Romora Edward Sitorus is the Head of Evaluation, Research, Dissemination, and Advocacy at Project Management Office (PMO) of Kartu Prakerja, the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. Prakerja, launched in April 2020, has benefited over 17.5 million participants aged 18 to 64, including women, individuals with disabilities, those living in remote areas, and those from the bottom 40% of the income bracket. Prior to this, he was a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Oklahoma and an Instructor of Finance at Sampoerna University. Additionally, he has served as a research consultant at the Central Bank of the Republic of Indonesia. He received a PhD in Finance from the Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma, USA. Romora is an alumnus of the Fulbright program and a recipient of the Shell Centenary Fund Fellowship.

Steve Jun is a seasoned professional whose journey with SOLUM began in 2016, igniting the ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) sales division. His impact was immediate, leading the triumphant initiation of ESL projects in North America for retail giants such as Macy's, Loblaw, and Lowe's.

From 2019 to 2022, Steve's strategic acumen was evident as the Sales & Marketing Director of SOLUM Europe GmbH. During this tenure, he not only secured partnerships with major clients like LIDL, Douglas, and Rossmann but played an instrumental role in elevating SOLUM to its status as a global industry leader. Steve's visionary approach emphasized presenting innovative ideas tailored to the needs of diverse customers, irrespective of their company size. His commitment to providing varied solutions combined with ESL technologies has been pivotal in shaping a more sophisticated and efficient retail environment.

Since 2023, Steve Jun has assumed the prestigious role of Head of the Global ESL Sales Team at SOLUM. His leadership is steering the company towards a new era, aiming to deliver SOLUM's unique value proposition that stands unrivaled among competitors.

Presentation Title: "Smart Solution for Future Retail Market"🛍️🔮

Steve Jun's presentation will delve into the intricacies of "Smart Solutions for the Future Retail Market." Drawing upon his extensive experience and insights gained from leading transformative projects globally, he will explore the role of technology, particularly ESL, in shaping the future of retail. Attendees can anticipate a deep dive into innovative strategies, technological advancements, and the vision that sets SOLUM apart in the dynamic world of retail and eCommerce.

Marcin Przybylski is a Business Solutions Consultant at the multinational software house Comarch, based in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. His primary focus is on elevating customer loyalty for major brands throughout the APAC region using Comarch's exceptional and award-winning solutions.

With numerous years of experience, Marcin specializes in cultivating business relationships with Asian brands. He provides comprehensive business consultancy services that effectively bridge the gap between Europe and Asia.

Within Comarch, Marcin Przybylski is at the forefront of redefining customer loyalty management. He introduces innovative strategies and cutting-edge IT solutions that propel brands to new heights. His passion lies in integrating the latest technologies into the customer loyalty domain, with a particular emphasis on advocating for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Marcin actively drives the company's R&D progress internally, and externally promotes the formidable capabilities of Comarch's solutions to brands seeking a powerful edge.

Meet Jeremy Gemarista, a seasoned professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in sales and business development across diverse industries. With a solid background of over four years in the business of recruitment, Jeremy currently spearheads the consumer sector at BTI Executive Search Indonesia, specializing in FMCG, retail, ecommerce, logistics, and more.

Rajesh is an entrepreneur at heart with over 20 years of experience across various industries ranging from FMCG, Retail, CPG, Consumer Electronics, Food & Beverage, Real Estate, EdTech, Gaming and E-commerce Startups. He has built and led high performance teams around Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He is known in his professional circles for launch to scale of New Business, change management and Turnaround of business verticals to profitability and leadership capabilities in seamlessly bringing all functions of the company into top gear.

He speaks regularly at Industry events and talk about Digital Transformation, Business Turnaround and Leadership. He had coached over 40+ Sales teams across multiple markets and industries and hold two patents in technology.

Victor Kurnia, as the Senior Vice President of Logistics at Lazada Indonesia, has proved to be an invaluable asset to the organization. With several years of project management experience under his belt, Victor’s owns detail-oriented approach has been a driving force behind the seamless functioning of Lazada'slogistics operations. Victor has played a pivotal role in enhancing Lazada Logistics' operations, fostering growth, and optimizing processes. His dedication, strategic vision, and analytical mindset make him a key driver of success for Lazada Indonesia, ensuring that the logistics department continues to thrive and provide top-tier service to customers and partners

Ayesha is currently working with Trans Fashion Indonesia as the CEO of the company. Trans Fashion Indonesia is the biggest luxury retailer in Indonesia with 45 stores operating nationwide.

She has more than 15 years of experience of managing business and retail, ranging from mass market to niche, lifestyle and luxury. In the past, Ayesha has worked with German retail giant Metro AG, as a commercial Director. During her assignment that lasted for more than a decade, she built market recognition for a German retail brand as well as managed successful business relationships with more than 400 business partners from across the world. She has traveled to multiple countries from Europe to Asia in her professional capacity to explore and know more about the customers in different geographical and cultural settings.

