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. 

Alwan is a seasoned energy industry leader with well-rounded experience in project delivery, opportunity pursuit, account P&L management, and community engagement. He has a proven track record in managing business with numerous National Oil Company (NOC) in Indonesia. 

Alwan is a member of Accenture’s APAC Energy Industry Leadership Team, serving as the Asia Pacific Energy Hub Lead (community of practice). 

Alwan has been with Accenture for over eight years. Prior to his role as Client Account Lead, he was part of the Strategy practice with a focus on finance processes, product costing, and digital transformation in the energy industry. He also served as Accenture Indonesia’s CSR Lead for four consecutive years, establishing strong networks with NGOs and the government in Indonesia. 

Before joining Accenture, Alwan had extensive experience in community-based business consulting and youth empowerment. He published a book titled Youth Leadership in 2015 and has provided leadership coaching to youth in over 60 events across Indonesia over a span of 1.5 years. 

His dedication to youth empowerment earned him recognition in 2016 as one of Indonesia’s Top 5 Most Outstanding Students, an award presented by the Ministry of Higher Education 

Alwan Hafizh will be the panel moderator for 'Adapting for a Future-Ready Workforce'.

Damar Juniarto is a leading voice in AI, digital democracy, and media integrity. He serves on the Committee on Platform Responsibility for Quality Journalism (KTP2JB) and advises the United Nations' Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body. He is also a lecturer at UPNVJ and a Visiting Fellow at Future Shift Labs.

Damar is the founder of PIKAT (Center for AI and Technology Innovation for Democracy) and KONDISI (Indonesia Working Groups Against Digital Disinformation), both dedicated to strengthening democratic values and combating disinformation. 

With a strong background in human rights and digital activism, Damar collaborates with global institutions to shape policies that support ethical AI and quality journalism. His work has earned international recognition, including being named one of Rest of World’s 100 Global Tech Changemakers (2022), the Anugerah Revolusi Mental (2023), the Indonesia Press Council Award (2021), and the YNE Netizen Award (2018). 

Damar Juniatro will be a panelist for 'Adapting for a Future-Ready Workforce'.

Foyez Uddin is a dynamic and active member of the Youth Advisory Council under Save the Children Bangladesh, representing the voice of young people on national and global platforms. He has played a significant role in youth-led consultations, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy focused on employability, gender equity, mental health, and climate action.

Alongside his involvement with Save the Children, Foyez actively contributes to youth empowerment through other platforms. He also works with Amra Notun Network, focusing on women’s empowerment, disaster preparedness, and education. He is also a Policy Champion at Youth for Policy (IID) and currently the President of the Leo Club of Chittagong New Port City.

As a committed volunteer, Foyez began his journey with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, working on disaster response and health initiatives in the remote hill areas of Rangamati. Over the years, his leadership has earned him several recognitions, including the Best President Award from Leo Club International for his outstanding community service and youth leadership.

Foyez was selected as a Youth Ambassadors to represent Bangladesh globally. He continues to advocate for meaningful youth inclusion and policy influence, with a vision for a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Foyez Uddin will be a panelist for 'Adapting for a Future-Ready Workforce'.

Hari is the System Engineering Leader at Cisco Systems Indonesia, where he leads the engineering team to drive technical excellence and deliver tailored solutions that address customer business challenges through innovative technology. 

With over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry, Hari has held diverse roles across various environments. Before joining Cisco, he served as the IT Operations Manager at Bank Mandiri. 

Hari's passion for technology and innovation is evident in his active participation in conferences involving customers, business partners, and Cisco NetAcad events. 

He strongly believes in the importance of collaboration and partnership to electively solve business challenges with technology. 

Hari began his career as a System Engineer at Multipolar Technology, where he contributed to many banking infrastructure deployment projects. He holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Pelita Harapan Indonesia and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Diponegoro University Indonesia

Hari Mulyadi will host a lunchtime Impact Circle on navigating the evolving industry with future-ready skills.