Jakarta, 23 April, 2026 – Minister of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency, Teuku Riefky Harsya, expressed appreciation for the adventure sports exhibition Deep and Extreme Indonesia (DXI) 2026. The event is seen as an important momentum to expand networks and strengthen the presence of Indonesian local brands, particularly in adventure, marine tourism, and diving sectors.
The Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, reviewed the Deep and Extreme Indonesia (DXI) 2026 exhibition held at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC), Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (April 23, 2026).
“Deep and Extreme Indonesia plays a strategic role as a platform that brings together the outdoor and adventure industry with the creative economy ecosystem. This is not merely an exhibition, but a collaborative space where innovation grows and Indonesian creative products strengthen their competitiveness,” said the Minister after attending the exhibition.
The 18th DXI serves not only as a product showcase but also as a strategic interaction space connecting industry players, communities, local brands, and consumers. This interaction fosters a dynamic ecosystem and opens cross-sector collaboration opportunities that directly impact industry growth.
With more than 137 exhibitors from both domestic and international participants, DXI 2026 provides a stage for local products to showcase their quality. The event also creates opportunities for creative entrepreneurs to expand their market reach to the international level.
“We see great potential in Indonesia’s local outdoor products. Through platforms like DXI, we aim to encourage local brands to move up the value chain, enhance quality, and compete in the global market,” he added.
Doc. Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Carrying the theme #DAREtoXPLORE: Waves of Collaboration, DXI 2026 offers a comprehensive experience for outdoor and extreme sports enthusiasts. Various activities, ranging from underwater exploration to high-adrenaline sports, are presented in an integrated space that connects communities and industry players.
“DXI is a meeting point for the ecosystem. When the government, industry, communities, and all stakeholders collaborate, the creative economy will grow faster and more sustainably,” the Minister emphasized.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Dyandra Event Solutions, Rachadian Nashidik, stated that DXI serves as an important platform for local products to gain broader market access. He also highlighted that the support from the Ministry of Creative Economy plays a key role in opening expansion opportunities, including international markets through facilitation and capacity building.
Doc. Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
“Indonesia has many creative local products with the potential to expand globally. That is why we are here, working together with the government—particularly the Ministry of Creative Economy—to ensure our products gain greater global recognition,” he said.
Collaboration between the government and the ecosystem—comprising industry, communities, academia, media, and investors—remains a crucial foundation in driving the growth of the creative economy. This synergy enables sustainable innovation, enhances human resource capacity, and accelerates the transformation of ideas into high-value economic products.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
