CJIBF 2026 Officially Opened, Governor Offers Various Investment Projects in Central Java
SEMARANG — Central Java Governor, Komjen Pol (P) Drs. Ahmad Luthfi, S.H., S.St.M.K., offered various investment projects to investors at the Central Java Business Investment Forum (CJIBF) 2026. Some of the projects offered operate in the renewable energy sector, agriculture and food downstreaming, tourism, and mining.
The event was officially opened by the Central Java Governor; Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu; and Bank Indonesia (BI) Deputy Governor, Aida S Budiman, at the Ballroom of Hotel PO, Semarang City, on Monday, 11 May 2026.
Also present at the event were investors from several countries, ambassadors, business associations, and district/city governments.
“This CJIBF has been held for the tenth time (in collaboration with the Central Java BI Representative). We use it for business matching (business meetings) between entrepreneurs and the government, partners, and so on, including with managers of industrial zones and special economic zones in our region,” said the Governor after the event.
He emphasised that his side would continue to boost the investment sector in the region. Because that sector is capable of making a significant contribution to the regional economy. Recorded, the investment realisation in Central Java in the first quarter of 2026 reached Rp23.02 trillion with an absorption of 92,000 workers. In 2025, the investment achievement reached Rp110 trillion.
The high investment contributed to Central Java’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2026 at 5.89% or above the national average of 5.61%.
“This means that to boost the economy in our region, forums like this are needed,” said the Governor.
Meanwhile, to support investment, Central Java Province has prepared around 12 new industrial zones and special economic zones. This is one of the efforts of collaborative government between the provincial government and districts/cities in Central Java.
“We are preparing 12 industrial zones and special economic zones. So we ask for guidance from the central government so that it can be realised quickly,” he said.
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Indonesian Capital Investment Coordinating Agency (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, said that Central Java is a very important region for the investment sector. The achievements obtained in 2025 were very high nationally. Even in the first quarter of 2026, the realisation figure was also one of the highest.
“Economic growth, actually 30% of its contribution comes from the investment realisation sector. Today, the CJIBF initiated by the Central Java Provincial Government and Bank Indonesia is expected to maintain this investment realisation growth figure,” he said.
Moreover, CJIBF not only aims to encourage increased investment but also to create a new ecosystem for business actors. Not only that, the growth of MSMEs can also be synergised with large industries.
The Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming also appreciated Central Java’s steps in preparing several new industrial zones and special economic zones. According to him, it is time for Central Java to multiply industrial zones because this province has a large area and great potential.
“We are also promoting this interline logistics strategy for infrastructure development towards industry. This is a big challenge for Central Java to add industrial zones. If there are industrial zones, permitting will be easier and faster,” he said.
As information, the CJIBF 2026 event is enlivened with several series of activities, namely a talkshow themed “Empowering Green and Sustainable Growth: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Central Java’s Leading Sectors”, project showcasing, one-on-one meetings, and direct visits (investment visits) to flagship investment project locations.