Munas XVIII Concludes Smoothly, Akbar Himawan: Hipmi Remains Solid to Support Government Priority Programmes

The series of the 18th National Congress (Munas) of HIPMI 2026, held on 10-11 June 2026 in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, proceeded successfully and garnered widespread attention from various national stakeholders.

Carrying the theme “Synergy of Young Entrepreneurs to Build National Economic Strength,” the 18th Munas of HIPMI was attended directly by President Prabowo Subianto.

The General Chairman of BPP HIPMI, Akbar Himawan Buchari, emphasised that through this National Congress, HIPMI is strengthening its commitment to becoming a strategic partner to the government, expanding business opportunities, driving regional economic growth, and creating employment.

“HIPMI must continue to serve as a bridge between the potential of the younger generation, business opportunities, and the requirements of national economic development,” said Akbar in his statement on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

“We want young entrepreneurs to not merely be spectators, but to be the main actors in strengthening regional economies, creating jobs, and enhancing Indonesia’s competitiveness,” he added.

Akbar also expressed great appreciation for the presence of President Prabowo Subianto at the opening of the 18th HIPMI Munas. According to him, the President’s presence serves as moral and institutional reinforcement for all HIPMI members to continue playing a role in national economic development.

“On behalf of the large family of BPP HIPMI, we express our highest gratitude and appreciation to President Prabimos Subianto for his presence and guidance to all HIPMI members,” said Akbar.

He also ensured that, although his term as General Chairman of BPP HIPMI is nearing its end, the subsequent leadership will remain aligned in supporting the government’s priority programmes.

“Even though I will no longer serve as the General Chairman of BPP HIPMI, I ensure that HIPMI moving forward will remain solid and consistent in supporting the government’s priority programmes,” said Akbar.

“Whoever the next General Chairman of HIPMI may be, the spirit must remain the same: to strengthen the role of young entrepreneurs as a strategic partner to the government in building the national economy,” he stated.

It is noted that during the two-day event, the 18th HIPMI Munas featured several important agendas, ranging from the opening ceremony, the HIPMI Business Forum, business matching, plenary sessions, discussions on organisational policy direction, the consolidation of BPP and BPD HIPMI across Indonesia, to the election process for the General Chairman of BPP HIPMI for the 2026–2029 period.