Airlangga Hartarto, born on October 1, 1962, in Surabaya, is an Indonesian politician and businessman who has been the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs since 2019. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Gadjah Mada University and later earned an MBA from Monash University, a Master of Management Technology from the University of Melbourne, and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School. Before entering politics, he held leadership roles in several companies in manufacturing, finance, and trading.

He is the Chief Economist at Bank Rakyat Indonesia and the President Director of BRI Research Institute. Previously, he was the Chief Economist at Bank Danamon from 2014 to 2018. He regularly provides macroeconomic analysis and forecasts key economic indicators. His insights are often featured in television interviews and major newspapers like Kompas, Bisnis Indonesia, Republika, Tempo, and The Jakarta Post. With a background in Statistics and a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Indonesia, he has strong quantitative skills. He taught at the University of Indonesia from 1995 to 2011 and was a senior researcher at LPEM-FEUI, contributing to over 50 research projects and 15 publications. He also teaches at training programs for Bank Indonesia, the Ministry of Finance, and in financial market courses like CSA and CFA.

He was re‑elected as Chairman of the Central Board of HIPPINDO for the 2024–2026 term during MUNAS II, where he unveiled a strategic roadmap to strengthen retail and MSME ecosystems. Additionally, during JITEX 2024, he introduced the "Made in Jakarta" logo and dedicated retail corners to elevate local Jakarta-made MSME products, attracting both domestic and international buyers and supporting Jakarta’s ambition to become a global city.

Dita Novianti Sugandi Argadireja is the Director of Pharmaceutical Production and Distribution at Indonesia’s Ministry of Health. With more than 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical policy and regulation, she previously served as Secretary of the Directorate General of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, and led multiple subdirectorates. She holds a Pharmacy degree, a Pharmacist qualification, and a Master’s in Management from Universitas Padjadjaran.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edy Gunawan is a legal, taxation, and finance professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate, consulting, and academic fields. He holds a Doctorate in Law from Universitas Pelita Harapan (cum laude) and multiple master’s degrees in Notarial Law, Law, and Accounting, as well as bachelor’s degrees in Law and Economics. His career includes senior roles at Indofood Group and other major companies, and he now serves as Senior Partner and Advocate at PT. Ofisi Prima Konsultindo. Dr. Gunawan is also an active lecturer and supervisor for doctoral and master’s programs at Universitas Pelita Harapan. He is a licensed advocate, registered tax attorney, and holds various certifications in law, taxation, mediation, and information systems auditing. He has published books on tax, bankruptcy, and banking law, and is widely respected for combining strong academic expertise with practical business experience.

Born in Surabaya in 1973, Eko S.A. Cahyanto is the Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, a position he has held since February 23, 2024. Previously, he served as Director General of Industrial Resilience, Regionalization, and International Industrial Access (2021–2024), Head of the Industrial Human Resources Development Agency (2019–2020), and Head of the Legal and Organization Bureau (2016–2019). Before joining the Ministry of Industry, Eko S.A. Cahyanto worked at the Cabinet Secretariat, where he served as Head of the Underdeveloped Regional Development Division under the Deputy for Human Development and Culture (2015), Head of the Environment, Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports Division (2015), and Head of the Position Mutation Section (2015). He earned his Bachelor of Law degree from Airlangga University, Surabaya (1996), and a Master of Laws in Asian and Comparative Law from the University of Washington, Seattle (2003). In 2019, he was awarded the Satyalancana Karya Satya XX Year Medal by the Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia.

Fajar Febriandi has successfully driven impactful initiatives in Indonesia’s trade and customs sector. He played a key role in implementing the e-Form A CBU Import and enabling CBU entry into the Customs Area without NPE, as well as leading the rollout of Online Delivery Order (DO) and Container Delivery Letter (SP2) systems. During the COVID-19 period, he actively contributed to national economic resilience by securing relaxation on Article 22 Income Tax for imports in specific sectors and easing import license restrictions for regulated commodities. Beyond corporate contributions, he has worked closely with government agencies by providing strategic input to improve Indonesia’s economic policies, including the implementation of risk management frameworks in 2024, strengthening the country’s economic growth and regulatory efficiency.

