Creative Works of Indonesia 2020 Third Series Encourages Millennial SMEs as a New Economic Force

Kapanlagi.com - The 3rd series of the Indonesian Creative Works Exhibition (KKI) 2020 with the theme 'MSMEs as Millennial Friends' will be held for 3 consecutive days, with the opening held on Friday (20/11) yesterday. This 3rd series of KKI is expected to encourage the younger generation to have a spirit of love for MSMEs by loving local products and fostering entrepreneurial spirit for the nation's economy.

This 3rd series of KKI 2020 is held virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. However, apparently this does not dampen the spirit of MSMEs in creating works at KKI 2020. And what's special is that this time the First Lady, Iriana Jokowi, also attended to enliven the event.

"The use of digital platforms for millennial businesses is very promising because the number of young people in Indonesia is very large. They are already familiar with technology, so they can adapt quickly. That's why now is the right time for young Indonesians to become entrepreneurs to build and grow MSMEs, help create jobs for the community, and drive the economy to move forward," said the First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia, Hj. Iriana Joko Widodo in her speech at the 3rd series of KKI 2020.

"The government provides many conveniences. The Ministry, institutions, Bank Indonesia, banking, SOEs, and others also have many entrepreneurship programs, SMEs, including for millennials who have creative and innovative ideas and works. Let's encourage and create an entrepreneurial culture among young people as a new economic force ready to go global," he continued.

1. Millennial Segment

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Various interesting events are held specifically for the millennial segment, such as Coffee Dialogue, latte art competition, Onboarding Education, and Business Coaching. Inspirational speakers are selected for the millennial community, such as Mr. Syafrudin (Chairman of SCAI), Mr. Junanto Herdiawan (Bank Indonesia), Barista Chicco Jerikho and Yessylia Violin, young entrepreneur Aldi Raharja, Michael Chrisyanto, Mohamad Iqbal, Lutfiel Hakim, Agung Prakoso, Vanda Rainy, Ferly Novriadi to Rohadi Wijaya.

"Demographic bonus positions millennials as an important role in the Indonesian economy. Millennials will become the driving force of the new MSMEs in the present and future," said the Governor of BI, Perry Warjiyo.

"Millennials who love domestic products will become a huge market potential for our MSMEs. On the other hand, millennials who have a strong spirit and high entrepreneurial culture will become a source of creating superior new entrepreneurs that will be the starting point of becoming global millenialispreneurs," he added.

2. Creative Works Exhibition

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The opening of the Third Series of KKI 2020 also featured the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, the Minister of Education and Culture, Nadiem Makarim, and the Minister of Village PDTT, Abdul Halim Iskandar.

The KKI opening became even more interesting with the Creative Works Exhibition that raised the theme 'Reviving the Young Spirit, for Indonesian Textiles' which featured designer Tuty Adib who showcased Songket Lunggi, a product of UMKM Binaan BI Kalimantan Barat, and designer Wignyo Rahadi who showcased Batik Papringan Banyumas, a product of UMKM Binaan BI Purwokerto.

The Creative Works Exhibition is also carried out with the theme 'Indonesian Textiles in Millennial Style' which will feature designer Didiet Maulana who showcases traditional Tenun Tanimbar fabric, a product of UMKM Binaan Kantor Perwakilan BI Provinsi Maluku, and designer Ayu Dyah Andari who showcases Tenun Lurik fabric, a product of UMKM Binaan Kantor Perwakilan BI Provinsi D.I. Yogyakarta.

Through KKI, UMKM Binaan and Bank Indonesia partners throughout the archipelago are encouraged to continuously innovate, improve product quality according to market preferences and export-oriented, and utilize digital platforms to penetrate the international market.

(kpl/gtr)