“The role of higher education in developing innovation, especially in agricultural sector, which will be the most important sector in the future, is very essential. So, when you are preparing for your final thesis, whatever your study program is, please do incorporate the need of the advancement of agricultural technology in the future,” said Prof. Dr. Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency (Minister of PPN/Head of Bappenas) in front of graduate students of IPB University on the Public Lecture on the Role of Higher Education in Innovation Development to Increase Nation’s Competitiveness and Sustainable Development in Graha Widya Wisuda (GWW) Building, (9/8).