Jakarta To Host The 2022 International Publishers Association World Congress

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Riza Patria/VOI -Diah Ayu

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta has been chosen to host the 33rd International Publishers Association World Congress (IPA World Congress) in 2022.

This was stated by the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria, after receiving the arrival of the Executive Committee Delegation and the IPA World Congress 2022 Organizing Committee.

"On behalf of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, I gladly welcome the presence of the IPA Executive Committee Delegations in Jakarta. Alhamdulillah, in 2022, Jakarta has the honor to host the 2022 IPA World Congress, which is the largest biennial event to gather publisher federations in Indonesia. all over the world," said Riza at DKI City Hall, Tuesday, May 17.

Riza said the appointment of Jakarta as the host of the 2022 IPA shows a decisive early stage in the development of the publishing and book industry in Indonesia.

The IPA World Congress that will be held, continued Riza, is also held to build a platform for world publishers to voice, discuss, and collaborate on important issues about the industry, its challenges, and opportunities, especially in the post-pandemic era.

"Coupled with the election of Jakarta as the host of the 33rd International Publishers Association Congress (IPA World Congress), it will certainly open up a lot of harmonious cooperation between publishers and book industry players not only in Indonesia but also throughout the world," he said.

It is hoped that the 2022 IPA World Congress can later become an event to be able to provide enthusiasm, exchange ideas, and open up creative spaces after the pandemic that is happening all over the world. Through this congress, in the future, Jakarta will be able to become a hub for literacy, cultural and artistic activities in Indonesia in particular and Southeast Asia in general.