Ayesha’s educational background includes a business degree in marketing, cost & management accountancy and Couture fashion designing. Her credentials and exposure give her a unique edge of understanding the customers, sophistication of fashion and luxury business along with expertise on the entire commercial/ retail aspect of the business. Right now, she is passionate to learn more and more about Wonderful Indonesia and Indonesian customers, their preferences, evolution of lifestyle and impact of technology in their day-to-day lives.

Started working at the age of 13 at a family cafe, Juan became an entrepreneur at 17 in the automotive industry, still working with brands such as BMW & Maybank. When he was 20 years old, he was trusted by a tech startup to be a management consultant and thus, started his consulting business. Since then, Gideon Consulting Group has experience working with giants such as Sinarmas Group and South Korea's LG Corp as well as SMEs from many industries. Through Gideon Consulting Group, Juan aims to improve Indonesian business with research and data so that Indonesian business can compete globally.

Introducing a blockchain trailblazer, community champion, and crypto crusader with a track record of over 13 years dedicated to igniting the blockchain revolution. Dea Saka Kurnia Putra has successfully built over 100 companies, propelled more than 50 organizations forward, and cultivated vibrant communities worldwide. Their expertise spans a wide spectrum, including consulting, development, marketing, and management, and they conquer each domain with infectious passion.

As a cybersecurity samurai certified 130+ times over, this person is also an education evangelist, having founded the Indonesia Blockchain Forum and Belajar Blockchain, empowering future generations to code the future. Their impact transcends borders, holding the position of Head of Community, Partnership, and Relationship at the Indonesia Sharia Blockchain Forum, where they bridge the gap between faith and finance. Additionally, they serve as a Crypto Officer in the National Cyber and Crypto Agency, safeguarding the cyber frontier. As an ISO expert, they play a pivotal role in shaping global standards, ensuring responsible blockchain adoption.

Beyond their role in building, this visionary individual reimagines possibilities. Honing skills at the bleeding edge, they are a DeFi Talent, NFT Talent, Bitcoin Talent, and an alum of the prestigious Frankfurt School Blockchain Center. Contributing to OSWAR, the ultimate Web3 defense manual, and co-founding Coorhat.com, they are disrupting audio with the innovative concept of "Listen to Earn."

Ivan is a seasoned business leader with over 13 years of experience in strategy and business development, particularly within the FMCG sector in the Asia Pacific region. As the Co-Founder and CEO of The Giggly Company, he is driving the growth of a new local consumer brand in Indonesia. Before this, he spent 6 years as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting Asia Pacific and also served as the Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development in a local FMCG company.

With over 17 years of retail management experience, Inderpreet is an accomplished professional in the footwear and apparel industry. Currently, he leads the digital business for Asia Pacific and Asia South at Bata Group, a global leader in footwear retailing with over 5,300 stores in 70 countries.

His core competencies include omni-channel sales, digital marketing, e-commerce operations, supply chain management, branding, user experience, and P&L management. He has successfully grown the digital revenue by 3X with 5X operating profit growth in APAC, enhanced the UI of the own brand.com webstore, doubled the sales via partnerships with leading third-party marketplaces, and scaled up new channels like social selling through Tik Tok. As a commercially astute and agile strategist, he has spearheaded the omni-channel strategy that enables direct-to-consumer sales via multiple channels and efficient fulfilment from any location with available stock. He also implemented consistent branding across the retail network to ensure nationwide service quality and customer loyalty.

With over a decade of experience driving both business and customer success, Dennis possessed a robust set of intrapreneurial skills and expertise in the realms of digital strategies, marketing, and sales. His professional background includes a proven track record as a Marketing Manager within the retail eCommerce sector. He's adept in various competencies, including Event Management, Public Speaking, Campaign Management, and establishing Brand Partnerships.

Mayank Singh, a seasoned business leader with 17 years of diverse industry experience, has a proven track record of success. He has played a pivotal role in transforming companies across food retail, e-commerce, media, entertainment, and startups. Mayank's ability to drive growth and navigate complex business landscapes is evident in his achievements. Notably, he contributed to Domino's Indonesia's profitability, established India's first D2C Hyperlocal Digital Commerce ecosystem for Domino's India, and successfully launched and managed a food-tech startup. Mayank is also recognized as a thought leader and speaker in digital e-commerce and Technology marketing. With a commitment to excellence and a strategic mindset, Mayank Singh is at the forefront of shaping success in today's dynamic business world.

Haryanto Pratantara is a seasoned business and operations director with over 30 years of experience in the FMCG and fashion industries. He currently serves as the Business & Operations Director for PT Kurnia Ciptamoda Gemilang, a premium fashion retailer in Indonesia that partners with well-known brands such as Charles & Keith, Pedro, Pomelo, EA7 Emporio Armani, and Armani Exchange.

