Yogyakarta, November 6-8, 2024 – The International Bioethics and Humanities Conference (IBHC) 2024 gather global experts to discuss critical issues in bioethics, humanity, technology, and environmental sustainability. Held at Alana Hotel Yogyakarta, this multidisciplinary event explores themes such as biobanking, bioethics education, precision medicine, and ethical considerations for environmental sustainability.

Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, M.Med.Ed., Sp.OG(K)., Ph.D officially opened the IBHC 2024 conference by striking the gong

IBHC 2024 Participants

The IBHC 2024 symposiums cover key topics in bioethics, such as biobanking ethics in Southeast Asia, focusing on informed consent, privacy, and equitable data management to support health innovation. Bioethics education is discussed in the context of its integration into higher education through interactive methods to nurture ethical leadership. Precision medicine addresses challenges in data privacy, dynamic consent, and equitable access to genomic technologies, while healthcare ethics explores dilemmas in palliative care, rare diseases, and the importance of cultural values in medical decision-making. Other topics include the integration of traditional medicine, ethical research practices, and the role of local culture in environmental sustainability through eco-village development and natural dye revitalization.

Discussions with plenary symposium speakers: Dicky Sofjan, Ph.D., Ir. Laretna T. Adishakti, M.Arch., and Prof. Dr. Ir. Edia Rahayuningsih, MS., IPu., on critical topics in bioethics and sustainability.

As part of the conference, oral and poster presentation competitions are also held on November 7. The oral presentation competition features participants from various institutions, evaluated by judges who are experts in their respective fields. Meanwhile, the poster presentations take the form of a poster exhibition, where participants are similarly assessed by expert judges. Both oral and poster presentations follow specific themes based on the established guidelines. The winners, three top participants from both categories announced on the final day of the conference.

The winner of oral presentation and poster presentation

Aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)—IBHC 2024 reinforces bioethics as a foundation for addressing global challenges through inclusive and sustainable approaches.

Welcoming Dinner IBHC 2024

Photo session showcasing participants and speakers united in discussing bioethics, humanity, and sustainability