Jakarta's 498th Anniversary Public Seminar: Discuss Jakarta's Transformation Towards Smart City Global

Chairman of the Indonesian Lentera Sanjeev Foundation, Arthur Sanger, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of re-tracing the spirit of the nation's founders in shaping the identity of Jakarta. (IST)

JAKARTA - In commemoration of the 498th Anniversary of Jakarta, the Indonesian Lentera Sanjeev Foundation in collaboration with the Indonesian Catholic University Alumni Association Atma Jaya Jakarta (Perluni UAJ) held a public seminar entitled Reading Jakarta: From the Vision of Founding Parents to Smart City. This event was held at the Atma Jaya Unique Campus, Jakarta, and succeeded in attracting high enthusiasm from the public.

As many as 151 participants registered and 83 were present in person, consisting of students, academics, alumni, public policy observers, and the general public who are concerned about the future direction of Jakarta as a global, technology-based sustainable city.

The seminar aims to:

Encourage Intellectual Collaboration And Public Participation

The chairman of the Indonesian Lentera Sanjeev Foundation, Arthur Sanger, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of retracing the spirit of the nation's founders in shaping the identity of Jakarta. He invited participants to make historical reflection the basis for welcoming the transformation of the capital city.

The same thing was conveyed by Jefri Moses Kam, SH., MH., Secretary General of Needni UAJ, which emphasized the importance of collaboration between alumni, academics, and the government in building an inclusive, cultured, and adaptive Jakarta to the challenges of the digital age.

Jakarta Towards Smart And Global Cities: Perspective Sources

Cyril Cyril 'Chico' Hakim, Special Staff to the Governor of Jakarta, conveyed the strategy of the Jakarta transformation roadmap towards Smart City. He highlighted innovations such as the JAKI application (Jakarta Kini), technology-based waste management (PLTSa), strengthening DKI Provincial Government HR, and developing the digital economy as the main pillar in the development of modern cities.

Dwi Wijayanto Rio Sambodo, SE., MM., Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, explained the role of the legislature in ensuring the accountability of Smart City policies through supervision of the APBD and the preparation of regional regulations. He encouraged city digitization projects not only to be visible (visible), but also to be truly valuable (valued) for residents.

Prof. Dr. Sylviana Murni, SH., M.Si., a Betawi figure as well as a former Mayor of Central Jakarta and Member of the DPD RI 2019 2024, emphasized the importance of preserving local culture. He encourages community approaches through FOKKKUNDING (Family and Community Communication Forum) in realizing a global city that remains rooted in cultural and social values.

Dra. Diennaryati Tjokrosuprihatono, M.Si., Psychologist, grandson of National Hero MH Thamrin and former Indonesian Ambassador to Ecuador, reminded that Jakarta as a global city must prioritize the values of Pancasila, understanding history, and form a young generation who is smart and competitive through diplomacy and culture.

Christiana Chelsia Chan, SH., LL.M., the representative of Needni UAJ, underlined the importance of the contribution of the intellectual community and alumni of private universities, especially Unika Atma Jaya, in establishing research-based policies. He gave an example of the Dam Afsluitdijk project in the Netherlands which was successful due to collaboration between the government and the academic community.

Deputy Chairperson of the Jakarta Provincial BAPPEDA, Deftrianov, conveyed the Jakarta Provincial Government's commitment to developing responsive and participatory policies through the use of technology and data disclosure. He emphasized that Jakarta is being prepared to become a globally competitive city at the world level, with a target of entering the top 20 global cities.