𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗣: 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗛𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭

Over 200 researchers, innovators, policymakers, and educators convened for the opening of the 3rd LIKHA Summit, Caraga State University’s flagship conference for research, development, and innovative practices for sustainable progress, on September 30.

The summit, following the theme: From Vision to Impact: Driving Sustainable Futures through Research and Innovation, is aligned with the LIKHA framework, which captures CarSU’s commitment to enhancing global competence through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Jeffrey Dellosa, Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation, and Extension (RDIE), opened the summit, highlighting it as a platform for dialogue and collaboration to translate research into real-world impact: “May this gathering spark bold collaborations, inspire data-driven solutions, and accelerate the journey from research to meaningful impact—empowering our region and our nation to shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.”

University President Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil also urged for a more sustainable future through research with meaningful and lasting progress: “We live in a time when the challenges of sustainability demand not only ideas but also bold, practical, and collaborative solutions. Let us be reminded as we gather today that LIKHA is about stewardship.”

The ceremony featured keynote messages from local and international partners covering university–industry collaboration by Dr. Chi-Fan Huang from Tatung University, Taiwan, and Dr. Alizedney M. Ditucalan from MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology, and sustainable and future-ready higher education delivered by CHED Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III, D.Eng., PCpE.

Dr. Johannes Bleher from the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, also shared insights on innovation ecosystems using AI for collaboration, while Dir. Enrico C. Paringit from the UP Department of Geodetic Engineering and DOST-PCIEERD and Atty. John Paul T. Romero, ABE from BAFE delved into research-to-market impact.

Part of the summit is the ceremonial signing of memoranda of agreement and understanding with Ateneo de Davao University, Feng Chia University, and Cor Jesu College for academic and research collaborations; and The Climate Reality Project Philippines (TCRP) & Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) for climate science, action, and arts workshop and plastic and climate projects.

Following the opening are the four (4) subconferences and two (2) parallel events starting tomorrow, October 1, until October 3.