Jakarta, October 15, 2026 – Six days left towards the opening of World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026, Indonesia is ready to be the host of global dialogue regarding the future of the creative economy. This international conference that will be held on 21–23 October 2026 at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta, will be a momentum to strengthen Indonesia’s position in the creative global economy.
Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, attends a press conference on the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026 at the Government Communication Agency (Bakom RI) office, Jakarta, Thursday (15/10/2026).
This was stated by the Minister of Creative Economy/Head of Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Teuku Riefky Harsya, in the WCCE 2026 press conference at the Badan Komunikasi Pemerintah (Government Communications Agency of the Republic of Indonesia/Bakom) RI’s office, Jakarta, Thursday (10/5).
“To Indonesia, WCCE is not merely an international forum, but a strategic chance to bring our creative potential to the global stage. The staging of WCCE serves as a solid proof of Presidential Regulation No. 37 of 2026 regarding the Rencana Induk Ekonomi Kreatif (Master Plan on the Creative Economy/RINDEKRAF) 2026–2045 and the Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Nasional (National Medium-Term Development Plan /RPJMN) 2025–2029 to put creative economy as the main pillar of national growth,” Teuku Riefky stated.
Under the theme “Inclusively Creative: Collective Continuity,” WCCE 2026 prioritizes three main principles, which are inclusivity, collaboration, and continuation. Three of them serve as a foundation to build a creative economy ecosystem that creates dialogue spaces for creative economy practitioners from various backgrounds and nations, and bring them a sustainable positive impact.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
One of the strategic agendas of this conference is the preparation of the Jakarta Vision on Creative Economy, a document that is expected to be a step stone for Resolusi Ekonomi Kreatif (Creative Economy Resolution) to climb at United Nations and strengthen the position of economy creative sector in global development post-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that will end in 2030.
“This vision is more than a declaration, it is a solid step stone for us to propose a Creative Economy Resolution at the United Nations and push this sector into the global development agenda. At the same time, we are committed to strengthening the creative economy ecosystem network, and broadening market access so that locals could sense the impact,” the Minister of Creative Economy added.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
This document will focus on four strategic clusters, which are technology, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation: sustainable, circular economy, and regenerative design, intellectual property and creative economy practitioners’ rights, and inclusivity, creative ecosystem, and community empowerment.
WCCE records 1,395 participants from 51 countries and seven international organizations who have confirmed their attendance as of October 15 2026. The amount still has the potential to increase. This conference will also present 45 speakers from 12 countries to share their perspective and discuss the direction of world’s creative economy growth.
Prominent speakers in attendance include the Co-founder of MasterClass (United States); Co-founder and Vice President of Global Partnerships of the World Creativity Organization (Switzerland); Managing Partner of HEVA Fund (Kenya); Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung; Chief Investment Officer of Danantara Pandu Patria Sjahrir; Director of Global Affairs at Netflix; Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at YouTube; as well as dozens of other speakers who will formulate new insights and inspiration regarding global creative economy trends.
WCCE is an Indonesian initiative inaugurated in 2018 and organized through collaboration between the Ministry of Creative Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since first being held in Bali, this forum continued in Dubai in 2021, returned to Bali in 2022, took place in Tashkent in 2024, and is now being held in Jakarta in 2026.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
"Specifically for the preparation of WCCE 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strives and collaborates closely with the Ministry of Creative Economy to ensure that the outcomes of this WCCE meeting carry strong relevance and added value for the creative economy, especially in adapting to global economic conditions so that the creative economy delivers broad benefits and added value for global, regional, and national economic growth while considering growth and sustainable development aspects," the Acting Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kamapradipta Isnomo, stated.
The main series of WCCE 2026 will take place at Hotel Indonesia Kempinski and CGV Grand Indonesia. The agenda commences with the Friends of Creative Economy Meeting on October 21, followed by the Ministerial Meeting on October 22, as well as plenary sessions, Creative Sessions, and B2B Matchmaking on October 22–23.
In addition to the conference, WCCE 2026 presents various public activities across the SCBD area through three Creativillage zones. This initiative involves 20 Indonesian creative partners and associations, targeting 20,000 visitors.
These activations are spread across Ashta District 8, focusing on architecture, design, and fashion; MGP Space, presenting film, music, games, and culinary arts; as well as WCCE Weekland at SCBD Park, providing a platform for local business actors. Meanwhile, delegate banquets are scheduled to take place at Akasta on October 21 and Treasury 78 on October 22.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
This series of events runs alongside the commemoration of National Creative Economy Day on October 24 through the OktoberKreasi program. The initiative provides a space to introduce creative works, expand networks, and open collaboration opportunities for creative economy actors.
Head of Bakom RI, Syahganda Nainggolan, represented by Deputy Head of Bakom RI, Fadli Tri Hartono, expressed support for the dissemination of information regarding WCCE 2026 so that the public can understand and participate in the series of events.
"The Government Communication Agency will fully support the dissemination of WCCE 2026 information. We will ensure its key messages reach the public using language that is easily understood. As emphasized by the Head of the Government Communication Agency, we will engage in intensive dialogue with all media colleagues. Let us make WCCE 2026 a success together,” he explained.
The government invites the media, communities, and the broader public to be part of WCCE 2026. The participation of various stakeholders is expected to strengthen collaboration and demonstrate that creativity serves not only as a source of inspiration, but also as a force to build an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable national economy.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
During the press conference, the Minister of Creative Economy was accompanied by Secretary of the Ministry/Chief Secretary, Dessy Ruhati; Deputy for Strategic Development of the Creative Economy, Mohammed Ali Berawi; Special Staff to the Minister for Communication, Media, and Public Services, Renanda Bachtar; Special Staff to the Minister for Strategic Issues and Inter-Institutional Affairs, Rian Syaf; Head of Bureau for Communication, Kiagoos Irvan Faisal; Director of Marketing System Development and Relations, Danny Rahdiansyah; Senior Advisor to the Minister for Strategic Issues and Inter-Institutional Affairs, Gemintang Kejora Mallarangeng; Senior Advisor to the Minister for Media Issues, Rocklin Aprilius Anderson; and Senior Advisor to the Minister for Media Issues and Public Opinion, Hasbil Mustaqim Lubis.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
Registration and further information regarding WCCE 2026 can be accessed via the official website www.wcce.id and the official Instagram account @wcceid.
