PERMIKOMNAS DKI Jakarta Holds an Audience Meeting with Jakarta Smart City, Promoting Collaboration to Strengthen Digital Talent and the Digital Ecosystem.
Jakarta, January 26, 2026 — PERMIKOMNAS RI Region VI DKI Jakarta conducted an official audience visit to Jakarta Smart City under the DKI Jakarta Office of Communication, Informatics, and Statistics (Kominfotik).
The meeting, held on Monday, January 26, 2026, marked an initial strategic step in building synergy between professional and academic organizations and the regional government, particularly in supporting the development of Jakarta’s digital ecosystem as a global city.
The delegation was led directly by the Regional Coordinator of PERMIKOMNAS Region VI DKI Jakarta, Niha Nihaya, and was attended by representatives of student associations and student delegates from active member campuses of PERMIKOMNAS across the DKI Jakarta area. This diverse participation reflected a strong spirit of inter-campus collaboration and a shared commitment to encouraging meaningful contributions from young generations in the fields of technology and informatics.
From the Jakarta Smart City side, which operates under the DKI Jakarta Provincial Office of Communication, Informatics, and Statistics (Kominfotik), the PERMIKOMNAS delegation was welcomed by Aris Munandar, Computer Systems Officer at Jakarta Smart City. The meeting took place in an open and constructive atmosphere, focusing on the exchange of ideas and the exploration of future collaboration opportunities.
During the audience, PERMIKOMNAS DKI Jakarta introduced its organizational profile, regional structure, and strategic ideas along with planned work programs centered on digital literacy, digital talent development, and strengthening youth participation in urban digital transformation. The discussion also addressed potential collaborative programs aligned with Jakarta Smart City’s agenda, including opportunities for student involvement in data-driven innovation, technology development, and digital solutions for community needs.
The Regional Coordinator of PERMIKOMNAS DKI Jakarta, Niha Nihaya, emphasized that the audience represented the organization’s readiness to serve as a strategic partner for the regional government.
“PERMIKOMNAS serves as a platform for consolidating young talents in informatics and computer science. We view Jakarta Smart City as a key partner in opening spaces for collaboration, learning, and tangible student contributions to technology- and data-based urban development,” said Niha Nihaya.
Meanwhile, Jakarta Smart City representative Aris Munandar welcomed the initiative and underscored the importance of collaboration with communities and higher education institutions.
“Jakarta Smart City is open to partnerships with organizations and communities, including PERMIKOMNAS Region VI DKI Jakarta, in promoting the participation of young digital talents. Synergy with universities and students is a crucial element in strengthening innovation, data utilization, and impactful digital solutions for the people of Jakarta,” Aris Munandar stated.
Furthermore, the audience is expected to become an entry point for sustainable cooperation that is not merely ceremonial, but capable of producing collaborative programs that are impactful, inclusive, and relevant to Jakarta’s needs as a national center of economic growth and innovation.
Through this visit, PERMIKOMNAS DKI Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its role as a bridge between academia, the technology community, and public policy, in order to advance a competitive and sustainable digital ecosystem for Jakarta.
