[#TIOF] TU Forgemaster 101 July 2026
About
The IO Foundation (TIOF) is scaling up the technical leadership within the Argos Clubs ecosystem by open registrations for the upcoming TechUp Forgemaster 101 Workshop and Certification.
A Forgemaster is the designation for certified Argos trainers who are equipped to teach, mentor and onboard new members into Argos Clubs. The goal of this workshop is to build a robust, self-sustaining network of peer-led trainers. It will allow individual university chapters to grow independently and scale their local engineer communities.
The Ultimate Skill Upgrade
The absolute best way to master a technology is to teach it.
By stepping into the role of a trainer, you will radically elevate your own technical capabilities. Defending your infrastructure choices, troubleshooting live edge cases for your peers and breaking down complex pipelines on the fly will force you to develop a much deeper, elite level of technical mastery, transforming you into a significantly more formidable and confident engineer.
Understanding the Forgemaster Ecosystem
To enjoy your Argos Club infrastructure and services, every active member must pass through our standard onboarding pipeline. As a Forgemaster, you will be certified to lead new members through our three foundational pillars:
Infrastructure: The hardware and software that runs an Argos Club.
Services: The collection of services an Argos Club offers to its members.
Operations: The management of the club itself, from regular membership to Committee leadership.
🌐 Go Global with the Forgemaster Pathway: By becoming a certified Forgemaster, you don't just train your local chapter, you will enter a global progression track that unlocks international leadership opportunities as our network expands:
Forgemaster 101 (The current workshop track): Learn to master the onboarding pipeline and get certified to assist in onboarding and enrolling new Argos members globally.
Forgemaster 102: Level up your operational skills to assist in launching brand-new Argos Club chapters around the world.
Forgemaster 103: Achieve top-tier mastery, giving you the authority to independently initiate and launch new clubs globally.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
This program is open to active Members and Mentors of Argos Clubs who want to step into an international leadership and training role.
⚠️ Mandatory Requirement Because you will be learning how to onboard others, you must have successfully completed your own onboarding process first. All applicants are required to upload/provide their official Argos Onboarding Certificate when submitting their registration.
HAVEN'T JOIN THE IETF 126 FELLOWSHIP YET?
In-Person Attendance:
To get the most out of the hands-on labs, you are strongly encouraged to attend the sessions in person at the hosting university hub closest to your current holiday location, even if it is not your home campus! A hybrid option will be available strictly for participants who are completely outside the regions of our two physical hosts
🏖️ Holiday & Local Hub Format:
Since this workshop takes place during the student holiday season when many members return to their hometowns, we are running this program concurrently with our IETF 126 event track. This will allow you to maximize your time and earn two distinct, high-value credentials simultaneously.
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Hosting Hubs & Schedule
Select the physical hub that is most accessible to you during the break. We highly encourage completing the Forgemaster training and continuing straight into the afternoon IETF sessions.
Hub 1 Pradita University, Tangerang
Forgemaster 101: 20 – 21 July 2026 @ 10:00 – 14:00 WIB
You can then join the IETF 126 Sessions: Saturday, 20-21 July 2026 @ 14:00 – 17:00 WIB
Hub 2 Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung
Forgemaster 101: 23 – 24 July 2026 @ 10:00 – 14:00 WIB
Contact Us for more info:
Email: [email protected]
Telegram: @TIOFContact
Workshop Structure & Curriculum
This focuses on technical updates and live validation
This certification program introduces participants to the essential skills needed to support the onboarding of new members in their Argos Club as well as its growth. It covers foundational onboarding practices, member engagement strategies and techniques for fostering collaboration within the club. Through interactive sessions and case studies, trainees will learn to assist during club launches and provide ongoing support to existing members.
Who will you meet
By participating in this ForgeMaster course you will meet the team from The IO Foundation and fellow Argos Club ForgeMasters.
Jean F. Queralt
Founder & CEO
The IO Foundation
Irena Gunawan
Associate
The IO Foundation
Pavel Farhan
Associate
The IO Foundation
LIMITED SPOTS
APPLY BY: THURSDAY, 16TH JULY 2026 23:59 (UTC+00) APPLY NOW
Terms of Reference
Applicants must understand and abide by the following:
Requirements
CLARIFICATION
This Forgemater 101 is open for all ARGOS Member and Mentors. You can join the workshop IN PERSON or REMOTE in ANY hub no matter which club you are from.
See Hosting Hubs & Schedule for more details.
English fluent both oral and written
Fluent level of local official languages is a plus.
Force Majeure & Cancellation Policy
In the event of force majeure (such as a medical emergency or a death in the immediate family) you must notify the committee immediately and provide supporting documentation.
This will allow your allocated fellowship seat to be passed to another candidate on the waiting list.
Benefits
By participating in this course, you will enjoy the following benefits:
What is covered
The following items are covered in this remote Fellowship:
Forgemaster workshop and certification costs
TIOF will cover this cost in full.
Per diem
This Fellowship does not include per diem.
Others
This list may be updated as necessary.
Timeline
29/06/2026: Opening of applications
Submit your interest! Make sure to read the Requirements and understand the Responsibilities. APPLY NOW
16/07/26: Closing of applications
Applications will not be accepted beyond this date (UTC + 00).
21-22 & 23-24/07/26: Forgemaster 101 Certification and Workshop
Participate in a workshop and certification under a hybrid modality.
31/07/26: Submission of Final Report
Last date to submit your Final Report for evaluation.
15/08/2026: Issuing of digital certificates
Participants who have successfully completed the Requirements will receive a digital certificate as a proof of completion.
LIMITED SPOTS
APPLY BY: THURSDAY, 16TH JULY 2026 23:59 (UTC+00) APPLY NOW
Acknowledgements
The IO Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to our Sponsors and valued Partners, whose unwavering support makes this fellowship possible.
Sponsors
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Partners
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Universitas Pradita
Banten, Indonesia
Universitas Kristen Maranatha (UKM)
Bandung, Indonesia
Sponsorship Opportunities
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