Jakarta Future Festival 2026 Closes Today, Explore the Agenda

The Jakarta Future Festival (JFF) 2026 is underway from June 5-7, transforming the Indonesian capital into a hub for discussing urban resilience and future development. Organized by the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of Jakarta, the festival's theme, 'Navigating Resilience,' encourages the city and its inhabitants to adapt, collaborate, and thrive amidst constant change. Atika Nur Rahmania, head of Bappeda DKI Jakarta, emphasized that the city's development cannot be solely government-led. "Jakarta's resilience must be built through collaboration and participation from all elements of society," she stated, highlighting that the festival serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, knowledge, and solutions. JFF aims to bring together diverse demographics, from children to the elderly, to voice their ideas and shape the city's future. This year's festival, held ahead of Jakarta's 500th anniversary, introduces several new initiatives, including 'JFF for KIDS' in collaboration with Visinema studios and Pelangi Di Mars, alongside free health check-ups. The three-day event encompasses a wide range of programs such as Jakarta Forecast, Urban Talks, Urban PolicyLab, Urban Workshop, Urban Study Case, Community Playground, Research and Innovation Booth, Urban Market, and Sound of the City. The 'Urban Talks' segment alone is set to feature over 250 speakers and moderators from various sectors. Notable participants include the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey; Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid; and numerous other government officials, academics, media leaders, and international organization representatives. The festival also includes community activities and a 'Sound of the City' program featuring over 25 performers.

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Jakarta Future Festival becomes a common space to bring together ideas, knowledge, and solutions for the future of the city.