IABC Indonesia Mid Year Conference Event Poster Portrait

Proudly Presents:

(names in * means in confirmation. Speakers are subject to change without prior notification.)

  • Ir. H. Joko Widodo, President RI*
  • Dr. H. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, B.B.A., M.B.A., Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, RI*
  • Dr. H. Emil Elestianto Dardak, B. Bus., M.Sc., Vice Governor of East Java, RI, and President, EAROPH International
  • Abdullah Azwar Anas, S.Pd., S.S., M.Si., Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, RI*
  • Dito Ariotedjo, S.H, Minister of Youth and Sports, RI
  • Ir. Bambang Susantono, MCP., MSCE., Ph.D, Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority, Republic of Indonesia
  • Mahendra Siregar, S.E., M.Ec., Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK)*
  • Ir. Ary Sudijanto, M.S.E., Director General of Agency for Standardization of Environment and Forestry Instruments (ASEFI), Ministry of Environment and Forestry
  • Fadjar Djoko Santoso, VP Corporate Communication, PT Pertamina (Persero)
  • Elly Mustrianita – Director of Corporate Communications, PZ Cussons Indonesia
  • Arif Mujahidin – Corporate Communications Director, Danone Indonesia
  • Hera F. Haryn – EVP Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk
  • Melanie Masriel – Chief of Corporate Affairs, Engagement and Sustainability, L’Oréal Indonesia
  • Jenderal TNI Muhammad Andika Perkasa, S.E., M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D – Former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces*
  • I Gede Nyoman Yetna – Director of Listing, Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)*
  • Dr. (H.C) Prita Kemal Gani, MBA, MCIPR, APR, FIPR (CEO and Founder, LSPR Institute Communication and Business)
  • Elvera N. Makki, ABC, SCMP – President, IABC Indonesia Chapter, and Founder & CEO, VMCS Advisory Indonesia
  • and many more…

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Why Join The Conference

Elvera N. Makki Moderator

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Int’l Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is one of the largest global professional communities of Business Communicators, PR, Public Affairs, and Sustainability with 100 chapters worldwide, 8K members, 600 volunteer leaders, and around 1K knowledge resources of best practices. The uniqueness of this event is the choice of contextual and relevant topics, credible sources, and experts in respective fields. This makes the IABC Indonesia Conference provide new insights and networking opportunities with added value on an international scale for participants and wider corporate branding exposures for the sponsors and partners not only in Indonesia but also in APAC and Global IABC Network.

Dipercaya oleh International Association of Business Communicators untuk mengepalai pengembangan profesi PR dan komunikasi di Indonesia, Vera menikmati perannya ini, bekerjasama dengan ratusan profesional PR dari berbagai puluhan negara. Ia meraih berbagai prestasi baik secara nasional maupun internasional di dunia komunikasi, leadership, women, maupun CSR/Sustainability. Saat ini Vera merupakan Founder dan CEO VMCS Public Relations.

Keynote Speaker

Ir. Bambang Susantono MCP MSCE PhD

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About the Keynote Speaker:
Ir. Bambang Susantono MCP., MSCE., Ph.D is the Chairman of IKN (Ibu Kota Nusantara). The Authority, a ministerial-level agency working directly under the President of the Republic of Indonesia, is in charge of planning and constructing Indonesia’s new capital, as well as overseeing the government’s transition to the new city and eventually becoming its administrator. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Susantono was the Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) between 2015-2022.

Special Addresses

Menpora Dito Ariotedjo

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About the MInister:
Ario Bimo Nandito Ariotedjo, S.H. or better known as Dito Ariotedjo (born 25 September 1990) is an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as Minister of Youth and Sports. Aged 32 years when inaugurated this year, he is the youngest Minister of Youth and Sports in the Indonesian ministerial history.

Emil Elestianto Dardak

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About the Vice Governor of East Java:
Emil Elestianto Dardak (Emil) adalah pemimpin muda yang menjanjikan yang meraih gelar doktor pada usia 22 tahun di Jepang dan juga lulusan Universitas Oxford. Dipupuk dengan kemampuan public speaking dan komunikasi yang melebihi rata-rata, dalam sesi ini ia akan mengajak generasi muda untuk lebih sadar akan kelestarian dan memberikan contoh untuk mengambil tindakan nyata. Dia akan menggerakkan Anda dengan keterampilan persuasifnya yang luar biasa dan meyakinkan audiens dengan konten berbasis data.

