Jakarta Future Festival 2026 opens with 500 collaborators

The Jakarta Future Festival (JFF) 2026 commenced on Friday, June 5, at Taman Ismail Marzuki, themed 'Navigating Resilience.' This annual event, organized by the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of Jakarta, will run until Sunday, June 7, bringing together approximately 500 collaborators.

The theme 'Navigating Resilience' was chosen to highlight Jakarta's capacity to adapt, collaborate, and grow amidst change. Head of Bappeda DKI Jakarta, Atika Nur Rahmania, emphasized that the city's development requires the involvement of all its elements, not just the government. "Jakarta's resilience must be built through collaboration and participation from all elements of society," she stated.

JFF 2026 serves as a platform for diverse ideas, knowledge, and solutions for the city's future. It invites participation from all age groups, from children to the elderly, to share ideas and celebrate collaboration. Collaborators include government ministries, universities like Georgetown University, and foundations such as Urun Daya Kota Foundation.

The festival features numerous programs, including 'JFF for KIDS,' health checks, 'Jakarta Forecast,' 'Urban Talks,' 'Urban PolicyLab,' 'Urban Workshop,' 'Urban Study Case,' 'Community Playground,' 'Research and Innovation Booth,' 'Urban Market,' and 'Sound of the City.' 'Urban Talks' alone will host over 250 speakers and moderators from various sectors, including foreign dignitaries and government officials. All activities are free and open to the public upon registration.

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Jakarta's resilience must be built through collaboration and participation from all elements of society.