Dr. Nur Hygiawati Rahayu is the Director of Employment at Bappenas, Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning. With over 20 years of experience in national development planning, she has contributed significantly to policies on employment, climate change, forestry, and environmental economics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from ITB, a master's in environmental engineering from Northwestern University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from the University of Queensland. Dr. Rahayu has represented Indonesia in various international forums, including the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and COP-27 in Egypt.

 In her current role, she leads initiatives to enhance job creation, workforce productivity, labour protection, and labour market analysis as part of Indonesia's long-term development strategy.

Dr. Nur Hygiawati Rahayu will deliver the opening remarks.

Irzan Raditya is an Indonesian entrepreneur and technology leader with a background in computer science. Born in Jakarta, he developed a passion for technology early on and launched his first company, YesBoss, in 2015. A year later, he pivoted the business to become Kata.ai, now Indonesia’s leading AI-powered chatbot platform.

Under Irzan’s leadership, Kata.ai has specialized in natural language processing and artificial intelligence to deliver localized, automated customer engagement solutions. The platform has partnered with over 200 major enterprises in Indonesia, processed more than 3 billion conversations, and helped clients cut operating costs by up to 70% while tripling conversion rates.

Committed to advancing AI adoption across Southeast Asia, Irzan’s mission is to bridge the gap between technology and human interaction—enhancing customer experiences and accelerating business growth.

Irzan Raditya will deliver the keynote speech. 

Dina Novita Sari is a seasoned development professional currently serving as National Programme Officer at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Indonesia, where she leads coordination for critical initiatives including just energy transition, skills development, sustainable enterprise, and artificial intelligence integration in the workforce.

With over a decade of experience spanning international development, policy advocacy, and program management, Dina has played pivotal roles in shaping Indonesia's social development landscape and workforce development strategies. 

Her expertise bridges policy development and implementation, having served at various prominent institutions such as DFAT-Australian Embassy, Cabinet Secretariat, KOMPAK, Westminster Foundation for Democracy and so on. Dina's educational background includes a Master's degree in Corruption & Governance from the University of Sussex, UK, and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Indonesia.

A distinguished leader in her field, Dina is a DFAT Development Training alumnus, Future Leaders Connect winner (British Council), and holds Project Management Professional certification. Her unique perspective combines legal expertise, public policy, and hands-on experience in preparing Indonesia's workforce for an evolving economic landscape.

Dina Novita Sari will be a panelist for 'Adapting for a Future-Ready Workforce'.

Trita Charita Siregar is a Junior Expert Employment Facilitator at the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia. With a professional focus on labor market services, job placement, and employment facilitation. She actively contributes to developing and implementing inclusive employment strategies. 

Her work includes enhancing access to decent work opportunities for various groups, including youth, people with disabilities, and older workers. Trita is committed to promoting policies that support equitable labor market participation and sustainable employment across diverse populations.

Trita Charita Siregar will be a panelist for 'Adapting for a Future-Ready Workforce'.