Don't Miss Out! Appreciation for Digital Connectivity 2026 to be Held Tonight
Behind efforts to equalise digital connectivity in Indonesia, many figures work without the spotlight. From digital literacy volunteers in villages to communities driving the creative economy, they serve as the ‘connectors of the nation’ with tangible contributions to society.
Their roles now receive recognition through the Apresiasi Konektivitas Digital 2026 event, initiated by detikcom and BAKTI Komdigi. The highlight event will take place today, Friday (17/4), at 7:00 PM WIB, as a form of appreciation for individuals, communities, and institutions contributing to expanding technology access in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas.
This programme stems from the awareness that equalising digital connectivity cannot rely solely on the government. Involvement from various parties, including those operating at the grassroots level, is key to delivering more equitable access.
The journey to the award night has been a long process. Nominations opened from 15 November 2025 to 28 February 2026, inviting the wider public to nominate deserving individuals or entities. From hundreds of submissions, 13 top nominations from various sectors advanced to the judging stage.
The evaluation process was comprehensive, involving 10 judges from government, industry, associations, and media sectors. Judging was not based solely on documents but also through direct field verifications to ensure data accuracy.
Managing Editor and Head of Media Researcher at detikcom, Irwan Nugroho, emphasised that his team deployed contributors and journalists to various regions. This step was taken to confirm that the data provided by participants truly matched on-the-ground conditions.
The 13 contested categories reflect the broad roles in the digital ecosystem. In the local government sector, categories include Province Driving Digital Economy, Province Supporting Digital Connectivity Acceleration, Regency Pioneering Digital SMEs, and Outstanding Digital Village.
In the public services sector, awards are given through categories such as Innovative Village-Owned Enterprises in Digital Business, Innovative Health Centre in Health Service Digitalisation, Exemplary Digital School, and Defence Post Supporting Digital Connectivity.
Meanwhile, individual categories include Digital Literacy Activist in Villages, Internet Warrior Entering Villages, and Creative Local Content Creator. There are also community categories, namely Community Supporting Digital Creative Economy and Community Driving Internet for the People.
Irwan hopes this event does not stop at being a mere award ceremony. He views the Apresiasi Konektivitas Digital as a portrait of Indonesia’s digital connectivity conditions while encouraging policymakers to accelerate national digital development.
The stories of the nominees are an important part of this event. Tales of dedication and innovation emerging from various regions, often far from the spotlight, yet delivering real impacts on people’s lives.
Don’t miss it! Watch the Apresiasi Konektivitas Digital 2026 award night today at 7:00 PM WIB via detik.com/apresiasikonektivitasdigital. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the nation’s connectors who have strived to bring a more connected Indonesia.