Tech it to the Next Level: Shaping the Future of Indonesia's BFSI
16th April 2026 | JW Marriott Mega Kuningan, Jakarta | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Exito Media Concepts, a globally recognized leader in B2B technology events, is proud to announce the 34th Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Indonesia 2026, the country's foremost gathering of banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) technology leaders. The summit will take place on 16th April 2026 at the JW Marriott Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, bringing together over 150+ CIOs, CTOs, and digital transformation leaders to chart the future of financial services technology in Indonesia.
Indonesia's BFSI sector is at an inflection point. As fintech innovation accelerates, digital banking platforms proliferate, and artificial intelligence reshapes risk and customer engagement, financial institutions across the country are racing to modernize their technology foundations. The BFSI IT Summit Indonesia serves as the premier strategic platform where technology leaders convene to exchange insights, explore real-world solutions, and collectively drive the digital transformation agenda forward.
"Indonesia's financial institutions are not just adapting to digital transformation — they are defining it. This summit is where that vision takes shape."
Indonesia's BFSI Sector at the Forefront of Digital Innovation
Indonesia's BFSI sector continues to be a cornerstone of the nation's economic growth, underpinned by a rapidly expanding digital economy and ambitious financial inclusion initiatives. The rise of fintech companies and digital-first banking models has fundamentally intensified competition, compelling traditional financial institutions to reimagine their operating models and double down on innovation.
Customer expectations for seamless mobile-first experiences and real-time financial services are driving unprecedented investment in modern technology infrastructure. Simultaneously, organizations must navigate a complex regulatory landscape governed by OJK and Bank Indonesia, all while integrating legacy systems with next-generation digital platforms, a challenge that remains central to the sector's transformation journey.
In Focus: Driving Digital Transformation in Indonesia's Banking Sector
A leading Indonesian financial institution recently executed a landmark digital transformation, transitioning from legacy core banking infrastructure to a scalable, cloud-enabled architecture. Deploying a hybrid cloud strategy alongside advanced AI and data analytics capabilities, the institution unlocked deeper customer insights and delivered more personalized financial offerings.
Automation technologies were rolled out across core processes, dramatically reducing manual intervention and accelerating transaction speed and accuracy. A reinforced cybersecurity framework ensured regulatory compliance, while a focused workforce upskilling programme embedded a culture of digital agility. The outcome: measurably improved customer satisfaction, stronger operational resilience, and a sharpened competitive edge in Indonesia's fast-evolving BFSI market.
Event Overview
The 34th Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Indonesia 2026 forms part of a globally recognized summit series hosted across the world's leading financial hubs. This edition will convene over 150+ CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, Digital Transformation Leaders, and senior technology decision-makers from across Indonesia's banking, financial services, and insurance ecosystem.
Through expert-led keynotes, high-impact panel discussions, and real-world case studies, the summit will explore the innovative strategies, emerging technologies, and proven best practices that enable financial institutions to enhance customer experiences, strengthen operational resilience, and drive sustainable digital growth.
Date: 16th April 2026
Time: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Attendees: 150+ CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, Digital Transformation Leaders
Website: https://bfsiitsummit.com/indonesia/
Summit Agenda: Key Technology Priorities for 2026
Expert-led sessions, immersive panel discussions, and live case studies will address the most pressing challenges and opportunities across Indonesia's BFSI technology landscape, including:
- Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Building a scalable digital core while navigating regulatory frameworks and data residency requirements.
- AI/ML for Risk & Growth: Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance decision-making, risk management, and revenue growth.
- Unified Data Platforms: Enabling seamless data integration to drive efficiency, insights, and innovation across financial services.
- Open Banking & API Economy: Moving from regulatory compliance to value creation through API-driven ecosystems.
- Inclusion Tech: Expanding financial access through mobile-first and data-driven solutions to support nationwide financial inclusion.
- Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Strengthening security frameworks to safeguard sensitive financial data and ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Core Banking Modernization: Transitioning from legacy systems to agile, cloud-enabled platforms.
- Automation & Intelligent Process Management: Improving operational efficiency through automation and AI-driven workflows.
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About Exito Media Concepts
Exito stands for "success", a principle that defines every experience we design. With over 15 years of global expertise, Exito is a leading B2B events and media organization delivering over 240 conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and emerging enterprise sectors. Through meticulously curated agendas, world-class speaker communities, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and deliver measurable business outcomes worldwide.
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Website: https://bfsiitsummit.com/indonesia/
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Exito Media Concepts Announces the 34th Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Indonesia 2026
Hong Kong Students Win Two World Titles, Showcasing the Strength of Local STEAM and Innovation Education
HONG KONG, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong's innovation and technology education has once again achieved outstanding results on the international stage. A Hong Kong-Macau Joint Delegation of nearly 120 members travelled to Crete, Greece, from 3 to 7 April to compete in Europe's largest international robotics event — the Minoan Robotsports Competition (MRC), widely regarded as the "Robot Olympiad".
