Minister of Transportation Ir Budi Karya Sumadi while giving a speech at the ICBS 2020 event

SOE Minister Erick Tohir BA MBA gave material at the ICBS 2020 talkshow held by IKA ITS in Jakarta

In his opening remarks, the General Chair of PP IKA ITS, Ir Sutopo Kristanto MM, said that a series of 2020 ICBS competitions consisting of an innovation challenge, golf tournament and business summit became a forum for several teams to provide ideas and innovations in the world of technology. “Furthermore, we IKA ITS will create an organization that will together make it sustainable,” he said.

The man who is familiarly called Cak Topo revealed that the efforts made were still not perfect. But as much as possible IKA ITS remains determined to be able to provide the best for Indonesia.

Cak Topo also revealed the promise of IKA ITS to the previous Minister of Transportation regarding the downstreaming of innovation which is the main task of alumni. IKA ITS also handed over robot assistance to help handle Covid-19 patients, RAISA. “Therefore, we fulfilled it by providing RAISA to be used in Jakarta, especially for use at the Jakarta Pelni Hospital,” said Cak Topo.

General Chairperson of PP IKA ITS Ir Sutopo Kristanto MM when giving a speech at ICBS 2020

The event was also continued with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IKA ITS and PT Aska Detoe Binatama related to the Erlima startup investment and ITS Ocean Farm, which is a fish breeding place that will be developed in East Java waters. Not only that, IKA ITS also signed an MoU with the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) and the Indonesian Shipping Safety Technology Center.

Cak Topo added, IKA ITS will explore the concept of initiative and the concept of entrepreneurship which is a new movement from the economy initiated by all alumni. “I think without government support what we are trying to do will not happen. Therefore, we express our gratitude for all the support and support from related parties,” he said.

The Minister of Transportation (Menhub) Ir Budi Karya Sumadi also supports the development of an innovation forum from ITS alumni. Seeing that during this pandemic, there are so many delayed plans, limited work, which should not just be kept in a drawer. “The government will not remain silent to ensure that all innovation plans owned by innovators in Indonesia continue to run as they should,” he said.

According to Budi, this is proven by the government’s steps to provide subsidies to individuals and developing SMEs. In line with IKA ITS which certainly supports innovation efforts that can be a tool to develop well. “For that, I hope to continue because there are many discoveries by young people, especially ITS students, which can be a meaningful hook for the Indonesian people and nation,” said Budi.

ITS Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ir Mochamad Ashari MEng while giving a speech at the virtual ICBS 2020 event

In his remarks, ITS Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ir Mochamad Ashari MEng also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the participants and ITS alumni who are still supportive and militant towards their alma mater. “I hope that Lustrum or ITS Anniversary in the future can be more together, can exchange innovations, complement each other’s existing startup innovations,” said the rector who is often called Ashari.

Followed by the first session of the Dialogue with the discussion on Pandemic What Can We Do?, SOE Minister Erick Thohir BA MBA explained three things that the Ministry of SOEs currently doing, namely the development of digital infrastructure for business access, development of marketing access, and capital assistance for MSMEs.

“After all, SOEs must be the spearhead for community development, and it is hoped that after the pandemic the Indonesian economy can return to normal and can continue as usual,” said Erick hopefully.

Likewise with the Deputy Governor of East Java, Dr. Emil Elestianto Dardak MSc, who said that with this pandemic the community should make opportunities and stepping stones to become even better. “With this pandemic, we are trying to empower existing MSMEs to improve the economy, in building and developing existing innovations,” he explained.

The MoU signing procession between IKA ITS and the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII)

Followed by the second session which presented the Director of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Muhammad Fajrin Rasyid, Vice President Director of MarkPlus.Inc Jacky Mussry, and Chief of Commercial and Omni Channel Bhineka.com Vensia Tjhin who raised the topic Why is Start Up a Choice?

All three argue that the things that need to be considered are adaptation and collaboration. Because the digital industry is a world that is constantly changing, don’t feel like you have the upper hand, keep learning to stay relevant, stay hungry so you can survive in this digital industry.

At the end, Vensia Tjhin advised, “Doing business is like doing an adventure, so it takes courage and determination with calculations, of course, startups must keep trying, if they fail try again, it’s okay, just get up again.” (zar/ ITS PR)

Submission of donations in the form of RAISA Robot by IKA ITS for Pelni Jakarta Hospital