The event opened with remarks from several university leaders. The first welcome address was delivered by the Vice Dean III for Student Affairs and Cooperation of FUPI, Dr. Ahmad Salehudin, S.Th.I., M.A., who emphasized that KIPK students are a select group who must demonstrate commitment to achievement and active participation. “KIPK students are those we have chosen selectively, so you must show your commitment to excel and remain active in every academic and faculty program. Because there are many out there who desire this opportunity, but you are the ones chosen,” he stated.

Furthermore, the Dean of the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought, Prof. Robby Habiba Abror, S.Ag., M.Hum., stressed the importance of student involvement in various academic and non-academic activities. “Being a student is the time to hone your activity in various matters. We can look to students abroad who are very active and independent even since their undergraduate years,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Vice Rector III for Student Affairs and Cooperation of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Dr. Abdur Rozaki, S.Ag., M.Si., encouraged participants to continuously improve their self-quality. “With a quantity that is not so large, you must show that you are superior in quality. Prepare yourselves; the hope is that each of you will become a great person in your respective fields in the future,” he advised.

Entering the core session, the workshop featured Dr. Moh Solikul Hadi, M.Pd., a lecturer and the Chairperson of LP3M STAI Masjid Syuhada Yogyakarta (STAIMSYA), as the keynote speaker. In his presentation, he explained the importance of religious moderation as a balanced and non-extreme religious stance. He emphasized that diversity is sunnatullah (God's law) that must be accepted openly and not perceived as a threat. According to him, religious moderation emphasizes humanistic understanding, respect for differences, national commitment, the rejection of violence, and the acceptance of cultural diversity in the practice of religious life.

He also introduced three benchmarks to assess whether a religious practice is excessive or not, namely humanity, mutual consensus, and public order. Religious moderation is seen as a key to preventing conflict, overcoming radicalism, and maintaining harmony amidst Indonesia's pluralistic society.

The discussion was dynamic, guided by moderator Putri Faizah, a Master’s student in Qur’anic Studies and Interpretation (IAT) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The interaction between the speaker, moderator, and participants was very lively. Students actively asked critical questions, provided responses, and debated arguments and opinions regarding the issues of religious moderation raised in the forum. The liveliness of this discussion forum was driven by the highly interactive role of the speaker, the active moderator, and the quality of the FUPI KIPK students who are strong in literacy, critical thinking, courage, and enthusiasm.

This workshop is expected to strengthen KIPK students' understanding of the importance of religious moderation and motivate them to become a tolerant and high-achieving young generation that plays an active role in maintaining harmony within the campus environment and society.