Herry spearheaded the release of “Jumbo”, a 2025 Indonesian animated film which became the highest‑grossing Indonesian animated film ever (and third all‑time overall), surpassing 2 million admissions and outperforming Frozen 2 in box office revenue. Under his leadership, BION Studios was launched as part of Visinema Group to produce hyper‑local content with strong regional storytelling, announcing three upcoming titles for 2025 including Selepas Tahlil and Ambyar Mak Byar.

Ichsan Zulkarnaen is the Assistant Deputy for Economic Competitiveness Enhancement at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA) of the Republic of Indonesia. In this role, he focuses on promoting both sectoral and regional economic competitiveness, as well as enhancing ease of doing business. He is also responsible for coordinating multiple government institutions to formulate, implement, and evaluate risk-based licensing policies, as mandated by Indonesia’s Omnibus Law on Job Creation. Before joining CMEA in 2019, Ichsan built his career as a public servant at the Ministry of National Development Planning Agency, where he held several key positions, including Deputy Director for Balance of Payment. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Parahyangan Catholic University and went on to obtain a Master of Science from Northeastern University in Boston, United States of America. He continued his education by completing a doctoral degree in politics and economics at Claremont Graduate University, California.

Iqbal Shoffan Shofwan, M.Si., currently serves as Director General of Domestic Trade since January 2025. With extensive experience across key trade and diplomatic roles, including Trade Consul in Hong Kong and Head of KDEI Taiwan, he has been a driving force in advancing Indonesia’s domestic and international trade sectors. For his dedication, he received the Satyalancana Karya Satya award from the President of Indonesia in 2018.

Ir. Razilu, M.Si., CGCAE has led major digital transformation initiatives at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI), including launching the POP HC system, which reduced copyright registration time to under 10 minutes. Under his leadership, DJKI saw a significant rise in IP filings, surpassing 1.7 million applications between 2015 and 2024. He also introduced national programs like EKII and "Jelajah KI" to promote IP literacy, and strengthened institutional capacity by founding IPAKI and supporting regional IP consultants. Razilu has been instrumental in advancing fair copyright practices and transparency in Indonesia’s creative economy.

Irene Umar is a key driver of Indonesia’s creative economy, leading initiatives that empower local talent and boost global visibility. As Wakil Menteri Ekonomi Kreatif, she has championed digital innovation, sustainable growth, and strategic partnerships, strengthening the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

Martijn Peeters is the consulting leader for PwC Indonesia, the Retail&Consumer Leader for PwC Indonesia and the leader of Strategy & Operations Practice for PwC South East Asia. Martijn has 30 years of experience advising multinationals and national champions across Retail&Consumer industries on their strategy, operating model, process redesign, revenue growth, cost effectiveness and digital transformation including in Indonesia.

Moh. Saifuddin currently serves as Head of the Subdirectorate of Customs Registration, Priority Programs, and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. He has held several key positions, including Head of KPPBC TMP A Bogor and Head of the Subdirectorate of Audit Planning. With a strong academic background in Public Administration, Law, and Economics, he has also represented Indonesia in international engagements, such as the AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement in Japan and a study visit to U.S. customs facilities. His leadership has been central to advancing Indonesia’s AEO program and strengthening customs modernization to support global trade.

Muhammad Aqil Irham is the Secretary General of the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH). He has held leadership roles such as Independent Commissioner at PT Waskita Karya (2015-2020) and has been a faculty member at IAIN Raden Intan Lampung since 1994. His expertise includes sociology, conflict resolution, and governance and has attended international forums in Thailand, Malaysia, the United States, and Singapore. His work has significantly contributed to advancing halal certification and assurance standards in Indonesia.

