strengthen academic partnerships and interdisciplinary research,” she said.
KORIKA Chairman Prof. Hammam Riza, who also attended the opening ceremony, emphasized that the future of artificial intelligence must be built on multi-helix collaboration and a commitment to preserving linguistic and cultural heritage. “KORIKA promotes synergy among academics, researchers, engineers, and communities to create truly inclusive AI technologies—systems that can listen, understand, and communicate across Indonesia’s diverse local languages,” he said.
OCOCOSDA Convenor Prof. Sakriani Sakti explained that the conference also serves as a platform for presenting the organization’s annual activity report. “COCOSDA is highly active in Asia and continues to expand its connections with regional communities. This event is an opportunity to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen collaboration,” she said.
The three-day O-COCOSDA 2025 conference brought together researchers from 13 Asian countries. A total of 35 research papers and 21 scientific posters were presented, covering topics such as speech technology, acoustics, and linguistics. One of the keynote speakers, Prof. Dr. Suyanto, S.T., M.Sc., highlighted the importance of human-centered linguistic AI—systems that not only understand language but also support its preservation so it remains vibrant and meaningful.
At the end of the second day, a participant from India shared how inspired he felt after attending the sessions. He said he was grateful for the opportunity to join the conference. “It’s truly remarkable to exchange insights and discuss the challenges we face. Knowing that others are dealing with similar issues—and being able to share ideas and learn from what other researchers are doing—has been incredibly valuable,” he said.
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