Throughout his career, Haryanto has demonstrated a strong track record in sales and key account management, as well as a deep understanding of the retail business. He has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing successful business strategies that have led to significant revenue growth and market expansion for his companies.

Haryanto is also an active member of the retail industry community in Indonesia. He currently serves as the Secretary General of the Indonesia Retail & Tenant Association (HIPPINDO), a prominent organization that represents the interests of retailers and tenants in the country. He is also an Advisor Board member for the Indonesia Modern Trade Supplier Association (AP3MI).

In the expansive digital realm of Indonesia, Alexandro Wibowo is a constant learner, humbly absorbing lessons from every experience. His journey began down under with the Promethium Group in Australia in 2004. Upon returning closer to home, he briefly aligned with the Brand Management Group Indonesia in 2008, absorbing the nuances of branding in the local context.

Years later, in 2016, Alexandro collaborated with the Indogro Institute, deepening his insights into the educational sector. His explorative nature then led him, in 2020, to the legal tech corridors with PT Legal Tekno Digital, where Kontrakhukum.com was conceptualized. Parallelly, from 2016 onward, he lent his expertise to PT Banyak Bantu Masyarakat, silently championing community brands in Indonesia.

Throughout these shifts and transitions, Adsvisory emerged as a humble reflection of Alexandro's continuous learning journey, offering a unique perspective on CMOaaS in Indonesia. While milestones dot his path, for Alexandro, the real essence lies in the relationships nurtured, the collaborations forged, and the modest thrill of learning something new every day.

Felix, a business enthusiast with a background in marketing and branding, stumbled upon the world of supply chain and operations by accident. Embracing the unexpected turn in his career, he has found fulfillment and success in this field.

Currently serving as the VP of Strategy and Business Operations at Astro, Felix has excelled in leading teams, optimizing supply chain processes, expansion and infrastructure, driving operational excellence, and business operations.

On a mission to make Astro the go-to app that simplifies people's lives and creates a positive impact. He envisions Astro as a comprehensive solution that not only meets users' needs but also contributes to the community and the environment.

More than 15 years experience in the media marketing, digitalization, and creativity world.  Currently maximizing digital ecosystem performance for 12 brands from ParagonCorp. Continuous exploring on content optimization, latest consumer-facing technology, and improving consumer experience especially on digital channels.

Victor Yap, 10 years experience in the retail e-commerce industry. Joined as an intern and currently working as Commercial and Revenue Director at Zalora Indonesia.

20 years of experience in FMCG related business with core skill in research and data analytics. Developing a keen interest in customer, digitalization and big data analytics for the past few years. Have multi-angles view of the business based on working experience spent in agencies, manufacturer and retailer sides

Terry Chan empowers technology-driven eCommerce Supply Chain ecosystem & drive business growth in profitable & sustainable ways over 25 years.

Awarded the most promising business leader of Asia 2019 by Economic Times at Singapore, featured by Forbes in 2018 at Vietnam, invited by World Bank as speaker in 2018 at Vietnam, The 50 Fabulous Innovative Leader, World Innovation Congress 2020 at India, Top 10 Most Influential People in Supply Chain, 2023, CIO Views.

A serial entrepreneur: JUSTT GROUP (eCommerce Enabler to support brands to succeeded in the emerging eCommerce markets in particular, China and South-East Asia), JUSTT BEAUTHY (Healthtech), EC-Post (Supply Chain Accelerator), Hong Kong eCommerce Supply Chain Association HKeCSC (the First & the Only one in Hong Kong), held multinational organization leaderships: Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), AsiaPay (an award winning Fintech company in Asia), former GM, Alibaba Group/Lazada, Supply Chain Management, general management/experience at FedEX, DHL eCommerce, S.F. Express, Swedish & Danish Post, KMB, Cathay Pacific).

Hold adjunct lecturer at the University of Hong Kong. Independent advisor/mentor/trainer for Hong Kong Sciences & Technology Park Corporation (HKSTP), Hong Kong Trade & Development Council (HKTDC), HK Tech 300 of City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Federation of Youths Group (HKFYG)…etc. Independent consultant for governmental related organization, Estee Lauder, Informa Market, GLG, Atheneum, Coleman Research, KPMG, EY, McKinsey, Deloitte, Accenture, HKTVmall, 300+ Startups...etc. Steering Committee/Advisory Committee/Chairman/Keynote Speaker/Moderator for 130+ international conferences for World Bank, Hong Kong Trade & Development Council (HKTDC), KPMG, GS1, Union Postal Union (UPU), Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU), Triangle, Chamber of Commerce, ASEAN Embassy, Singapore & Vietnam Governments, Global Sources, Forbes, Economic Times, WBR, HSBC, Informa Markets, UBM...etc. Featured by Forbes, Transport Logistic Manager, HKET, Vietnam TV...etc.