The Hong Kong contingent featured an impressive line-up of elite student representatives from the Robot Institute of Hong Kong and 13 local primary and secondary schools, including St. Paul's Co-educational College Primary School, Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School, Shanghai Alumni Primary School, Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove), Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Primary School, C&W District St. Anthony's School, Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, and Munsang College. Making their debut at the competition, the Hong Kong-Macau Joint Delegation delivered an exceptional performance, standing out among more than 2,200 top competitors from around the world and capturing a total of four world championship titles. Among them, the Hong Kong representatives claimed two world championships through their outstanding performances. This remarkable achievement not only demonstrates Hong Kong's excellence in promoting STEAM education, but also highlights the tremendous potential of local students to become future international innovation and technology talent.
Competing Against the World's Leading Technology Nations, Hong Kong Students Break Through to Win Two Titles
The Minoan Robotsports Competition places great emphasis on the Olympic spirit of fair competition. This year's event reached an unprecedented scale, bringing together participants from 40 countries and more than 900 teams worldwide. The Hong Kong-Macau Joint Delegation faced competitors from across the globe, including the host nation Greece, as well as South Korea, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Amid intense competition integrating innovative research and development, engineering design and robotics sports, the Hong Kong representatives demonstrated exceptional problem-solving ability and creative thinking, winning two world titles in a single campaign. These victories came in the Exhibition event, which demands both technological innovation and business planning, and in Drone Soccer, which severely tests aerial tactics and remote-control skills.
Blending Traditional Culture with Innovative Technology, Demonstrating Independent Learning and Outstanding Problem-Solving Ability
Beyond their medal-winning performances, Hong Kong students were also impressed with their creativity throughout the competition. In the junior creative division, Lam Harrison Jing Yin, Lam Agatha Sik Yin and Chan Hok Yin from the Robot Institute of Hong Kong ingeniously incorporated the traditional Chinese art of face-changing into their robot design, successfully using technology to promote Chinese culture on the international stage. Ten-year-old Chan Hok Yin showed resilience and determination when facing technical challenges in the robot's mechanical structure. Chan said, "Face-changing is a treasured part of traditional Chinese culture. We hope that overseas friends can learn about this cultural heritage through our robot. The biggest challenge during development was figuring out how to use programming and mechanical structures to enable the robot to complete the face-changing movement instantly and smoothly. We only succeeded after countless failures and repeated fine-tuning." During the exhibition session, the Hong Kong students' outstanding work attracted active exchanges with contestants from many countries. Their sophisticated mechanical design and inventive thinking won unanimous praise from overseas participants and spectators, undoubtedly representing the highest recognition of Hong Kong students' innovative capabilities.
A Growth Lesson Beyond Winning and Losing, Widely Recognised Around the World
The competition also served as an excellent classroom for developing students' psychological resilience and problem-solving "soft skills". Mr Cheuk, one of the accompanying parents, noted that international competitions inevitably involve uncontrollable variables such as environmental factors and refereeing decisions. Through the experience, the children not only learned to appreciate the dedication and team spirit of competitors from different countries, but also learned how to accept and respond to unexpected situations. He said with satisfaction, "In addition to learning the 'hard knowledge' of robotics hardware, he also gained the 'soft skills' needed to overcome difficulties. The various challenges experienced during this competition are very similar to the issues they will face in society in the future, whether at work or in dealing with people. This is truly a valuable growth experience that cannot be learned in the classroom."
Following the competition, Mr Kwok Chun Kit, a teacher from Shanghai Alumni Primary School, said that the MRC Robot Olympiad offered a wide range of competition categories, including drones, robot football and creative exhibitions, all of which greatly broadened the students' horizons. "Students can not only showcase their own projects, but also observe at close range the design concepts and technical highlights of contestants from other countries and regions. Opportunities for this kind of international exchange are extremely valuable." Mr Kwok was visibly excited and said frankly, "We very much hope to take part again next year, so that our students can continue to challenge themselves on an even bigger stage and broaden their international outlook."
Mr Yau Ka Chun, Director of the Robot Institute of Hong Kong, the organiser for Hong Kong and Macau, said that the experience of stepping onto the international stage is crucial to the growth of young people. "When students personally observe how elite contestants from different countries solve problems and collaborate, the impact and inspiration they receive are beyond comparison with the traditional classroom." He added that more new elements will be introduced into the competition in the future, further expanding students' technological horizons and nurturing innovation and technology talent with an international perspective for the Greater Bay Area and the country.
About the MRC Robot Olympiad (Hong Kong and Macau)
The MRC (Minoan Robotsports Competition) Hong Kong and Macau competition is organised by the Robot Institute of Hong Kong. Through a wide range of events — including drone challenges, robot football, sumo competitions, relay races and creative exhibitions — students are given opportunities to put innovative engineering into practice in an all-round way. Winning teams from the regional competitions qualify for the global finals in Greece, where they compete alongside world champions.
For more information:
Competition information: www.global-robot.ai/mrc
AI robotics competition training programmes: www.rihk.com
Competition results: www.global-robot.ai/mrc/2026results
Telephone: 852-21724202
WhatsApp: 852-57426645
Email: info@rihk.com
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Hong Kong-Macau Joint Delegation Shines in Greece at the "MRC Robot Olympiad"
