
National Conference and the 5th Annual Member Meeting of PPIAUD 2025 Held in Jakarta
JAKARTA — The National Association of Early Childhood Islamic Education (PIAUD) of Indonesia successfully held its 5th Annual Member Meeting and National Conference from June 2–4, 2025, at Asyana Hotel Kemayoran, Jakarta.

The series of events was attended by academics, practitioners, and representatives from PIAUD study programs across various universities in Indonesia. Key activities included the National Conference, National Seminar, Visiting Lecture, National Community Service Program, and the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) among PIAUD programs nationwide. The MoA aims to strengthen inter-campus cooperation and collaboration in the development of early childhood Islamic education in Indonesia.
Representing the PIAUD Study Program at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, Mrs. Murniyanti Ismail, M.Pd., was also present at the event. She served as a speaker in the Visiting Lecture session at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, delivering a presentation on “Children with Special Needs and Their Learning Process.”

The forum also conveyed several strategic updates from the Directorate of Islamic Higher Education (DirDiktis), including the plan to merge PIAUD with the Early Childhood Education Teacher Education (PG-PAUD) program, preparations for the establishment of state-run Raudhatul Athfal (Islamic preschools), and a proposal to open the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) track for community members wishing to pursue a PIAUD degree through alternative pathways.
Through the spirit of collaboration, this National Conference and 5th Annual Meeting is expected to enhance synergy among institutions, lecturers, and practitioners in PIAUD across Indonesia, working together to advance early childhood Islamic education that is inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to contemporary challenges.
