Creative Economy Boom at JKF 2026, Synergy of MSMEs and Digital Innovation

Total Transactions at JKF 2026 touched Rp55 billion, which includes the sale of UMKM products, business matching, financing, to export commitments. (IST)

JAKARTA - The Jakarta Creative Festival (JKF) 2026, which was held on July 4-5, 2026 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, successfully became a new magnet for the creative economy ecosystem. Carrying the theme "A Creative Movement for a Sustainable Global City" with the tagline "INXPIRE: Innovate, Explore, Empower", this annual festival managed to bring together the government, academics, communities, and business actors in one collaborative space.

Held by Bank Indonesia DKI Jakarta Province together with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the Financial Services Authority (OJK), JKF 2026 is a strategic step to strengthen Jakarta's position as an inclusive global city ahead of its 500th anniversary.

The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung Wibowo, had emphasized that this sector is a new engine for the economy.

"The creative economy is a new engine of economic growth. The creative economy will change the face of the city and the province concerned," he said in a press conference some time ago.

Interaction of visitors with participants who have booths at JKF. (IST)

JKF 2026 Positive Note: Transaction Breaks Rp55 Billion

The enthusiasm of the community for local products was very high throughout the two days of the event. The following are some of the important achievements of this year's JKF event:

Tenant participation: Followed by 377 tenants (290 SME tenants and 87 service, education, and community tenants). Number of Visitors: Reaching around 15,000 people. Total Transactions: Touching the figure of Rp. 55 billion, which includes the sale of SME products, business matching, financing, to export commitments. Banking Support: Through the Indonesian Intermediation Acceleration Program (PINISI), this festival encourages banking financing commitments to corporations worth Rp. 575 billion.

In addition to product exhibitions, JKF 2026 was also enlivened by 1,940 participants in competitions, ranging from the Jakarta Youth Film Festival, band competitions, to urban farming festivals.

Digital Touch Behind the Convenience of Transactions

Behind the success of the transaction worth billions of rupiah, the smooth running of the digital payment ecosystem plays an important role. The presence of financial technology helps creative business actors manage transactions more modern and secure.

One of the collaborators trusted by Bank Indonesia to oversee the implementation of digitalization at JKF 2026 is YUKK Payment Gateway.

"For us, the implementation of the JKF this time is the largest with a much more diverse industry coverage, ranging from the creative community, sports, to the film industry. We are proud to be trusted as one of the collaborators in this event," said Ochi Apri Daryanti, VP of Marketing Department YUKK Payment Gateway.

Answering the Financial Challenges of MSMEs

In this festival, the integration of payment systems based on QRIS, virtual accounts, payment links, to e-wallets becomes a bridge that facilitates interaction between sellers and buyers. Not only does it make it easier for consumers to choose a payment method, the adoption of real-time transaction recording technology through merchant applications also helps MSMEs to monitor their business performance more accurately and data-based.

This step is in line with JKF's long-term vision to expand market access and accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia. Prior to participating in JKF 2026, support for similar ecosystems has also been carried out at various public events, such as culinary festivals, music concerts, and large-scale sports events.

Through cross-sector synergy like this, the Jakarta Creative Festival is expected not only to stop as an annual celebration, but to become a sustainable spark for the inclusive growth of the digital economy in Indonesia.