ABOUT THE EVENT

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s mid-year meeting and regional conference is a highlight of the 2023 calendar. At this year’s conference, the IPBA hopes to give members and non-members the opportunity to engage directly with Indonesian government officials and gain an understanding of the investment landscape in Indonesia through a series of discussion panels on Indonesia’s new capital city, upcoming investment incentives, and foreign employment policies.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

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agenda and speakers

Click here for the complete agenda and lineup of speakers for the IPBA Mid-Year Council Meeting and Regional Conference

AGENDA

Time Program Speak/Moderator
08.00 – 09.15 Registration Speak/Moderator
09.15 – 09.45 Opening Remarks Richard Briggs, President of the IPBA
Miyuki Ishiguro, President Elect
09.45 - 10.30 Keynote Speeches · Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan
· Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly
. Afriansyah Noor
10.30 – 12.30 Investing in the New Capital City (IKN): Fortune
Favors the Bold
Speakers:
· Agung Wicaksono
· Mia Amalia
· Todung Mulya Lubis
· Matt Takeshi Komatsu
· Wai Ming Yap
Moderator: Andini Effendi
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break Speak/Moderator
13.30 – 15.00 Safeguarding the Ease of Investment in
IKN and Indonesia
Speakers:
· Dendy Apriandi
· Ira A. Eddymurthy
· Dhinesh Bhaskaran
· Jack Li
Moderator: Rahmat S.S. Soemadipradja
15.00 – 16.30 A Labor-Friendly Indonesia: Labor-Related Facilities in IKN and Indonesia Speakers:
· Haiyani Rumondang
· Silmy Karim
· Kemalsjah Siregar
· Carolyn A. Knox
Moderator: Stephen Igor Warokka
16.30 – 17.30 Coffee Break and Closing

IPBA COUNCIL MEETINGS
IPBA council ONLY
09.30 WIB
Nominating Committee Meeting
SATURDAY, September 16 2023 | 09.30 – 10.30 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

10.30 WIB
Officer Meeting
SATURDAY, September 16 2023 | 10.30 – 13.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

13.00 WIB
Lunch
SATURDAY, September 16 2023 | 13.00 – 14.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

14.00 WIB
Open Discussion Meeting
SATURDAY, September 16 2023 |14.00 – 16.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

19.00 WIB
Council Dinner
SATURDAY, September 16 2023 | 19.00 - 22.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

10.00 WIB
Council Meeting
SUNDAY, September 17 2023 | 10.00 - 13.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

13.00 WIB
Lunch
SUNDAY, September 17 2023 | 13.00 - 14.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

14.30 WIB
Free Time*
SUNDAY, September 17 2023 | 14.30 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

19.00 WIB
Dinner Host by The Local Committee
SUNDAY, September 17 2023 | 19.00 - 22.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

09.00 – 09.30
Registration
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 09.00 – 09.30 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

09.30 – 10.00
Opening Remarks
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 09.30 – 10.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

Keynote Speeches
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 09.30 – 10.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

10.00 – 12.00
Investing in the New Capital City (IKN): Fortune Favors the Bold
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 10.00 – 12.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

12.00 – 13.00
Lunch
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 12.00 – 13.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

13.00 – 14.30
Safeguarding the Ease of Investment in IKN and Indonesia
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 13.00 – 14.30 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

14.30 – 16.00
A Labor-Friendly Indonesia: Labor-Related Facilities in IKN and Indonesia
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 14.30 – 16.00 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

16.00 – 16.30
Coffee Break and Closing
MONDAY, September 18 2023 | 16.00 – 16.30 WIB
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

SPEAKERS

Keynote speakers
Jenderal TNI (HOR) (Purn.) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, M.P.A.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs
Prof. Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly,
S.H., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Minister of Law and Human Rights
Ir. Afriansyah Noor, M.Si, IPU.
Vice Minister of Manpower
panel speakers
Dr. Agung Wicaksono,
M.Sc., M.B.A.
Deputy of Funding and Investment – Otorita IKN
Mrs. Mia Amalia,
S.T., M.Si, Ph.D.
Deputy of Planning and Land – Otorita IKN
Dr. Haiyani Rumondang, M.A
Director General of Employment Inspection Development, Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Manpower
Silmy Karim, MBA.
Director General of Immigration
Dendy Apriandi
Director of Investment Deregulation, Ministry of Investment/BKPM
Prof. Dr. Todung Mulya Lubis,
S.H., LL.M., M.M.
Founding Partner, Lubis Santosa &
Partners Law Firm
Matt Takeshi Komatsu
Co-Representative Partner,
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Singapore
Jack Li
Founding Partner, Jin Mao Partners
Dhinesh Bhaskaran
Managing Partner,
Shearn Delamore & Co.
Wai Ming Yap
Partner, Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC
Ira A. Eddymurthy
Founding Partner, SSEK Law Firm
Kemalsjah Siregar
Founding Partner,
Kemalsjah & Associates
Carolyn A. Knox
Partner, Ogletree Deakins,
San Francisco
Travel Information
Excited to visit Jakarta?

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a city that never sleeps. This sprawling metropolis is, home to more than 10 million people drawn from across the archipelago and the globe. During the day, Jakarta’s population swells as commuters make their way into the city for work. Jakarta offer something for everyone, from shopping and entertainment to fine dining and nightlife.

SUPPOSED ACTIVITY
  • Batik Class
  • VISITING Museum
  • Traditional Music Class
  • Traditional Dance Class
Event Venue
InterContinental Jakarta
Pondok Indah

InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of South Jakarta’s premium business, shopping and entertainment district. Featuring 311 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, the hotel offers luxurious comfort and exemplary hospitality.

Important Information
Visa Information

For details about the Indonesian Visa You Need to Know, please visit https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/trip-ideas/types-of-Indonesian-visas-you-need-to-know
Customs Information

For details about the Customs Declaration, please visit https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/
Staying Safe in Indonesia

For details about Staying Safe in Indonesia, please visit https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/general-information/staying-safe-in-indonesia
How to get to InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah

One of the most convenient options is to take a taxi from the airport. Look for an official taxi counter or stand at the airport, where you can book a taxi based on your destination.