IP Expo Indonesia 2026 Strengthens National Creative Ecosystem
INFO TEMPO - IP Expo Indonesia 2026 is officially returning after the resounding success of its inaugural edition last year. This event, which brings together intellectual property (IP) owners, brands, and creative industry players, will take place on 7–8 May 2026 at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta. The event is organised by GDP Venture in collaboration with dentsu Indonesia as an effort to strengthen the intellectual property-based creative economy ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Embracing a larger and more comprehensive concept, IP Expo Indonesia 2026 features two main pillars: an exhibition area and business conference sessions. A total of 52 exhibitors from various sectors such as entertainment, sports, and gaming will be present to open up licensing collaboration and IP activation opportunities with national and international brands.
In addition to the exhibition, the event will also feature 21 conference sessions discussing developments in the modern IP industry, monetisation strategies, and the utilisation of culture and fandom to strengthen brand relevance. Several renowned companies and industry players will serve as speakers, including Sanrio, Toei Animation, Infia, Provaliant, and Sony Music Publishing Indonesia.
IP Expo Indonesia 2026 also provides Structured Business Meetings that enable direct business encounters between IP owners and marketing players. Through these sessions, participants can explore strategic cooperation and licensing opportunities in a more focused and targeted manner.
VP Business Development of GDP Venture, Eva Soputan, stated that brands today are not only competing to attract attention but also building relevance with audiences through stories, culture, and communities that have emotional closeness. According to her, IP Expo Indonesia serves as an important platform to connect creativity and collaboration in creating a more connected and sustainable IP ecosystem in Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Country CEO of dentsu Indonesia, Elvira Jakub, assesses that Indonesia has great potential in the IP economy. She emphasised that collaboration between brands and IP can become a new force in creating more relevant and competitive business growth amid the strengthening development of popular culture and fandom.
Tickets for IP Expo Indonesia 2026 are now available through the official IP Expo Indonesia website with a 20 percent promotional offer exclusively for BCA cardholders. The latest information regarding the event can also be followed via the official Instagram account @ipexpo.id.