Merdeka Innovation Summit 2023 Ready To Be Held, Encourages International Innovation Collaboration For Indonesia's Future

JAKARTA - As a form of appreciation and encouraging the collaboration of innovation, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbud Ristek), through the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research and Technology (Dirjen Dikti Ristek) and Kedaireka, held the 2023 Independence Innovation Summit (MIS) which is a manifestation of the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045.

This event will take place on November 16-17, 2023 at the Bidakara Hotel Indonesia, Jakarta. Plt. Director General of Higher Education, Research and Technology at the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Nizam hopes that this event will not only be a vehicle for collaboration in innovation at the national level, but also open up opportunities for innovation collaboration internationally.

Merdeka Innovation Summit 2023 is a tangible embodiment in welcoming the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045, which focuses on improving human development, implementing science and technology, sustainable economic growth, as well as justice in development and increasing national resilience and governance.

The Chief Executive of MIS 2023, Achmad Adhitya added, Merdeka Innovation Summit plays a platform to highlight the crucial role played by every stakeholder in encouraging innovation and creating solutions. The main theme of the event, "Knowledge-Powered Economic Resilience through Innovation," reflects Indonesia's collective spirit in realizing the big vision. The main goal of this commitment is to encourage the collaboration of revolutionary innovations, therefore we also present the best innovation experts abroad," said Adhitya in a media statement received Friday, November 10.

This event will present policy makers, academics, industrial representatives, and innovators from various backgrounds. The sources on the first day included Lead Scientist for Process Development of Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 Carina Joe, Director of CSIRO Southeast Asia Amelia Fyfield, Managing Director of Google Indonesia Randy Jusuf, IPB University Rector Arif Satria and Senior Science and Technology Policy Fellow, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan Yasuko Kasai.

Then on the second day, among others, Chief Solution Architect for Nvidia AI Technology Center Simon See, Director of Business Development YG Entertainment & Executive Director, Encast Co. Ltd Charlie Cho and Founder of RM Synergy Riri Muktamar.

In an open and free atmosphere, participants will have a unique opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate. Through various discussions, dialogue, and knowledge exchange, this Summit aims to foster a strong desire for collective action, as well as develop a culture of collaboration and innovation in accordance with the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045.

Merdeka Innovation Summit will consist of the following segments:Main Hall: Featuring great thinkers, policymakers, and industry pioneers in dynamic discussions about current challenges and opportunities, as well as how collaborations between academics, businesses, and society encourage progress and the intended solutions.

InnovTalks: A short session in which innovators, top thinkers, and industry experts share their transformation journey and impact their innovation on society.

The Expo: An interactive experience that exhibits advanced technology, projects-transformation, and leading innovative solutions. A place where participants can engage with live exhibitions, interactive displays, as well as visionary businesses in the world of innovation.

Networking Area: Academic gathering places and industry stakeholders to interact meaningfully, form valuable partnerships, exchange views, and explore opportunities to drive innovation and progress.

Participants of this event include academics, researchers, industry pioneers, innovators, government officials, policymakers, enthusiasts of innovation, the general public, and media professionals.

Join us in the Independence Innovation Summit on November 16-17, 2023, at the Indonesian Bidakara Hotel, and be part of a transformation journey towards a future strengthened by knowledge for Indonesia.