Jakarta, July 9, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf) is strengthening its strategic collaboration with the Jakarta Provincial Government to support the successful implementation of the World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026, which will take place from October 21–23, 2026, at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Kemayoran.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya (right) meets with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung (left) during an official meeting at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that WCCE 2026 represents a strategic opportunity to reinforce Indonesia’s position as a global leader in the creative economy while introducing Jakarta as a global city ahead of its 500th anniversary in 2027.
“Through WCCE 2026, we aim to strengthen international collaboration while formulating the Jakarta Vision on Creative Economy as a new framework to ensure the creative economy becomes part of the global development agenda beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which conclude in 2030,” the Minister said during a meeting with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday (July 9).
During the meeting, the Minister also invited the Jakarta Provincial Government to participate in drafting the Jakarta Vision on Creative Economy, join Indonesia’s delegation at various international WCCE meetings, and integrate the Road to Jakarta 500 campaign into the WCCE 2026 program.
“We look forward to establishing extensive collaboration with the Jakarta Provincial Government, considering that WCCE has become one of Indonesia’s flagship IP events. Sustainable collaboration will generate long-term economic benefits while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a global center for creativity,” the Minister added.
Governor Pramono Anung expressed the Jakarta Provincial Government’s commitment to supporting WCCE 2026. He noted that the creative economy has become a key engine of growth for cities around the world, making WCCE 2026 an important platform to reinforce Jakarta’s global city status.
Photo: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
“The creative economy has become an engine of growth for cities worldwide. The Jakarta Provincial Government is fully committed to supporting WCCE 2026, from contributing to the Jakarta Vision and participating as part of Indonesia’s delegation to providing promotional and organizational support to ensure this collaboration between the central and regional governments is successfully realized,” said Pramono Anung.
In addition to serving as an international forum, WCCE 2026 will also function as an international prelude to Jakarta’s 500th anniversary celebrations in 2027. Its program will include the Friends of Creative Economy Meeting, Ministerial Meeting, Creative Village, Creative Session, and Creative Dinner, all aimed at strengthening global collaboration while delivering tangible benefits to communities.
Photo: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
The Minister was accompanied by Dian Permana Sari, Senior Advisor for Research, Education, and Institutional Relations; Rian Syaf, Special Advisor for Strategic and Inter-Institutional Affairs; Aulia Chloridiany, Acting Director of Marketing System Development and Institutional Relations; and Gemintang Kejora Mallarangeng, Ministerial Expert Staff. Representatives from the Jakarta Provincial Government included Yustinus Prastowo, Deputy Coordinator of the Governor’s Special Staff; Suharini Eliawati, Assistant for Economy and Finance to the Regional Secretary; along with other provincial officials.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency
