The Department of Communication and Community Development Sciences (SKPM), Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University proudly presents The 7th Summer Course SKPM 2026, held from July 23rd to August 7th 2026 in Bogor, Indonesia. This year’s theme, “Connecting Communities for Sustainable Rural Futures in the Digital Era,” invites participants to explore how communities, technology, and collaboration can contribute to more sustainable and inclusive rural development. The program offers an engaging interdisciplinary learning experience that highlights communication for development, rural sociology, social innovation, participatory approaches, and community development.
Participants will join interactive lectures, workshops, cultural exchange activities, collaborative discussions, and immersive field experiences that connect academic perspectives with real-life rural dynamics. Through direct interaction with local communities and participatory field activities, participants will gain deeper insight into the challenges and opportunities of rural transformation in the digital era. The program also creates opportunities to build international friendships and networks with participants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging intercultural understanding, teamwork, and collaborative problem-solving. More than just an academic program, The 7th Summer Course SKPM 2026 is a space for learning, sharing experiences, and growing together as future scholars, practitioners, and changemakers committed to sustainable rural futures.

1. International Academic Experience
   Participants will take part in interactive lectures, workshops, and discussions with academics, practitioners, and international speakers, creating opportunities to share ideas and learn together about communication for development, rural sociology, social innovation, and sustainable development.
2. Integrated Field-Based Learning
   Participants will explore real-life rural development through an integrated field-based study in Salam Community Hub (Kampung Salam), where they can interact directly with local communities, join field activities, and learn firsthand about the realities and practices of rural development.
3. Introduction to Participatory Social Mapping Method
   The program also introduces participants to participatory approaches and community mapping methods, including Data Desa Presisi as an innovative way to support village data collection and more inclusive rural development planning.
4. Mini Project Competition
   Participants will collaborate in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to share ideas, develop community-based solutions, and present innovative approaches to rural and environmental challenges.
5. Cultural Exchange and Networking
   Participants will connect with local communities, academics, and fellow participants through cultural exchange activities, interactive discussions, and shared field-based experiences in Salam Community Hub (Kampung Salam).