The Speakers

Fadjar Djoko Santoso

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About the Speaker:
Been working in the field of communication and media practice since 2008. Graduated from the University of Melbourne, with major Master of Global Media Communication. Currently, in charge of managing corporate communication of PT. Pertamina (Persero).

Rike E. Amru

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About the Speaker:
Rike E. Amru is Co-Founder & CEO of Beecomms Indonesia who has over 20 years of experience in the TV industry as a journalist and news anchor. Rike has transitioned into a passionate sustainability enthusiast and is currently pursuing studies in sustainability. Previously, she conducted numerous interviews with prominent figures in the Green Talk program for two years, dedicating herself to promoting environmental awareness and sustainability through the power of media. She realized the immense potential of media in promoting environmental awareness and this realization led her to establish Green Perspective, a digital platform focused on spreading sustainability messages and inspiring positive change.

Melanie Masriel L'oreal

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About the Speaker:
A reputation management professional with well-rounded experience in Corporate Affairs including Corporate and Brand Communications, Digital Communications, Employee Engagement and Employer Branding, Regulatory and Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Crisis Management.

Elly Mustrianita

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About the Speaker:
Elly Mustrianita is the Director of Corporate Communications, PZ Cussons. Together with the respective team, she takes care of the Sustainability efforts in Indonesia with a campaign initiative “Small Step Big Impact, Small Steps for a Better Future.”

Under her leadership and working together with key business leaders, PZ Cussons has sustainable-driven activities which aligns with its corporate values and also the purpose of PZ Cussons: For Everyone, For Life, For Good. This effort resulted in a real action, the product of Cussons Baby Wet Wipes becomes the first baby wipes product in Indonesia with an eco-label certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Arif Mujahidin Danone

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About the Speaker:
Professionals in Public Affairs, Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility with 20+ years experience in various leading FMCGs with journalism background. A speaker, lecturer, trainer in communications, media relations, corporate affairs and corporate social responsibility and winner of various external acknowledgement and awards. Extensive knowledge in Indonesian media with strong knowledge in consumer, nutrition and stakeholders management issues.

Hera F. Haryn

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About the Speaker:
Hera is an EVP Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. Hera was a former Director and Editor in Chief of CNBC Indonesia TV. Before that, her previous posts included as a news anchor at CNN Indonesia, Business Anchor at Bloomberg TV, and Investigate Journalist at Metro TV.

Prita Kemal Gani

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About the Speaker:
Prita Kemal Gani is known as a progressive entrepreneur owning and operating LSPR Institute of Communication & Business.
On 15 November 2021, Coventry University awarded Prita an honorary doctorate in Public Relations for her enormous contribution to the world of education related to Public Relations and Communication in the ASEAN region. Prita also received the Global ICON AWARD from the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication and the title of Fellow of the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia in recognition for her distinguished service in the field of Public Relations on 2022.

Puteri Anetta Komarudin

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About the Speaker:
A young female politician, Puteri is named the Chairperson of the Youth Caucus of DPR RI and a member of the Indonesian Women Parliamentarian Caucus of DPR RI.

Elected as an Member Of Parliament for the 2019-2024 term, Puteri Komarudin serves as a member of the House Commission XI, overseeing finance, banking, and national development planning sectors. She is also a member of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation (BKSAP). In this capacity, she serves as the Chairperson of Indonesia-China Bilateral Cooperation Group, and the Regional Representatives for the Asia-Pacific Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Bureau of the Women Parliamentarians.

Elvera N. Makki Moderator

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About the Moderator:
Dipercaya oleh International Association of Business Communicators untuk mengepalai pengembangan profesi PR dan komunikasi di Indonesia, Vera menikmati perannya ini, bekerjasama dengan ratusan profesional PR dari berbagai puluhan negara. Ia meraih berbagai prestasi baik secara nasional maupun internasional di dunia komunikasi, leadership, women, maupun CSR/Sustainability. Saat ini Vera merupakan Founder dan CEO VMCS Public Relations.

Collaborators, Community Partners, and Professionals

IABC Indonesia in collaboration with Pijar Foundation proudly presents Gen Z Circle: Together for a Better Future, as part of the IABC Indonesia Mid-Year Conference 2023 themed “Sustainability Today, Legacy for Tomorrow”.

Ferro Pijar Foundation
Cazadira F. Tamzil Pijar Foundation

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