The main topic of PAPTEKINDO International Conference and Convention 2023 is "Link and Match between TVET and Industry Needs in Supporting Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program" which developed based on the last year's conference theme "Strengthening of Technology and Vocational Competency on Industrial Revolution 4.0 Towards Society 5.0". The conference's main goals are to (1) bring together researchers, practitioners, students, and representatives of civil society organizations in a scientific forum; and (2) share and discuss theoretical and practical knowledge about vocational education, innovation in applied science, and engineering.