Medan Cilik Scientist Unjuk Creativity At Gramedia Science Day 2025 With Danamon

JAKARTA - After recording success in 2024 involving 600 participants, Gramedia together with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (Danamon) again held a Gramedia Science Day 2025 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Santika Dyandra Convention Center, Medan. This year, enthusiasm increased with the presence of 852 students from grade 4'6 elementary school who are ready to compete and explore in the world of science.

This event is a forum for Indonesian child scientists to hone creativity, critical thinking skills, as well as enjoy an exciting and memorable science learning experience.

This event was successfully organized with Danamon's support as the main sponsor. Through his participation in Gramedia Science Day, Danamon has played an active role in fostering children's interest in learning and curiosity about science from an early age.

This support is in line with Danamon's vision of caring and helping millions reach prosperity, where education is one of the main foundations to achieve that well-being.

"Danamon is proud to be able to support the implementation of the 2025 Gramedia Science Day today. Through a series of holistic financial products and solutions, Danamon wants to support growth and progress in the field of Indonesian education, as well as meeting the needs of financial management for parents, children and educational institutions. This can certainly be realized with strategic cooperation with leading partners in the field of education, such as Gramedia," said Riana Suagiat as Regional Corporate Officer, PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk, in a statement, Monday, August 11.

Danamon's full support with sponsors is an important part of the implementation of this activity. The synergy between Gramedia and Danamon not only creates a fun learning momentum for children, but also strengthens cross-party collaboration in fostering interest and love for science from an early age. With this spirit, the 2025 Gramedia Science Day is again a space for meeting, learning, and innovating for the nation's next generation.

Not only featuring game-based competitions and scientific challenges as the main attraction, but Gramedia Science Day 2025 also offers a variety of other interesting activities for teachers and accompanying parents. The assistants can take part in inspiring talk shows, educational exhibitions, to workshops packaged in the 'halo, school' program. The entire series of events is designed to provide an interactive experience that enriches the insight of all parties present.

Not to forget, various interesting booths also enlivened the event. Starting from the Danamon booth which provides various special offers, to the free health check service booth which is also crowded with participants and assistants, Hokben, Advance massage chairs, to free health check services by Columbia Asia Hospital, Medan, which is crowded with participants and assistants. The presence of these booths further complements the excitement of Gramedia Science Day 2025 and provides added value for all parties present.

Since it was first held in 2016, Gramedia Science Day has continued to be a forum for young scientists to deepen their knowledge and explore the world of science. This year, Gramedia Science Day carries the theme "Energy" and encourages young scientists to actively innovate and express their creative ideas about Energy. In addition, various well-known brands such as Pilots, Youvit, Eversac, Piknik, and Kukiko participated as event supporters at the 2025 Gramedia Science Day.

Especially for the students of grades 4'6 Elementary School, this year's competition involved experienced judges in their fields, namely Doni Aldo Samuel Siahaan, S.S., MS, Riky Stepanus Situmorang, M.Eng., Ph.D., and Ir. Gina Cynthia Cynthia RAphita Hasibuan, ST, M.Sc., Ph.D. The presence of these experts ensures that the assessment process runs objectively, transparently, and with full credibility.

We are very happy to see the extraordinary enthusiasm of the participants of the Gramedia Science Day 2025. The enthusiasm shown by the children as well as the support from parents and accompanying teachers really provides positive energy for us. We hope that this event can be a fun and useful forum to hone the creativity and thinking skills of Indonesian child scientists," said Mr. Made Ruswidhi Sultrawan as General Manager of Marketing Gramedia.

In addition to the various memorable experiences and knowledge gained by the participants, Gramedia Science Day 2025 also provides opportunities to win other interesting prizes, such as millions of rupiah prizes, exclusive merchandise, plaques and medals, Gramedia vouchers, to certificates for champions, which of course get full support from collaborators, especially Danamon.

"Seeing the enthusiasm of the participants and full support from the companions of Gramedia Science Day 2025, further convinces us that this program has a positive impact, especially for Indonesia's next generation. We hope that Danamon's support can make a real contribution to the younger generation to continue to excel in the field of science," said Riana Suagiat as Regional Corporate Officer, PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk.

Through the 2025 Gramedia Science Day, Gramedia and Danamon hope to continue to grow children's interest, curiosity, and love for the world of science. With the support of various parties, this event is expected to be the first step for the birth of a young generation who is creative, critical, and ready to contribute to the progress of the nation in the future.