Futura Connectiva is a business-oriented forum designed to strengthen Indonesia’s creative economy across diverse sectors, including animation, comics, gaming, film, music, fashion, and culinary arts.
The 2023 edition, held on 20–21 November 2023 at Distrik Seni Sarinah, Central Jakarta, was organized by Komite Ekraf Jakarta in collaboration with the Jakarta Department of Tourism and Creative Economy (Disparekraf DKI).
With the themes “Sustainability in the Creative Economy” and “Rising Stars in the Creative Economy”, the forum featured talks, conferences, and business mentoring sessions led by leading industry experts. The program aimed to reinforce Jakarta’s positioning as a global creative hub, leveraging cultural diversity and creative talent to drive cross-sector collaboration and sustainable business growth.
Objectives
- Facilitate networking and mentoring within the creative economy.
- Highlight sustainability and emerging creative entrepreneurs.
- Strengthen Jakarta’s recognition as a rising global creative city.
Impact
Futura Connectiva 2023 provided a platform for independent creators, entrepreneurs, and institutional stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and advance their role in shaping Jakarta’s cultural and economic future.
As part of Jakarta’s broader strategy to solidify its creative credibility, especially amid national shifts such as the relocation of Indonesia’s capital, the forum underscored the city’s commitment to fostering a resilient and globally connected creative economy.
