Indonesia Promotes Industry 4.0, Biodiesel And Nickel At The Hannover Messe 2020

President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin chaired the Limited Meeting to discuss Preparations for Indonesia's participation at the Hannover Messe World Expo Dubai. (Photo: Ministry of Industry)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government is ready to showcase the various capabilities of the national manufacturing sector in applying industrial technology 4.0 at the prestigious Hannover Messe 2020 exhibition in Germany. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate the ability of Indonesia's manufacturing sector in the eyes of the world, especially in transforming into the industrial era 4.0.

"Show the face of Indonesia as an emerging country that is carrying out economic transformation to industry 4.0 based on research and innovation, it is important for us to show it," said President Joko Widodo at the introduction of a limited meeting on the Preparation for the Hannover Messe 2020 and World Expo Dubai 2020 at the Presidential Office, Jakarta. , Monday February 17th.

On this occasion, President Jokowi asked that the preparations for the Hannover Messe 2020 be truly finalized in detail. This is because Indonesia has become an official partner country at the Hannover Messe 2020.

"Because the time is very tight, there are only two months left, namely in April, so the preparations are really thorough," he said.

The Head of State also hopes that at the Hannover Messe 2010 event, Indonesia can show that it is an attractive country to work with, starting from industrial development, environmentally friendly energy, and biodiesel.

"In addition, we have the greatest nickel potential in the world which will later be able to produce lithium-ion batteries which will play a role in future generations," he said.

Furthermore, as the first country in ASEAN to become the official partner of the Hannover Messe, Indonesia must be able to take the maximum benefits and opportunities for the improvement of the national economy. In fact, it could be an entry point to promote trade, tourism and investment.

"I received reports that 91 countries will participate in the Hannover Messe, attended by more than 200 thousand visitors, 68 percent of whom are CEOs of large companies and are expected to push around 6.5 million business contracts," said Jokowi.

Carrying out Making Indonesia 4.0

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said, Hannover Messe is the largest industrial technology exhibition in the world. The exhibition's global exposure is reflected in the presence of 6,000 co-exhibitors.

"The Hannover Messe 2020 will take place on April 20-24, with the general theme being industrial transformation," he said.

This event will feature a variety of technology products divided into six thematic categories, namely future hubs, engineered parts & solutions, logistic solutions, automation, motion & drives, energy solutions, and digital ecosystem.

"Meanwhile, the special theme we are carrying is Making Indonesia 4.0, which will show the achievements of implementing industrial technology 4.0 in five priority industrial sectors," explained the Minister of Industry.

The five sectors are the food and beverage industry, the textile and clothing industry, the automotive industry, the chemical industry, and the electronics industry.

As part of the branding strategy, in addition to the partner country logo, the tagline "Connect to Accelerate" will also be used, which invites various stakeholders to work together to encourage the growth of the industrial sector through the application of industrial technology 4.0.

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"This participation aims to promote the road map for Making Indonesia 4.0, encourage industrial cooperation, and promote exports and investment in the manufacturing industry," said Agus.

The Director General of Regional Resilience and International Industrial Access (KPAII) of the Ministry of Industry, Doddy Rahadi said, Indonesia has a great opportunity at the Hannover Messe 2020 event, especially in spurring the national industrial sector to be globally competitive, including through cooperation in the fields of investment, technology and resources. human resources (HR).

"At the Indonesian Pavilion, we will display more than 170 co-exhibitors in an area of 3,000 square meters," he said.

In addition to promoting national industry players, the Indonesian delegation will also present Indonesian research and startup institutions and raise them in seminars and conferences, both at the Indonesian pavilion and at activities scheduled by the organizers.

The Indonesian Pavilion with the theme "Making Indonesia 4.0" will be divided into three areas, namely the General Purposes Area (Conference, Business Meeting area), the Making Indonesia 4.0 Area, and the Hannover Messe Display Category Area.