Following Borneo Economic Community (BEC) establishment in 2023, the Borneo Economic Community convened the Borneo Economic Forum 2024 in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, under the theme: “Regional Connectivity: A Pathway to Inclusive Growth.”
The forum was co-led by Mr. Arsjad Rasjid and Ms. Haslina Taib, Co-Chairs of BEC, alongside Mr. Bernardino Vega of ASEAN-BAC Indonesia and Ms. Shinta Laksmi Dewi, Chairwoman of KADIN South Kalimantan.
Aligned with ASEAN’s 2024 Chairmanship theme, “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,” the Forum featured two main discussions: namely Trade and Investment, and Infrastructure and Connectivity, featuring national perspectives from ASEAN member states. The sessions also included interactive business dialogues among stakeholders from ASEAN countries, the broader Borneo region, and related provinces.
Attended by business representatives from across Kalimantan and the wider Borneo region, the Forum underscored the spirit of unity and inclusivity within BEC. It highlighted Borneo’s immense potential in trade, investment, infrastructure, and connectivity, and emphasized the need for continued collaborative initiatives across the island.
In collaboration with ASEAN-BAC, BEC, and the regional chapters of KADIN across Kalimantan, the 2024 Borneo Economic Forum sought to enhance stakeholder participation throughout Borneo, involving representatives from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The Forum reaffirmed that subregional cooperation—such as within Borneo—can play a pivotal role in advancing Southeast Asia’s economic integration.
Rundown and Agenda
Borneo Economic Forum
Regional Connectivity:
A Pathway to Inclusive Growth
13 August 2024 ● Hotel Rattan Inn, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Open Registration
09:00 — 09:45 WIB (GMT+7)
(45 Minutes)
Opening Session
10:00 — 10:05 WIB (GMT+7)
(5 Minutes)
Shinta Laksmi Dewi
Chairwoman of KADIN South Kalimantan
Opening Speech
10:05 — 10:10 WIB (GMT+7)
(5 Minutes)
M. Arsjad Rasjid P.M.
Co-Chair of Borneo Economic Community (BEC), Chair of ASEAN-BAC Indonesia
Opening Speech
10:10 — 10:15 WIB (GMT+7)
(5 Minutes)
Haslina Taib
Co-Chair of Borneo Economic Community (BEC), Chair of ASEAN-BAC Brunei Darussalam
Special Remarks / Keynote
10:15 — 10:20 WIB (GMT+7)
(5 Minutes)
H.E. Sahbirin Noor
Governor of South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Symbolic Ceremony to Open the Forum Photo
10:20 — 10:25 WIB (GMT+7)
(5 Minutes)
Session I
Trade and Investment – Investing in Borneo's Trade and Future Growth
10:40 — 12:10 WIB (GMT+7)
(90 Minutes)
Borneo is a thriving sub-economic powerhouse in Southeast Asia, known for
its diverse markets, rapid growth, and immense investment prospects. As investors seek new horizons, it's essential to dive into the sectors with the greatest trade and investment potential in Borneo.
The presence of IKN or Ibu Kota Nusantara at the heart of Borneo is also expected to attract more inflow of investment to the regional growth and connectivity.
More than that, from the green economy and industry, tourism, resource-based down-streaming, renewable energy, and many more, Borneo is the place where all of these sectors could grow.
This session aims to identify opportunities for collaboration between local and international investors, together with Borneo business leaders from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and services, and can unlock and harness its immense potential in synergy with the broader ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Presentation for Scene Setting:
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Representative from Nusantara Capital City (IKN)
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Bernardino Vega, Vice Chairman of International Relations KADIN Indonesia, ASEAN-BAC Indonesia
Lunch Break
12:10 — 13:40 WIB (GMT+7)
(90 Minutes)
Closing Speech
15:10 — 15:20 WIB (GMT+7)
(10 Minutes)
Representative of KADINDA Kalimantan
Forum Break
15:20 — 19:00 WIB (GMT+7)
(140 Minutes)
Networking Dinner
19:00 — 20:30 WIB (GMT+7)
(90 Minutes)
Networking dinner with business leaders across different sectors from ASEAN countries and Borneo to explore and expand business partnerships and forge new ones.
Media Doorstop and Forum Preparation
10:25 — 10:40 WIB (GMT+7)
(15 Minutes)
Session II
Building Borneo’s Connectivity Through Digital and Physical Infrastructure
13:40 — 15:10 WIB (GMT+7)
(90 Minutes)
Borneo is celebrated for its thriving trade and investment prospects, firmly underpinned by its robust logistics networks. As we peer into the future, it becomes imperative to investigate the pivotal role that Borneo can assume in strengthening and broadening these critical connections. Logistic networks are the backbone of modern supply chains, which can leverage digital technologies to optimize efficiency.
This can be achieved by democratizing data and digital platforms development, especially via low code, predicted as the foundation of 75% of applications developed globally by 2027. This exciting turn of events promises a more inclusive participation of Borneo talents and businesses to thrive in the age of digital economy.
This session will delve into the ongoing and possible infrastructure opportunities that are reshaping the bridges of connectivity among Borneo countries. Through advanced digitalization, businesses can achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and connectivity across borders.
Presentation for Scene Setting:
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BEC Initiatives: Digital Talents and Data Economy,ASEAN-BAC Brunei
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Ratih Kemala Pertiwi Siahaan, OutSystems
Borneo Economic Forum 2024 Gallery
