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The Centre for Asian Business and Economics (CABE) at the University of Melbourne is honoured to host the 2025 CABE Public Lecture, featuring His Excellency Ambassador Dr Siswo Pramono. In this highly anticipated lecture, titled “The Roles of Indonesia and ASEAN in the Asia-Pacific”, Dr Pramono will provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted roles played by Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in shaping the dynamic Asia-Pacific region.

Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience and expertise, Dr Pramono will explore Indonesia’s strategic position, economic prowess, and diplomatic efforts, as well as ASEAN’s collective impact on issues such as economic integration, security cooperation, and shared values. He will also address the key challenges and opportunities facing both Indonesia and ASEAN in responding to emerging issues, offering a comprehensive understanding of their significance in shaping the future trajectory of the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.

The public lecture will be delivered in-person. Join us for pre-lecture drinks and canapes from 4.45 PM to 5.30 PM. The public lecture will commence at 5.30 PM.

More than a method of work, “Archeology of the future” is a true approach to the built landscape established by Lina Ghotmeh throughout her practice. Founder of Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture, Paris based discipline, Lina Ghotmeh’s designs develop from thorough historical research emerging as exquisite interventions that enliven our memories and senses.

In this “Archeology of the future”, every architecture is drawn from its place and from the traces of its past. A link is drawn between time, memory, space establishing an anchored place drawing a strong tie between the Humane and Nature. The past meets the future as histories are unearthed and memories excavated to enable questioning, innovation, and a more sustainable architecture.

Bearing a “humanist” approach, Lina Ghotmeh’s practice emphasises the power of craft and that of the hand in the making of Architecture. Through this, the built embraces the traditions of its localities, while uplifting the subjective experience and the collective memory of those it recalls.