Semarang – (December 5, 2025) The Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro proudly hosted the Zakat Goes to Campus (ZGTC) 2025 Central Java Chapter, a national educational initiative aimed at strengthening zakat literacy and fostering collaboration between young generations and zakat institutions in the digital era.
Organized by the Forum Zakat (FOZ) and Kampus Zakat, with full support from Universitas Diponegoro, this program brought insightful discussions under the theme “The Strategic Role of Youth in Building a Sustainable Zakat Movement in the Digital Era.” The event was designed to deepen students’ understanding of zakat governance, legal developments, and innovation opportunities within the modern zakat ecosystem.
Distinguished Guests and Speakers
The event opened with welcoming remarks from:
- Sidik Anshori, Head of FOZ Central Java
- Prof. Faisol, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Dean of FEB Universitas Diponegoro
The Opening Speech was delivered by : Sumanto, S.H., Chairman of the Central Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD)
Followed by the Keynote Speech : Commissioner General (Ret.) Drs. Ahmad Luthfi, S.H., S.S.T.M.K., Governor of Central Java
The speakers discussed various essential topics, including:
- Zakat governance in Indonesia following the Constitutional Court’s ruling
- The impact of digitalization on transparency and accountability of ZIS funds
- Innovation potential in strengthening national zakat management
- The critical role of youth in building a sustainable zakat movement
Featured speakers included:
- Dr. H. Saiful Mujab, M.A., Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Regional Office for Central Java
- Ariza Fuadi, S.H., M.A., Head of the Islamic Economics Program, Universitas Diponegoro
- Yeni Nurjanah, Head of Ecosystem Development, Forum Zakat
The event was moderated by : Sherly Annaviata, youth influencer and zakat education advocate
Exclusive Benefits for Participants
Students who joined the event received various educational and professional opportunities, such as:
- Scholarships and education support
- Internship opportunities at leading Lembaga Amil Zakat
- Access to the two-day LAZ Expo
- Discount vouchers and free bootcamps from Rakamin
- Competitions with total prizes worth millions of rupiah
ZGTC 2025 serves as a platform for collaboration between academia, government, and zakat institutions to advance a transparent, professional, and innovation-driven zakat ecosystem in Indonesia.