Kadin forms AI Academy to strengthen Indonesia's human resources competencies
Jakarta — The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) has launched the Kadin AI Academy as a strategic move to strengthen the quality of the national human resources (SDM) while bridging the skill gaps in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
In a statement from Jakarta on Thursday, Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Bakrie said the programme is expected to drive inclusive AI usage across the business world, the workforce, and MSMEs in various regions.
He noted that AI adoption among national business players is now more tangible and is beginning to shape new expectations for the future of Indonesia’s business landscape.
The launch of the Kadin AI Academy was undertaken during a seminar titled ‘AI and the Future of Human Capital’ held at Kadin Indonesia Tower in Jakarta on Wednesday, 20 May.
He further revealed that, based on the Kadin Indonesia Business Pulse Q1-2026 survey, positive perceptions among the business community toward technology developments, particularly AI, have risen significantly.
‘The Q4 2025 figure shows that nearly all surveyed business actors described technological developments as a source of positive growth for their businesses. Yet three months later, in Q1-2026, the figure jumped to 22 per cent. Twenty-two per cent of business actors view technological developments, especially AI, as a source of optimism for the business world,’ said Anin.
He added that the surge provides a strong signal that AI uptake is becoming real for Indonesian business players.
Anin stressed that AI has now touched all segments of the business ecosystem, from large industries, students and job seekers, MSMEs, to entrepreneurs who are reorganising their workflows.
At the event, he also outlined principles that should guide AI adoption in Indonesia. First, AI must be inclusive and not widen the gap between those who are already advanced and those left behind. Second, AI should be positioned as a productive technology, not a substitute. Third, AI should be an accelerator of national economic growth.
‘AI should help Indonesians work more intelligently, faster and with greater impact,’ Anindya said.
He added that the use of AI is considered important to support the national economic growth target of 8 percent that has been set by President Prabowo Subianto.