Event
Before the main event, inventors and researchers can submit their innovations/research results for curation and a feature at JNOF 2026 - or register now to join the October 21 programme below.
Event Schedule
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Gelanggang Inovasi dan Kreativitas (GIK), Universitas Gadjah Mada
One day, two programmes: the Opening of GIFTS 2026 in the morning, followed by JNOF Business Matchmaking in the afternoon.
Opening of GIFTS 2026 07.30-12.00 WIBTentative
| Time (WIB) | Agenda | Speaker / PIC |
|---|---|---|
| 07.30-08.30 | Participant registration | – |
| 08.30-08.35 | Opening by the MC | MC |
| 08.35-08.40 | Singing of “Indonesia Raya” and the Gadjah Mada Hymn | – |
| 08.40-08.50 | Welcoming Remarks | Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, Ph.D. (Rector of UGM) |
| 08.50-09.00 | Industry Remarks | GKR Mangkubumi (Chair of KADIN DIY) |
| 09.00-09.10 | Remarks | Country Director, ADB Indonesia Resident Mission |
| 09.10-09.20 | Cooperation agreements signing ceremony | – |
| 09.20-09.30 | Bridging and symbolic opening of GIFTS 2026 | – |
| 09.30-10.00 | Plenary Session 1: “Waste & Water Management” | – |
| 10.00-10.45 | Plenary Session 2: “Disaster Management” | – |
| 10.45-11.50 | Keynote Speech (Motivational Talks): Sustainability, National Engineering and Technology Capability Building toward an Innovation-driven Economy | Chief Executive Officer, PT Danantara Asset Management |
| 11.50-12.00 | Closing by the MC | MC |
| From 12.00 | Expo visit, followed by lunch | – |
The schedule is tentative and may change as preparations progress; any changes will be announced by the committee.
JNOF Business Matchmaking 13.30-16.00 WIB
Business Matchmaking between Researchers and Industry · Inventors x KADIN Member Companies x Investors/Strategic Partners
| Time (WIB) | Agenda | Speaker / PIC |
|---|---|---|
| Opening session | ||
| 13.30-13.40 | Opening by the MC and introduction to the programme | Rommy Heryanto, Deputy Chair (WKU) for Vocational Affairs, KADIN DIY |
| 13.40-13.50 | Report by the JNOF Steering Committee Chair | Hermawan Ardiyanto, Deputy Chair (WKUK) for Industry, Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, Agribusiness and Maritime Resources, KADIN DIY |
| 13.50-14.00 | Remarks and official opening | GKR Mangkubumi, Chair of KADIN DIY |
| 14.00-14.15 | Launching of the Innovation Ecosystem Platform www.jogjainnovation.id | GKR Mangkubumi, Chair of KADIN DIY; Hermawan Ardiyanto, Deputy Chair (WKUK) for Industry, Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, Agribusiness and Maritime Resources, KADIN DIY; and invited guests |
| Panel discussion 4 panelists × 10 minutes, moderated by George Iwan Marantika, Deputy Chair (WKUK 4) for Foreign Relations and Investment | ||
| 14.15-14.25 | Researcher’s perspective | Prof. Ir. Wiratni, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., IPM., Director of the Directorate of Business Development, UGM |
| 14.25-14.35 | Agro & food industry perspective | Aryo Wiryawan, Deputy Chair (WKU) for Marine Affairs, Fisheries and Maritime Resources, KADIN DIY |
| 14.35-14.45 | Energy & science industry perspective | Achmad Amri Aswono Putro, Director & Chief Financial, Risk & Stakeholder Management Officer, PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk |
| 14.45-14.55 | Health & pharma industry perspective | Gideon Hartono, Founder of PT K-24 Indonesia / Advisory Board of KADIN DIY |
| 14.55-15.25 | Discussion | – |
| MoU ceremony and closing hosted by Rommy Heryanto, Deputy Chair (WKU) for Vocational Revitalization, Human Resources and Employment, KADIN DIY | ||
| 15.25-15.45 | MoU signing ceremony between industry partners and UGM Business Development (PU UGM)
| Hosted by Rommy Heryanto; the Director of PU UGM; and industry partner representatives |
| 15.45-15.55 | Closing | Robby Kusumaharta, Deputy Chair (WKUK 1) for Organization, Policy, Human Resources, Banking Services, Sharia Economy and Communications, KADIN DIY / JNOF Steering Committee Chair |
Speakers
Planned JNOF 2026 speakers (subject to change)
Anindya Bakrie
Chairman of KADIN Indonesia
GKR Mangkubumi
Chair of KADIN Yogyakarta Special Region
Prof. dr. Ova Emilia, Ph.D.
Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada
Aryo Wiryawan
Chair of the JNOF 2026 Organizing Committee