Invited Speaker 2023


Dr. Mohd Zahuri Bin Khairani
( Universitas Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia)

Dr. Mohd Zahuri Khairani is an esteemed Associate Professor (Prof Madya) known for his outstanding contributions in the field of Arts. He is a lecturer in the Faculty of Art, Sustainability and Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom.


ProfDrFarok Zakaria
( Prince of Songkla University Pattani, Thailand)

Prof. Dr. Farok Zakaria is currently working as a lecturer in Language Center, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Thailand. He has experienced teaching for more than 30 years in Malaysia ( Universitas Teknologi Mara and Universitas Malaysia Kelantan). He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Malay Studies from University of Malaya.


Dr. Alvanov Zplanzani, S.T, M.M
( Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia)

Dr. Alvanov Zplanzani, S.T,M.M is a lecturer in Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Comic Studies, Institut Teknologi Bandung. His interests of research are Visual culture, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Game Design, and Comic Studies. Besides giving lectures and doing research, he also works as chief editor of WIMBA, Visual Communication Design Journal of ITB.


Dr. Nurul Haniza Samsudin ( University of Malaya, Malaysia)

Dr. Nurul Haniza Samsudin is a lecturer in Department of Language, Academy of Malay Studies. She completed her post graduate program in Malaya University, Malaysia. Her interests are Language Learning and Malay Language. She has published several articles in reputable journals and also proceedings. She also has written several books related to Language Learning.

Dr. Agus Cahyono, M.Hum. (Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia)

Dr. Agus Cahyono, M.Hum is a lecturer in Post Graduate Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia. His expertise is in Arts Education. He has published many articles related to art. His latest publications are: Communication Through Music During the Attack of Covid-19, The Didactic Process in Sacred Baris Dance Performances in Batur Traditional Village: Conservation Strategies Traditional Balinese Art, Kondobuleng Traditional Theater as a Media for Awareness of Waste Problems for a Sustainable Future and Visual Culture Art Education: An Approach to Art Learning in the 21st Century.

Dr. Yenni Hayati, S.S., M.Hum. (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)

Dr. Yenni Hayati is currently serving as the Head of Magister Program of Indonesian Language Education, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang. His research interests are Children Literature, Gender Studies, and Oral Literature. Previously, she was the head of Indonesian Language Department, Universitas Negeri Padang.

Alya Sarah Lawindo ( American University, USA)

Alya Sarah Lawindo is a student in American University majoring in International Studies. Alya is a Minang Kabaunese, but born and raised in USA. She is active in preserving Minangkabau arts and culture in USA. As a minangkabaunese, she is involved in several organization related to Minang Kabau like IMAAM (Indonesian Moslem Association in America) and also Rumah Gadang Group USA.