The collaboration of Indonesian Polytechnics will proudly organize the first International Conference on Applied Science and Technology (iCAST) 2018. This prestigious conference is aimed at bringing together researchers and experts in intelligent technology from educational institutions, R & D, industry, government and the community to exchange and share ideas, knowledge through a discussion of a wide range of issues related to industrial revolution: potential, roles, needs, opportunities and challenges as well.

Research findings and results on latest technology are welcomed to be presented in this conference. A side event on exhibition of technology products as the outcomes of joint research between students and lecturers will also be displayed around the conference areas. All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference issues, contributions, and readability. Papers in the technical program have to expose authenticity and high-quality end. The full paper submissions will be chosen based on technical merit, interest, applicability, and how well they are adapted and balanced with the prevailing technical program.

We invite and welcome you to attend the iCAST 2018 from October 26-27, 2018, while enjoying the beauty of Bunaken National Park, a well-known marine park in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The park is located near the center of the Coral Triangle Area, providing habitat to 390 species of coral as well as many fishes, mollusks, reptiles and marine mammals. The Park is the representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and coastal ecosystems.