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22–24 September 2026 — Sampoerna Strategic Square, Jakarta.
Towards Jakarta 500: Building a Resilient and Inclusive City — bringing together researchers, policymakers, universities, industry, and international partners to shape evidence-based policy for Jakarta.
22–24 September 2026
Sampoerna Strategic Square, Jakarta
About the symposium
Bridging research and public policy
Bridging research and public policy
From shared knowledge, through cross-sector problem solving, to policy recommendations.
Purpose
Purpose
A cross-sector platform turning research into policy, advancing Jakarta's path toward a Top 20 Global City by 2045.
Objectives
Objectives
Gather global expert insight across the Infrastructure, Environment, and Social & Economy pillars, and translate it into evidence-based policy inputs for DKI Jakarta.
Expected Outputs
Expected Outputs
A Policy Recommendation Book and a Symposium Completion Report, both submitted to the Jakarta Provincial Government.
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
By invitation for symposium sessions; open to the public for the Call for Poster.
35
35
Invited speakers & experts
3
3
Thematic pillars
9
9
Discussion sub-themes
3
3
Days, one venue
Take part — open to the public
Present your research in Jakarta
Present your research in Jakarta
The Call for Poster is open to researchers, academics, practitioners, public officials, and students — with no age or education-level restrictions. Selected work is shown at the poster exhibition before policymakers and international partners.
Programme
Three days, one line of argument
Three days, one line of argument
From shared knowledge, through cross-sector problem solving, to policy recommendations.
Day 1 · Tuesday, 22 September
Vision & Global Benchmarks
Vision & Global Benchmarks
Opening ceremony and official address by DKI Jakarta
Eight keynote sessions, morning and afternoon — strategic directions and global best practice
Output: global best practice, international collaboration networks, and the direction for the Day 2 discussion.
Output: global best practice, international collaboration networks, and the direction for the Day 2 discussion.
Day 2 · Wednesday, 23 September
Problem Solving with Cross-Sector Collaboration
Problem Solving with Cross-Sector Collaboration
Breakout room FGDs — sub-topic deep dives with panellists, academics, and practitioners across the three pillars
Policy marketplace and early synthesis of policy recommendations
Output: priority issues, root causes, and short- to long-term recommendations.
Output: priority issues, root causes, and short- to long-term recommendations.
Day 3 · Thursday, 24 September
Synthesis & Declaration
Synthesis & Declaration
Poster exhibition
Symposium synthesis presented by the Day 2 room moderators
Leadership Response Forum — responses from policymakers and stakeholders, including a survey
Symbolic handover of policy recommendations, then closing
Output: synthesis of the three days and the handover of policy recommendations.
Output: synthesis of the three days and the handover of policy recommendations.
Scope
Three thematic pillars
Three thematic pillars
Discussions are organised into three tracks that form the basis for the policy recommendations delivered on the final day.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Smart Urban Infrastructure & Digital Governance
Integrated Mobility & Low-Carbon Transportation Sustainable
Infrastructure Financing & Global Talent Ecosystems
Environment
Environment
Climate Resilience & Nature-Based Urban Development
Clean Energy Transition & Circular Economy
Waste Management & Regional Green Technology Transfer
Social & Economy
Social & Economy
Productive Economy & Investment Climate
Regional Talent Networks & Digital Platform / Fintech Governance
MSME Empowerment & Human-Centered Urban Development
Collaboration
Two lead institutions, a wide circle of experts
Two lead institutions, a wide circle of experts
An initiative of Bappeda DKI Jakarta, delivered in collaboration with Sampoerna University as implementing partner, with invited experts and speakers from the institutions below.
Organized by
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Venue
Sampoerna Strategic Square
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 45–46, South Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Nearest MRT
Nearest MRT
Bendungan Hilir, a short walk along Jl. Jend. Sudirman
TransJakarta
TransJakarta
Bendungan Hilir corridor stop, next to the MRT station
Parking
Parking
On-site building parking available
Accessibility
Accessibility
Step-free building access; contact the secretariat for specific needs
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can attend the symposium?
Who can attend the symposium?
The three-day Symposium — keynotes, breakout sessions, and the Leadership Response Forum — is by invitation. The Call for Poster is open to the public: anyone can submit work and visit the poster exhibition.
What language are sessions conducted in?
What language are sessions conducted in?
All symposium sessions are conducted in English.
How do I submit a poster?
How do I submit a poster?
Complete the registration form and submit your poster design (A2 portrait) following the template before 11 September 2026 — there is no separate abstract stage. See the Call for Poster page for requirements.
Where can I see the full schedule?
Where can I see the full schedule?
The day-by-day rundown — times, agenda items, and rooms for all three days — is on the Programme page.
Who is organising the symposium?
Who is organising the symposium?
Bappeda Provinsi DKI Jakarta, delivered together with Sampoerna University.
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