David Hilman, COO of Agung Sedayu Realestat Indonesia (ASRI), has over 30 years of experience in retail, entrepreneurship, information technology, entertainment and F&B. He has a demonstrated track record of success in creating engaging customer experiences on both online and offline channels, leveraging digital technology to enhance brick and mortar spaces. Among others he founded Blitz Megaplex, a leading cinema brand in Indonesia; Tiketsoft, an online platform for event reservations; and Kartupay, a merchant loyalty platform. He began his career at Shell, where he held various management positions in the Netherlands and Indonesia. He is also a member of the Board of Advisors to WIR Group.

Avid Marketer and Business Strategist

"Customer-centric by heart, Business-strategist by mind, People-developer by soul"

Growing up with genuine interest for journalism, photography and creative designs, makes having a job that involves creativity has always been my dream. After pursuing a degree at one of the best Reputable University in South East Asia, IPB, I developed a high sense of planning and project management, which later turned into important provisions that led me to become the passionate marketer I am today. Driving retail business growth for 15 years as a holistic marketing leader, I have become the captain of multiple brands that require strategic and transformative creative thinking. A part of my success in hands-on experience turning brick to click, insights to actions, and from data to successful campaigns is to constantly innovating and drawing inspirations from latest trends.

My journey with INFORMA started on 2010, where I developed strong fond for Home & Living industry and successfully worked my way up. Now, as the Marketing Vice President of Home Center Indonesia, I overview all marketing aspects of 10 retail brands. In Home & Living lines we have INFORMA, INFORMA Customs Furniture, SELMA, Home Galleria, while

in Electronics we have INFORMA Electronics & KELS, along with Pet Kingdom, THYS, EYE SOUL in Fashion & Lifestyle.

Mohit Jain is the co-founder and CTO at Loyalytics AI and Swan AI. He has helped multiple Fortune 500 retailers, such as Tesco, Target, Kroger, etc, with their data-driven transformation and big data analytics strategy across the US, Europe, and China over the last 16 years. He has established and led multiple customer-centric programs and data analytics teams at Tesco and Target which have led to several $100M uplift.

He helps companies with change management and culture transformation required for a successful digital transformation strategy. He has built several high-performance technology teams with successful SAAS Products such as Insytio, Ingage, and Swan AI.

Maulana Christanto commenced their professional journey as a researcher in National television and marketing research, accumulating valuable experience across various marketing research agencies. Making a transition to the creative realm, Maulana engaged in brand campaigns at diverse agencies before ultimately entering the retail marketing sector at Ace Hardware in 2012—a retail company under the Kawan Lama Retail Group. Since 2019, Maulana has held the role of Chief Experience and Analytics at Ruparupa.com, an e-commerce entity within the Kawan Lama Retail Group.

In their capacity at Ruparupa.com, Maulana oversees the customer experience team, dedicated to crafting a seamless shopping experience across both online and offline channels. Additionally, Maulana manages the data team, responsible for delivering descriptive and predictive analytics for Ruparupa.com. As the Chief of Experience and Analytics, Maulana's primary objective is to harness data and customer insights to ensure a unified shopping experience across channels for all Kawan Lama Retail customers, solidifying Ruparupa.com as the authentic omnichannel platform for the company.

Guruprasad Deshpande (Guru, as he is fondly called in the Industry) holds two post-graduate degrees in Business Administration and Computer Science and comes with more than 25+ years of unparalleled experience in Sales & Business Development, Information technology, product and services and Supply Chain Management.

He is a globe trotter and has worked in organizations of high repute like the Tata Group, Oracle Financial Services, Anthology & Loginext to name a few, and has been associated with multiple revenue-generating startups both in Indonesia and abroad. His passion for revenue growth embedded with empathy selling has been the talk of towns. A staunch believer in customer advocacy, Guru's penchant for adding value at each stage of customer engagement has won him immemorial laurels. Every employee recruited in his company, Guru takes it as an addition to his own family.

Guru resides in Jakarta and his pass time includes: Music, Cooking, Aviation & Photography

Craig has had over 20 years in retail, mostly in OmniChannel, but also offline. He has worked in and managed websites and offices in multiple countries, he has sold and shipped more than 10m different products, in over 500m orders to more than 100 countries.

He has been lucky enough to work in operations, frontline sales and marketing and as a CDO, CCO, COO and CEO in Retail and FMCG businesses.

He has been in Indonesia for 4 years - initially with Kanmo Group leading their Omnichannel team during covid, and more recently as CCO at Shipper and Aloshop supporting Retailer through logistics, ecommerce enablement and live streaming services.