The Indonesian Express
Sinar Mas Land, through its Digital Hub and Living Lab Ventures (LLV), successfully held the DNA Leadership Summit 2024 titled “Network with Influential Leaders & Learn Their Winning Tactics” on November 14-15, 2024, at the Marketing Office in BSD City, Tangerang Regency. The summit attracted over 1,500 participants, including influential leaders, tech professionals, business players, and startup founders. Sinar Mas Land collaborated with Tech in Asia, a leading online media platform in Southeast Asia, for this event. Achmad Muchlis, the Head of the Tangerang Health Office, representing Tangerang's Acting Regent Andy Ony, expressed gratitude and high appreciation to Sinar Mas Land for organizing the DNA Leadership Summit. He stated, “In this digital era, we must not only keep up with technological advancements but also lead in innovation to accelerate development and economic growth. Let’s use the DNA Leadership Summit as a platform to explore our potential, expand our networks, strengthen synergy, and collaborate to create positive changes in the business world, significantly impacting the progress of Tangerang Regency. I also hope this event generates ideas and solutions that can enhance digital leadership quality in Indonesia, enabling us to advance and become resilient leaders amid global competition.” Irawan Harahap, CEO of Digital Tech Ecosystem & Development at Sinar Mas Land, remarked, “In this fast-paced and dynamic era, we face various complex modern business challenges. Adaptation, collaboration, and innovation are essential to tackle the rapid technological advancements that have transformed industries and our business practices.” At the DNA Leadership Summit, thousands of participants gained new insights to tackle modern business challenges, effective leadership in the digital age, enhance cross-industry collaboration, and support technological innovation. The event was backed by numerous partners from various sectors, including technology, health, and education, who joined efforts to make the event a success. The summit served as an excellent opportunity for future leaders to learn and share experiences, ultimately strengthening the business and technology ecosystem in Indonesia. In his session titled “The Role of Partnerships in Today’s Digital Economy,” Bayu Seto, Partner of Living Lab Ventures, stated, “In today’s digital economy, strategic partnerships at both local and global levels are essential for driving innovation and creating sustainable economic value. At LLV, we believe that cross-sector and cross-border collaboration can enhance an inclusive and dynamic digital ecosystem, expand technology reach, and provide relevant solutions that positively impact society. Global partnerships allow Indonesia to connect with international economic opportunities, opening access to new markets, technologies, and best practices that can accelerate digital transformation domestically.” The DNA Leadership Summit is an event designed to inspire and empower leaders, professionals, and industry players from various sectors. The conference featured a series of engaging activities, including the Leadership Stage, Leadership Uncensored, and an Exhibition Area that served as a meeting point for participants. The Exhibition Area was organized in a Startup Village concept, showcasing 20 selected startups chosen by Sinar Mas Land and Tech in Asia, such as Agate, Rupa.ai, Fazpass, and more.