Center of Governance & Digitalization

Bi-Monthly Meeting of Business-Led Think Tanks
2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | IBC Office
This regular bi-monthly meeting will bring together leading business-led think tanks, including APINDO Institute, KADIN Indonesia Institute, HIPMI Institute, Prasasti Center for Policy Studies, and IBC Institute.
The meeting will serve as a platform to strengthen synergy, coordination, and collaboration among business-led think tanks in Indonesia. It will also provide an opportunity for each institution to share its current agenda, policy priorities, research focus, and upcoming initiatives.
Through this discussion, participants will explore potential areas of alignment and cooperation, including joint studies, policy dialogues, public advocacy, and strategic engagement with government and other stakeholders. The meeting will aim to build a more connected and collaborative ecosystem of business-led policy institutions that can contribute more effectively to Indonesia’s economic and policy development.

Germany - Indonesia Digital Dialogue: 3rd Annual Meeting
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:30 | Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital
This activity is part of the IGDD cooperation framework and initiatives, which have been underway since 2022 as a strategic platform to promote inclusive, safe, and human-centred digital transformation.
The third annual meeting aims to review progress achieved so far, reaffirm both countries’ commitment, and agree on the future direction and targets of the working groups, particularly in data protection, cross-border data flows, and artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

Indonesia Economic Summit 2026
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | Shangri La Hotel Jakarta
The Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) is the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) annual flagship event. IES is a high-level forum designed to bring together international business leaders, policymakers, thinkers, and industry champions. The forum explored Indonesia’s current and future economic development, and how it became the new growth hub in the global landscape.
In 2025, IES addressed a wide range of important topics, including industrialization, fiscal and monetary policy, investment, food security, energy transition, state-owned enterprise reform, international market diversification, green protectionism, and human talent development.
Continuing in 2026, IES is scheduled to take place on 3–4 February in Jakarta. The summit will be a two-day forum with the theme of “Coming Together to Boost Resilient Growth and Shared Prosperity”, exploring key issues in the topics of inclusive growth, national economic model, overseas worker, trade policies, industrial investment, business competitiveness, digital transformation, ASEAN economic positioning, and strategies to address challenges of global risks.
IES 2026 will also provide a platform for business leaders and strategic partners to engage in discourse through thematic and bilateral roundtables, alongside in-depth policy dialogues with government. A new feature of this year’s summit, the ‘IES in Action’ segment, will showcase IBC’s ongoing projects and research, while also providing a dedicated space to highlight its key initiatives.
Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) present as a:
● Voice of Indonesian Leading Businesses
● Platform of Constructive Dialogue
● Advocate of Policy Refinement
● Champion of Business – Government Collaboration
● Driver of Good Economic Governance

IBC Business Outlook 2026
2026-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Mulia Senayan

The Launching of Policy Brief on Harmonizing Data Regulations
2025-10-30 14:30 - 16:30 | The Westin Jakarta, Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.Kav. C-22A, Indonesia
In Indonesia, data governance remains fragmented across sectors and institutions, creating
uncertainty for businesses and challenges for international collaboration. To address this, the
Secretariat of Digital Dialogues Indonesia and the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) Institute
have initiated a Policy Brief on Harmonizing Data Regulations, providing analysis and practical
recommendations for aligning regulatory frameworks. The brief seeks to promote coherence,
legal certainty, and interoperability, supporting Indonesia’s ambition to become a trusted
digital hub that balances innovation, competitiveness, and societal trust. For Germany,
harmonizing data regulations with a partner country offers important economic and strategic
benefits. It supports digital innovation by providing clear and predictable rules for sectors such
as AI, fintech, and health tech, while also encouraging cross-border research, innovation hubs,
and digital infrastructure projects. A joint framework further enables both countries to shape
regional and global standards, positioning them as leaders in data governance. This
partnership could also serve as a foundation for broader cooperation, such as EU-ASEAN or
G20 digital economy initiatives, strengthening Germany’s international role.
To advance this agenda, the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and
Government Modernization (BMDS) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital
Affairs (MCDA) will jointly support the launch of the Policy Brief. The event will highlight the
importance of harmonized data policies in strengthening global data governance, accelerating
Indonesia’s digital economy, and fostering international cooperation on digital policy between
both countries.

Indonesia Digital Bank Summit 2025
2025-08-19 | Hotel Raffles Jakarta
This initiative aims to raise public awareness of the dangers of fraud and the increasingly sophisticated practices of illegal financial activities in the digital era. It also serves as a platform to enhance digital literacy and strengthen consumer protection—two critical pillars in fostering trust in technology-based financial services.
IDBS 2025 is expected to act as a strategic forum for developing sustainable policies and innovations in digital banking, while bringing together stakeholders across sectors to foster meaningful collaboration in building a secure, inclusive, and competitive digital finance ecosystem.
The CEO of the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) will take part as one of the panelists in the upcoming session titled “The Great Enabler: Digital Finance Solutions for Real Sector Transformation.” This forum will highlight the critical role of digital finance in driving efficiency, inclusivity, and resilience across the real sector.

IBC–BRIN Policy Dialogue on Industry Agglomeration
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | IBC Office
The Indonesia Business Council (IBC) will hold a meeting with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to discuss the concept and potential of industry agglomeration. During this session, both parties will explore various strategies, challenges, and opportunities related to clustering industries in specific regions to enhance competitiveness and innovation. The discussion will serve as a foundation for drafting comprehensive policy recommendations, which will aim to guide government, industry players, and other stakeholders in fostering sustainable and strategic industry agglomeration in Indonesia.

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between IBC and Bappenas
2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
The Indonesia Business Council (IBC) and Bappenas will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will lay the foundation for strategic collaboration in formulating public policies and implementing development programs aimed at significantly enhancing national competitiveness, improving public welfare, and accelerating the sustainable development agenda. This cooperation will encompass the strengthening of the economic and financial sectors, governance, human resource development, improvement of national productivity, acceleration of innovation, as well as financing of development initiatives and climate change mitigation.

Indonesia Economic Summit 2025
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-19
IES is a high-level forum designed to bring together international business leaders, policymakers, thinkers, and industry champions. The forum will explore Indonesia’s current and future economic development, and how it becomes the new growth hub in the global landscape.
In its first year, IES will explore a range of topics, including industrialization, fiscal and monetary policy, investment, food security, energy transition, state-owned enterprise reform, international market diversification, green protectionism, human talent development, and others.
The forum will feature more than 100 world renowned and prominent Indonesian speakers. IES also provides an opportunity for business leaders and strategic partners to explore future investment and collaboration through a dedicated executive roundtable.
