Jakarta, 12 August 2023 – The University of Washington Alumni in Indonesia (UWAIN), a social organization dedicated to connecting the alumni network, is proud to present the “UW Converge Summit: Indonesia Rising Global Conference 2023” with the theme “Economic Change, Technology/AI Advancement, and Personal & Business Resilience” which was held at Grand Hyatt Jakarta on Saturday, 12 August 2023. This conference is a dynamic platform for leaders, industry experts, innovators and decision makers from around the world to converge, share insights, and shape the future of Indonesia’s global rise.
UW Converge Summit aims to address the challenges and opportunities of resilience, investment opportunities, and growth potential that Indonesia has in a changing world. With a focus on innovation and the formation of international partnerships, the conference can also help to accelerate impactful collaborations to drive positive change on a global scale. The conference also featured various panel sessions, discussions, and presentations from leading figures to look at global challenges and provide a comprehensive view.
The event will feature prominent figures such as Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs; Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy; Bambang Brojonegoro, Former Minister of Research and Technology of Indonesia; Hendra Lembong, the Director of BCA; Melissa Juminto, the Chief Executive Officer of Tokopedia; Jerry Ng, the Founder and Chairman of Bank Jago; Caesar Indra, the President of Traveloka; Xuan Thao Nguyen, the Director of the Asian Law Center at the University of Washington; Dr. Ali Mokdad, a Professor of Health Metrics Sciences at IHME and the Chief Strategy Officer of the University of Washington; Alvin Wang Graylin, the China President & Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC, and many other prominent figures.
Aldrin Tando, President of UWAIN said, “We are proud to finally be able to organize the UW Converge Summit: Indonesia Rising Global Conference 2023 for the first time in Indonesia. Indonesia has great potential to overcome global challenges and become a leader in many fields. Through this conference, we want to support Indonesia’s growth and progress and believe that by facilitating meaningful discussions, cross-industry collaboration, and knowledge sharing, we can accelerate the realization of a superior Indonesia”.
The University of Washington Alumni in Indonesia (UWAIN) invites individuals, organizations, and stakeholders who are passionate about shaping Indonesia’s global direction to participate in this conference. Together, we can drive innovation, spark transformational ideas, and amplify Indonesia’s voice on the international stage.
