digitalCIO Indonesia 2026 gets backing from KADIN and KOMDIGI

digitalCIO Indonesia returns to Jakarta on Nov. 11 with support from KADIN Indonesia and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs as the country pushes toward a $360 billion digital economy by 2030. The summit will gather more than 350 CIOs, policymakers and tech leaders to focus on AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Why it matters: - Indonesia’s digital economy target of $360 billion by 2030 is raising the stakes for faster regulation, better data governance and stronger cyber defenses. - CIOs and IT leaders are facing heavier pressure from cloud adoption, AI integration and infrastructure modernization. - The summit is designed to turn policy and enterprise discussion into practical action across sectors.

What happened: - digitalCIO Indonesia 2026 is scheduled for 11 November 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. - The third edition will bring together more than 350 CIOs, technology leaders, policymakers and ecosystem partners. - KADIN Indonesia and its Fintech, Economy and Digital Asset Committee will support the summit alongside the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, also known as KOMDIGI. - Tradepass is organizing the event.

The details: - More than 30 global technology providers are listed for the summit, including Amazon Web Services, Central Data Technology, Workday, Boomi, Saviynt, Lark, BMC, ASUS, BlueCat, Darwinbox, People Matters, Temporal, Cloud Ace, Precisely, Sonar, Fivetran, dbt Labs, Aerospike, WD, Rimini Street, Akrivia HCM, Bitera, Odoo and Freshworks. - The agenda will cover sustainable AI adoption, enterprise-wide digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, cloud and infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity resilience. - Around 40 thought leaders are expected to speak at keynote sessions, panel discussions and fireside chats. - Confirmed speakers include Arif Ilham Adnan of the Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Stefanus Mulianto of Sinarmas Land, Johanes Tomy Indarto of PT Freeport Indonesia, Ofir Shalev of GoTo Group and Restu Kresnadi of Kalbe Group. - The digitalCIO Awards 2026 will take place near the end of the program. - The awards will span eight categories and recognize people and organizations advancing Indonesia’s ICT sector. - An independent jury of industry experts will judge the nominees through a merit-based process. - More information is available here.

Between the lines: - Institutional backing from KADIN and KOMDIGI gives the summit more credibility and potential influence with both business and government decision-makers. - The event’s mix of policy, enterprise technology and awards programming suggests a push to position digitalCIO as a serious convening point for Indonesia’s digital agenda. - The speaker roster shows a focus on large enterprises and data-heavy sectors that are shaping digital investment in the country.

What's next: - More senior industry leaders are expected to join the lineup as the event approaches. - The summit is positioned to build on prior editions and deepen cross-sector collaboration. - Organizers want the event to leave attendees with practical guidance for navigating Indonesia’s fast-changing digital landscape.