Advancing Global Dialogue through the 2nd Conference on Drug Research and Policy 2026

Jakarta, 3-4 June 2026 —  Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (AJCUI), through the Indonesian Center for Drug Research (ICDR), hosted the 2nd Conference on Drug Research and Policy 2026 at the Semanggi Campus. Bringing together academics, policymakers, legal practitioners, healthcare professionals, and researchers from Indonesia and abroad, the conference served as a platform to exchange ideas on evidence-based approaches to drug policy and strengthen international academic collaboration. Organized by ICDR under AJCUI's Faculty of Law, the conference explored issues ranging from public health and criminal justice reform to access to medicines and human rights. The discussions highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary research and international perspectives in addressing increasingly complex global challenges.

The conference was officially opened by Indonesia's Vice Minister of Law, Prof. Dr. Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, who emphasized the need for more evidence-based and rehabilitative approaches to drug policy. Participants also shared experiences and best practices from different countries, enriching discussions on the future direction of drug research and policymaking. Through this international conference, AJCUI reaffirmed its commitment to fostering global academic dialogue and meaningful collaboration. By connecting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across borders, the University continues to contribute to research-driven solutions for issues with regional and global significance. (RBA)