Precision in Motion: CILEM’s On-Site Workshop to Equip the GET IO UIN SSC with Practical Skills in Digital Content Creation and Real-Time Technical Execution Ahead of International CILEM Launch Event
Cirebon, July 1 2025 — As preparations intensify for the much-anticipated launch of CILEM 2025, a strategic on-site workshop was conducted to ensure the seamless execution of both its academic and technical components. The workshop was a collaborative effort between the Center for Islamic Law and Ethics of Mubadalah (CILEM) and the International Office and Partnership (IO) of UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, and was attended by key university personnel. Among the notable participants were Lala Bumela, Ph.D., the Director of the International Office; Maimunah Mudjahid, M.Hum, Secretary of CILEM; Fitriana, M.H, Program Manager of CILEM; Ivo Dinasta Yanuar, M.Appling, Secretary of IO; and Nurul Bahrul Ulum, M.P.P, an active member of CILEM who also served as the main facilitator of the workshop. Delegates of the Global Engagement Team (IO UIN SSC) – composed of select student interns assigned to international program operations – were central figures in the session, as they would be tasked with implementing various components of the launch. After finalizing the logistical matrix and assigning core responsibilities – ranging from promotional design, press documentation, and technical operations, to script preparation and administrative correspondence – Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. emphasized that such preparations must be followed by hands-on reinforcement to ensure their effectiveness. “This is not just about completing checklists or running an event – it’s about delivering excellence with clarity, accuracy, and full awareness of our roles,” he stated. His message was soon complemented by Nurul Bahrul Ulum, M.P.P., of CILEM, who reinforced the importance of technical precision and creative cohesion by initiating a structured workshop designed to refine the team’s digital content production and event execution capabilities.
The training session was divided into two primary focus areas: the first was digital content production, and the second covered technical execution for international hybrid events. Facilitated by Nurul Bahrul Ulum, M.P.P., the workshop on content production equipped participants with techniques for designing high-quality promotional materials such as Instagram reels, YouTube trailers, and official posters, ensuring brand consistency across CILEM and IO media channels. She provided actionable insights on editing applications, graphic tone alignment, and strategic messaging to resonate with global academic audiences. After observing the previous works of the GET Team, she expressed admiration: “These students have a deep intuitive grasp of digital storytelling. What they’ve produced shows immense promise. With just a bit of refinement, their content can match global standards and even surpass expectations,” she stated, reflecting a hopeful outlook for the student-led creative direction.
The second half of the workshop transitioned into a rigorous walkthrough of event orchestration for international programs, with particular attention to hybrid model complexities. Nurul Bahrul Ulum provided detailed demonstrations on how to establish technical workflows, coordinate cross-platform access, create backup systems, and manage digital-to-physical synchrony, an increasingly essential skill for modern academic diplomacy. Her session included insights on stage coordination, speaker cue management, and proactive communication strategies for guest speakers joining virtually. She further elaborated on the necessity of team plotting, both structurally and functionally, so each individual in the GET would know how to operate across different subsystems, from live broadcasting software to on-site guest management. “You are not just interns. You are the central mechanism making this global event function. Own it with clarity and confidence,” Nurul emphasized with conviction.
Maimunah Mudjahid, M.Hum, added another vital dimension to the workshop by articulating the philosophical and strategic positioning of CILEM’s upcoming launch. As the Secretary of CILEM, she highlighted that this seminar, titled “Indonesian Islam for the World: From Gus Dur’s Legacy to the KUPI Movement,” is not just a ceremonial gathering, but a statement of intellectual continuity and progressive thought. With speakers such as Samia Kotele from Lyon University (France), Greg Barton from Deakin University (Australia), and Fatima Seedat from the University of Cape Town (South Africa), along with internal guests like Rector Prof. Dr. Aan Jaelani, M.Ag. and Dr. Faqihuddin Abdul Kodir, the event is expected to demonstrate Indonesia’s ethical and scholarly contributions to global Islamic discourse. “This launch must serve as a bridge between our local wisdom and global thought spaces. Every detail, no matter how technical, contributes to that higher vision,” Maimunah explained, giving participants a deeper sense of purpose.
Returning to the strategic positioning of the GET team, Lala Bumela delivered a reflective yet motivating statement emphasizing the critical importance of youth involvement in international event engineering. “Global recognition is not something we request – it is something we earn through flawless execution, creative communication, and collaborative intelligence. You are the new architects of international academic reputation,” he said. The students – many of whom come from diverse faculties and lack professional event management backgrounds – nonetheless demonstrated agility, discipline, and a passion for learning. This energy was matched by the senior leadership’s willingness to entrust the operational responsibilities to them, reinforcing a deep pedagogical trust within the institution.
The workshop concluded not only with simulated event runs and quality assurance reviews, but also with a reaffirmation of shared institutional identity. As CILEM and the International Office finalize their collaborative framework for the 7th July launch, the workshop served as a clear indicator of how cross-unit synergy, intergenerational learning, and structured creativity can coalesce into powerful institutional diplomacy. The participants left with both practical know-how and a renewed sense of pride and ownership. Closing the event, Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. stated with clarity and hope: “This is what internationalization looks like—not just in the form of MoUs or outbound programs, but in the way we professionally, creatively, and ethically present ourselves to the world. Let this launch mark a beginning, not a climax.”
Author: Muhammad Azkiya Bahtsulkhoir