Ronald Jenri Silalahi, S.E., M.E., was born in Anan Hasang on January 11, 1980. He completed his undergraduate studies in Economics at the University of Indonesia in 2006 and later pursued a Master’s degree in Economics at Trisakti University, which he obtained in 2015. On February 6, 2025, he was appointed as Director of Supervision of Circulating Goods and Services. Prior to this role, he held several strategic positions, including Director of Consumer Empowerment (2024–2025); Head of the Supervision and Enforcement Team of Export and Import Trade Procedures (Post Audit) at the Directorate of Trade Compliance (2023–2024); Head of the Supervision of Foreign Trade (Export and Import) and Post Border Team at the Directorate of Trade Compliance (2022); Head of the Sub-directorate of Law Enforcement for Domestic Trade Licensing, Foreign Trade, and Other Trade at the Directorate of Trade Compliance (2020–2022); and Head of the Sub-directorate of Law Enforcement for Distribution of Essential and Regulated Goods at the Directorate of Trade Compliance (2019–2020). In recognition of his dedication, he received the Satyalancana Karya Satya X Years Medal from the President of the Republic of Indonesia in 2017.

Sri Endang Novitasari is the Director of Investment Promotion for America & Europe Regions at the Ministry of Investment/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), where she has dedicated more than 18 years to advancing Indonesia’s global investment landscape. She leads the promotion of investments across infrastructure, natural resources, services, and manufacturing sectors, while previously overseeing the operations of BKPM’s overseas representative offices in eight major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Tokyo, and Singapore. With a Master’s in Management from Trisakti University, further studies at Diponegoro University, and executive training at Harvard Kennedy School, she combines strong academic credentials with deep expertise in investment policy, facilitation, and international collaboration.

Tommy Andana, S.IP., M.AP., currently serves as the Director General of Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. In this strategic role, he leads various policies related to national exports and imports, including setting preferential commodity prices and strengthening cross-border trade supervision. Previously, he held key positions such as Expert Staff for Business Climate and Market Safeguards, Director of Trade Compliance at the Directorate General of Consumer Protection and Trade Compliance (Ditjen PKTN), Expert Staff for Business Climate and Inter-Institutional Relations, and Head of the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI)

Widiyanti Putri Wardhana is an Indonesian business leader and public figure who was appointed as Minister of Tourism in President Prabowo’s *Kabinet Merah Putih* in September 2024. She built a strong career in agribusiness through PT Teladan Prima Agro (TPA), a palm oil company she helped grow since 2004 into one of the major players in East Kalimantan. Serving as Director for nearly a decade and later as Commissioner, Widiyanti successfully expanded TPA’s plantations and processing facilities across several key regions, solidifying the company’s role as a strategic asset of Teladan Group. Beyond business, Widiyanti has been actively engaged in social and health initiatives. As Secretary-General of the Indonesian Heart Foundation (2018–2024), she played a significant role in raising public awareness on heart disease prevention. She also leads and supports community-focused organizations, including Yayasan Teladan Utama and Yayasan Kawula Madani. Her combination of business leadership and social commitment has shaped her reputation as a highly impactful leader in both the private sector and government.

Winston Chan is Group CEO of FT Consulting with 20 years of experience in franchising, licensing, and IP management across several countries. He is a winner of the prestigious Rotary Singapore - ASME Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024. He recently retired in July 2025 as a Board Member of IPOS International, and is currently WIPO's Lead Consultant for ASEAN's IPR Action Plan 2026-2030.

Yongky Suryo Susilo is a seasoned Retail and Consumer Strategist, former Executive Director at The Nielsen Company, and Head of KADIN Indonesia Trading House. He serves as Commissioner for Kresna Technology Investment and BAUT Retail Hardware, and is an advisor for FMCG and FNB consumer goods. A Senior Associate at the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and board expert for HIPPINDO and AP3MI, he also contributes to APINDO and FORKOM Kemendag. As a faculty member at Rumah Perubahan and former professor at MM-UI, he is a respected academic and author of "Retail Rules"