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The 5th World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) 2026, held in Jakarta’s SCBD district, marked a pivotal moment in advancing an inclusive global creative economy. Bringing together a diverse range of speakers to provide insights into on-the-ground realities and address current issues in Indonesia, the event, held from 21 to 25 October 2026, was also marked by an expression of humanitarian solidarity through a joint prayer for efforts to address forest and land fires in Kalimantan.

Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, reaffirmed her broader vision that the creative economy should serve a purpose beyond merely driving financial growth. “Our hope, of course, is that the economy can become a platform for bringing people together, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion,” Irene Umar said following an interactive discussion session in Jakarta’s SCBD district on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Furthermore, WCCE 2026 was strategically designed as a platform for expanding professional networks and fostering tangible collaboration between local creative industry players and international partners. These efforts aim to strengthen Indonesia’s national creative ecosystem and enhance its competitiveness on the global stage.

To establish a sustainable ecosystem, cross-sector collaboration is considered essential to unlocking investment opportunities and accelerating the adoption of modern technologies. Such collaboration is expected to drive more inclusive economic growth.