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Summit
Bali Beach Convention by The Meru
15.00 - 15.10
- Representative by the Government of Bali Province
15.10 - 15.15
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta
Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
15.15 - 15.20
Opening remarks by MC and cultural blessing
15.20 - 15.25
Balinese Traditional Pendet Dance as Welcome Dance Performance to open the festives
15.25 - 15.35
Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction
15.35 - 15.40
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2
15.40 - 16.00
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
16.00 - 16.10
For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths
16.10 - 16.15
Welcome remarks by MC
16.15 - 16.20
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3
16.20 - 16.30
Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction
16.30 - 16.35
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4
16.35 - 17.35
• Jegeg Bulan
• Bus Marlet
17.35 - 18.00
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
18.00 - 19.00
For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths
19.00 - 19.15
Welcome remarks by MC
19.15 - 19.20
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5
19.20 - 19.35
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
19.35 - 20.45
• Bonbon Skoozy
• Joni Agung & Double T Band
20.45 - 21.00
Closing remarks & countdown
21.00
End of Program Day 1/2
16.00 - 16.10
- Representative by the Government of Bali Province
16.10 - 16.15
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta
Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
16.15 - 16.20
Opening remarks by MC and cultural blessing
16.20 - 16.25
Balinese Traditional Pendet Dance as Welcome Dance Performance to open the festives
16.25 - 16.35
Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction
16.35 - 16.40
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 2
16.40 - 17.00
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
17.00 - 17.10
For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths
17.10 - 17.15
Welcome remarks by MC
17.15 - 17.20
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 3
17.20 - 17.30
Interactive crowd moment & CHANDI introduction
17.30 - 17.35
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 4
17.35 - 18.35
• Yessy Diana
• Agapeea
18.35 - 19.00
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
19.00 - 20.00
For audiences to explore local handicraft, snacks, drinks, and creative booths
20.00 - 20.15
Welcome remarks by MC
20.15 - 20.20
Sanggar Budaya Performance: Group 5
20.20 - 20.35
Audience interaction - Cultural Trivia & Giveaway with MC
20.35 - 21.45
• Gus Yuda
• Kecap Asin
21.45 - 22.00
Closing remarks & countdown
22.00
End of Program Day 1/2
17.00 - 18.00
• Registration
• Handing over Balinese bamboo fan as souvenir
• Accompanied by live Rindik music
18.00 - 18.10
Balinese Blessing Ceremony with Priest blessing the event
18.10 - 18.15
18.15 - 18.30
Dr. Fadli Zon | The Minister of Culture Republic of Indonesia
Dr. Fadli Zon
Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
18.30 - 19.25
• Food Parade (Appetizers) accompanied by live Rindik music
• Dinner set menu style accompanied by Acoustic Music
19.25 - 19.55
19.55 - 20.00
08.00 - 08.55
Registration and coffee break for delegates and participants.
08.55 - 08.58
Arrival of the President and entrance into the ballroom.
08.58 - 09.00
Opening video of CHANDI 2025.
09.00 - 09.08
Maha Mredangga Nuswantara Music
09.08 - 09.13
Opening by MC.
09.13 - 09.23
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta | Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.
Prof. Bambang Wibawarta
Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
09.23 - 09.28
Welcome speech by Dr. Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.
Dr. Fadli Zon
Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
09.28 - 09.43
Opening remarks.
Prof. Dr. Pratikno
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
09.43 - 09.50
Cancala Bhuwana Chandika
09.50 - 10.35
Prabowo Subianto | President of Republic of Indonesia.
Prabowo Subianto
President of Republic of Indonesia
10.35 - 10.45
10.45 - 10.50
11.05 - 12.45
10.50 - 10.55
President and all Ministers Proceed to Pre-Function
10.55 - 11.05
Photo Session of All Ministers at BBC Pre-Function Area Doorstop Media
10.50 - 11.00
Kakuwung Ranu
11.00 - 11.20
Culture for the Future: A Bridge to Building Peace and Prosperity
H. E. Mr. Kazembe – Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of The Republic of Zimbabwe
H.E. Mr. Kazembe
Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage of The Republic of Zimbabwe
11.20 - 11.40
The Role of Youth in Fostering Peace through Culture
Jana Abusalha — Youth Representative
Jana Abusalha
Youth Representative
11.40 - 11.45
11.45 - 13.30
13.00 - 17.00
“Culture Beyond 2030: Safeguarding Heritage, Building Peace, and Advancing CCIs in a Digital Future” - Closed Session
• Opening by the Chair of the Ministerial Summit, Dr. Fadli Zon – Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
• Country Statements by Heads of Delegation.
• Summit Conclusion by the Rapporteur
• Closing remarks by Dr. Fadli Zon – Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Note: All relevant documents—including the Concept Note, Session Guidelines, Order of Business, and the Draft Declaration—are available under the Documents menu in the website’s main toolbar.
17.00 - 17.30
14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30
• Topic: “Reclaiming History, Restoring Justice: International Cooperation for Repatriation and the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects”
• Co-Host: International Council on Museums (ICOM) Indonesia
• Panelists:
1) Prof. I Ketut Ardhana, PhD — Professor of Asian History, Udayana University.
2) Mr. I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja — Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Netherlands, 2016 – 2020
• Special Presentation: Prof. Ismunandar, Ph.D — Senior Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Chair of the Expert Panel of Indonesia's Cultural Heritage Repatriation Team
• Moderator: Mr. Budi Trinovari — Chair of International Council of Museums Indonesia
• Call for Paper:
1) Ms. Noor Fahmi Pramuji — Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Khairun University, Ternate, The Republic of Indonesia
2) Mr. Muhammad Fahmi Reksa Al Farisi — SOAS University of London
• Q&A Session
14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30
• Topic: “Traditional Knowledge and Local Practices in Building Resilient and Inclusive Societies in the Post‑2030 World”
• Co-Host: International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Indonesia
• Panelists:
1) Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn., — Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali
2) Ms. Zou Yi Qing — Vice President of ICOMOS China Scientific Committee on Cultural Route
• Moderator: Dra. Nazrina Zuryani, M.A., Ph.D, — Head of Bali Province Branch of Indonesia Sociology Association
• Call for Paper:
1) Ms. Elvira Rufriani B. Kawaliong — Padjajaran University, Indonesia
2) Mr. Arif Hukmi — Makassar Islamic University
• Q&A Session
14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30
• Topic: “Financing the Future of Culture: Unlocking Investment for Preservation and Innovation”
• Co-Host: Indonesian Heritage Trust (Bumi Pelestarian Pusaka Indonesia)
• Panelists:
1) Dr. Donovan Rypkema — President of Heritage Strategies International.
2) Ms. Hasti Tarekat Dipowijoyo — Founder of Heritage Hands-on in Amsterdam and Co‑Chair of Advisory Board of the Asian Network for Industrial Heritage.
• Moderator: Dr. Catrini Pratihari Kubontubuh — Chair of the Indonesian Heritage Trust
• Call for Paper:
1) Mr. Ahmad Saifudin Mutaqi — Islamic University of Indonesia (Universitas Islam Indonesia/UII)
2) Mr. Sultan Prasasti — Maastricht University, Netherlands
• Q&A Session
14.00 - 17.30 • Coffee Break: 15.30–16.00 • Sesi 1: 14.00–15.30 • Sesi 2: 16.00–17.30
• Topic: “Responding the Climate Risks to Heritage and Fostering Culture‑Based Climate Action”
• Co-Host: Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional)
• Panelists:
1) Professor R. Michael Feener — Professor of Cross‑Regional Studies at the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University.
2) Dr. Wengki Ariando — Postdoctoral researcher at KITLV/the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies.
• Moderator: Mr. Marlon Nicolay Ramon Ririmasse S.S., M.A. — Head of the Research Center for Environmental Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, and Cultural Sustainability of the National Research and Innovation Agency
• Call for Paper:
1) Ms. Dewa Ayu Prisma Dewi — BALIDOC Film & Documentary Community
2) Mr. Bima Maulana Putra — Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well‑being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
• Q&A Session
17.00 - 18.00
18.00 - 19.30
VIP Dinner hosted by Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. Fadli Zon
19.30 - 20.00
20.00 - 22.00
CHANDI Music Performance:
Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL), Joey Alexander, Judika, Lyodra, Michael Anthony Kwok, and accompanied by Andi Rianto's Band.
Host-Monologue by Marcella Zalianty, S.Sos., M.H., M.P.P
Special performance by MAINAMIND (Japan) at September 4, 2025
18.30 - 20.00
• Registration by Kiosk (badge meeting pass mandatory)
• Dinner for Minister and VIP at Roso Restaurant
• Dinner for Delegates at Foyer BBC 1-2
19.30 - 20.00
Door open
20.00 - 20.05
Opening by MC
20.05 - 20.15
Speech from The Minister of Culture RI, Mr. Fadli Zon
Dr. Fadli Zon
Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
20.15 - 21.55
Andi Rianto's Band with Judika, Lyodra, Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL), Joey Alexander, Michael Anthony Kwok
Host: Marcella Zalianty, S.Sos., M.H., M.P.P
21.55 - 22.00
Dispersion
08.00 - 08.50
Registration, Coffee Break
08.50 - 09.00
• Opening MC
• Special Performance by MINAMIND - Japan
• MC invite keynote speaker
09.00 - 12.00
09.00 - 10.40
Keynote Speech: Mr. Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo | Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indonesian Heritage Agency
“Culture for The Future” (10 minutes)
Panelists:
1) Ms. He Lu — Associate Professor of School of Arts of Nanfang College•Guangzhou
2) Ms. Evelise Bruneau — Conservator of the Southeast Asian collections at Musée Guimet, France
3) Prof. dr. Wim van den Doel — Professor of Contemporary History and Dean of Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities
4) Ms. Janet DeNeefe — Director of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
Moderator: Dr. Luh Gede Saraswati Putri — Lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Indonesia
Q&A
Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indonesian Heritage Agency
13.15 - 14.50
Keynote Speech: Mr. Jean Couteau | Art Historian, Curator, Writer, and Bali Cultural Observer
“The Power of Culture” (10 minutes)
Panelists:
1) Mr. Giring Ganesha Djumaryo — Vice Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
2) Ms. Ella Weiner — Global Affairs Specialist, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
3) Mr. Franki Raden — Founder & Director of Indonesian National Orchestra
4) Ms. Tiara Jacquelina — Actress, Film Producer, Musical Theater Producer, Singer, and Founder of The Enfiniti Academy of Musical Theatre and Performing Arts
5) Mr. Summer Xia — British Council Country Director Indonesia & Southeast Asia
6) Mr. Jules Irmann — Director of Institut Français d'Indonésie (IFI)
Moderator: Mr. Bre Redana — Indonesian Writer
Q&A
Jean Couteau
Art Historian, Curator, Writer, and Bali Cultural Observer
12.40 - 14.00
Lunch
Start at 13.40
Start at 14.50
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Ni Putu Pradnya Lalita Nara, Student from Green School Bali
“Culture, Sustainability and the Future” (10 minutes)
Panelists:
1) Mr. Angga Dwimas Sasongko — Indonesia Film Director
2) Mr. Fauzi Ismail — President of Singapore Heritage Society
3) Ms. MINAMIND
Moderator: Ms. Putri F. W. Shafiyyah — (*TBC)
Q&A
16.00 - 16.30
(Attended by all the Ministers and Delegates)
16.10 - 16.40
Coffee Break, Transfer to Workshops Session
13:00 - 17:15
Session 1: 13:00 – 15:00
Session 2: 15:15 – 17:15
Workshops on Cultural Heritage (Parallel Session):
• Workshop Batik Making — Batik Solo Laweyan
• Workshop Traditional Dance by ISI Bali
• Workshop Music (Angklung)
• Workshop Keris Making (Javanese Traditional Dagger)
• Workshop Making Indonesian Traditional Mask by ISI Bali
Workshop Venue:
Agoong Room
5,6,7 & 8
Batoor Room
1,2,3,5,8,9,10,11 & 12
18.10 - 20.10
Break for Networking Event Preparation
20.10 - 22.10
Networking Event: Dangdut on The Beach
08.00 - 08.30
All Delegates standby at Lobby The Meru
08.30 - 09.00
Transfer to ISI Bali and Udayana University of Bali
09.30 - 11.15
“Future of Intangible Culture Heritage”
Involvement of UNESCO and Academics to Discuss The Preservation of Non-physical Cultural Assets (Music, Dance, Cuisine, and Rituals)
Welcome Speech: Prof. Dr. I Wayan 'Kun' Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn — Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Bali (5’)
Remarks: Dr. Fadli Zon — Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (5’)
Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Moe Chiba — Section Chief and Programme Specialist for Culture at UNESCO Jakarta office (15’)
Speakers:
1) Prof. Dr. A.A. Gde Bagus Udayana, S.Sn., M.Hum — Professor at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Bali (10’)
2) Prof. Dr. I Komang Sudirga, S.Sn., M.Hum — Vice Chancellor for Planning and Cooperation (10’)
3) Dr. I Gede Yudarta — Associate Professor, Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Bali (10’)
4) Mr. Yudil Chatim — Education and Cultural Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing (Atdikbud) (10’)
5) Mrs. I Nyoman Febriani, Ph.D — Faculty Members of The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (10’)
Moderator: Dr. I Made Jodog, M.F.A — Faculty Members of The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali
Q&A Session (30’)
09.30 - 11.15
“Digital Heritage & AI for Culture”
Exploring AI Technology for Documenting and Digitizing Cultural Heritage
Welcome Speech: Dr. Restu Gunawan, M.Hum — Directorate General of Protection of Culture and Traditions Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (5’)
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Joe Sidek — Chairman of Art Penang Council UNESCO (15’)
Speakers:
1) Mr. Giring Ganesha Djumaryo — Vice Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (10’)
2) Mrs. Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana — Brand Ambassador Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (10’)
3) Mrs. Lita Rahmiati, S.Sos., M.P.P — Head of Cultural Preservation Office Region VIII (10’)
4) Mr. Ida Bagus Ari Segara — Lontar Practitioner & Mr. Ida Bagus Anom — Lontar Unit (10’)
5) Mr. I Putu Ardiyasa — Lecturer on Traditional Theater and Deaf Community Management (10’)
6) Mr. Kristiawan — Lecturer of Archeology (10’)
Moderator: Galuh Febri Putra, S.Pd., M.A. — Lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University
Q&A Session (30’)
11.30 - 13.00
Lunch at ISI Bali
11.30 - 13.00
Lunch at Udayana University of Bali
13.00 - 14.00
From ISI Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali
13.00 - 14.00
From Udayana University of Bali Transfer to Penglipuran Village or Green School Bali
AFTERNOON SESSION
14.00 - 17.00
From ISI Bali, participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran Village
14.00 - 17.00
From Udayana University of Bali,
Participant may choose study visit to Green School or visit Penglipuran
Village
17.00 - 18.00
End of The Program
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