Indonesia by the year 2025 will have experienced 80 years of independence.

Across those eight decades the country has experienced an array of political systems, engaged diverse ideas and formed a range of global connections presenting varied opportunities and consequences for Indonesian people. How do Indonesians today imagine their place in the world? How are they responding to emerging domestic and regional challenges? What is the role of Indonesia scholars in analysing and communicating these challenges?

The Indonesia Council holds the Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC), a biennial multidisciplinary conference for scholars at all levels to present new and innovative work on Indonesia. ICOC has a particular emphasis on encouraging engagement between newer Indonesianists and established scholars and it attracts participants, from all over Australia, Indonesia and many parts of the world.

You will find the most up-to-date information on our dedicated ICOC 2025 website. Click the button below.