Pertamina Launches 'Goes to Campus' 2026 to Find Creative Students

Pertamina's 'Pertamina Goes to Campus' (PGTC) 2026 program has officially kicked off at the prestigious Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), signaling a renewed commitment to engaging with Indonesia's future leaders and innovators. Under the theme 'Energizing Acceleration for Future Impact,' this year's initiative introduces a dynamic roadshow format, extending its reach to five cities across the archipelago. This expansion underscores Pertamina's dedication to fostering a nationwide talent pool equipped with both academic prowess and practical industry insights.

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We bring Pertamina as a whole group to provide an overview of the business processes in the industry at Pertamina, so they can see the suitability between the knowledge they have and see their opportunities for those who want to have a career at Pertamina.

The program's design is a strategic effort by Pertamina to connect directly with university students, offering them a comprehensive view of the energy giant's operations. By showcasing its business processes, Pertamina aims to help students identify the synergy between their academic learning and potential career paths within the company. This approach is invaluable for nurturing a generation that understands the real-world application of their studies and is prepared to contribute meaningfully to the energy sector.

ITB's Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Irwan Meilano, lauded the initiative as a vital reinforcement of the synergy between academia and industry. He emphasized that Pertamina's presence on campus provides students with crucial, real-time insights into the challenges and demands of the modern industrial landscape. This collaboration is expected to enhance ITB's curriculum, making it more responsive to the evolving needs of the dynamic energy market and contributing significantly to the advancement of higher education in Indonesia.

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We hope this program opens students' horizons and helps us on campus to improve the quality of the curriculum which is closer and more relevant to dynamic industrial developments. Through this collaboration, it is able to provide real contributions to the progress of education.

Echoing this sentiment, Junaidi Khotib, Secretary of the Directorate General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, Science, and Technology, highlighted the critical role of corporate support in nurturing student research and innovation. PGTC 2026 is presented as a prime example of how industry leaders can proactively contribute to the educational ecosystem, providing students with essential insights before they enter the professional workforce. The program's call for national competitions like the Energy Debate Championship and Energynovation Ideas Competition further demonstrates Pertamina's commitment to identifying and cultivating top talent across Indonesia, aligning with national goals for research, development, and competitiveness.

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The government continues to encourage the creation of research and innovation that are relevant to the nation's needs. PGTC is a form of Pertamina's contribution as an industry that is present earlier on campus, providing very good insight for students before they actually enter the industrial world.