The Southeast Asia Business Events Forum (SEABEF) 2026 will convene at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) from July 28 to 29, tracking a regional push to pivot the business events sector toward high-value, sustainable tourism growth.
Running alongside the Indonesia Business Event Mart (IBEM) 2026, the two-day forum brings together global policymakers and industry leaders across six thematic sessions, targeting key areas such as regional policy, future-ready destinations, innovation, talent development, and strategic bidding.
Indonesian minister of tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, is set to deliver the opening keynote address, emphasising the need to adopt sustainable practices, regional collaboration, and innovation to boost economic impact beyond mere visitor numbers.
The forum will bring together a diverse lineup of international and regional experts from tourism boards, government agencies, and tech corporations. Confirmed speakers include Mohammed Hafez Marican of the Singapore Tourism Board; Hendarsam Marantoko from Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, and Feon Ang of LinkedIn. They will be joined by industry leaders such as Ananda Mikola (Mandalika Grand Prix Association); Irvan Mahidin Sukamto (IVENDO), Daswar Marpaung (Dyandra), and Hosea Andreas Runkat (ASEPERAPI).
By hosting the forum, Indonesia aims to strengthen regional partnerships and solidify South-east Asia’s position in the highly competitive global business events market.
