The XXVIII Congress of the Indonesian Phytopathological Society (IPS) and the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Industrial Agriculture (IC-SIA) are proudly hosted through a collaborative effort between the Indonesian Phytopathological Society and Universitas Jember. As one of Indonesia’s leading institutions in agricultural sciences, Universitas Jember plays a central role in organizing and facilitating this prestigious event. The organizing committee, comprised of experts, academics, and professionals from both PFI and Universitas Jember, is dedicated to ensuring a dynamic and impactful program—fostering scientific exchange, innovation, and strategic collaboration across the plant pathology community.