Keynote Speakers

The 1st International Conference on Computing and Digital Technology (ICoDiT) 2026
“Empowering Digital Transformation through Intelligent Computing”

Hybrid Conference   •   BINUS @Alam Sutera

Keynote Speaker

We are proud to present distinguished keynote speakers who will deliver powerful insights, groundbreaking research, and forward-thinking perspectives at this international seminar.

Prof. Benfano Soewito
Featured Keynote
Benfano Soewito
Bina Nusantara (BINUS) University, Indonesia

Benfano Soewito is the twenty-fourth Permanent Professor inaugurated by BINUS University. Benfano Soewito completed his bachelor degree in the Faculty of Science and Technology department of Physics, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

He completed his master degree in the field of Computer Engineering at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University, United States of America (USA) in 2004 and finished his doctoral degree in 2009 at the same faculty and university.

While completing his master and doctoral degree, he also worked as an assistant professor, research assistant, support computer specialist, and developed several websites inside the environment of Southern Illinois University, USA.

He became full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Bakrie University, Jakarta and was appointed as the Head of Informatics Engineering Studies Program in 2010 – 2013. Since June 2013 until now, he is a lecturer at Master of Computer Science, Bina Nusantara University.

Dr. Melkamu Hunegnaw Asmare
International Keynote Speaker
Melkamu Hunegnaw Asmare
KU Leuven, Belgium

Melkamu Hunegnaw Asmare holds a PhD in Engineering Technology from KU Leuven, Belgium, and brings extensive experience in academic teaching and research. His doctoral research focused on developing a machine learning-based approach to detect rheumatic heart disease using phonocardiogram recordings.

His research interests encompass biosignal processing, explainable machine learning, deep learning, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. He has taught various subjects, including Biomedical Instrumentation, Biosignal Processing, Health Informatics, and Object-Oriented Programming, while also mentoring and supervising numerous master’s students.

With a strong commitment to advancing affordable and accessible healthcare, he currently serves as the Coordinator of the Leuven Center for Affordable Healthcare Technologies, where he contributes to initiatives aimed at leveraging technology and innovation to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability.