Telkomsel Concludes IBFEST Series 10 to Foster Young AI Talent Ecosystem

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Telkomsel has officially concluded the Internet BAIK Festival (IBFEST) Series 10 in Surakarta as part of its ongoing commitment to building a competent, safe, and responsible digital generation in Indonesia. Under the theme ‘Level Up the Future with AI’, the programme reached over 52,000 participants from 35 provinces and 296 cities and regencies, highlighting its relevance in addressing the urgent need for AI literacy amid rapid digital transformation. Recognising that AI development presents both opportunities and challenges, IBFEST Series 10 was designed to meet societal needs, particularly among students, enabling them not just to use technology but to create impactful, real-world solutions. Amid the flood of information and increasingly complex digital landscape, many students require practical, safe, and contextual understanding of technology use. IBFEST Series 10 addressed this through a holistic approach, engaging students, teachers, and parents as a supportive educational ecosystem. The programme featured AI Camp Training, workshops, inspirational seminars, and project mentoring to help participants understand AI in an applied, relevant, and responsible manner in daily life. As a tangible outcome of the learning process, IBFEST Series 10 produced 120 AI-based digital works across three main tracks: Creativa, Syntech, and Cyberlite. These projects showcase young talent’s ability to turn technology into concrete solutions, from educational content and simple apps to digital awareness campaigns addressing everyday issues. Additionally, the programme attracted over 11,000 registrants from approximately 300 schools, reflecting high enthusiasm for AI literacy as a growing necessity for the future. Abdullah Fahmi, Telkomsel’s Vice President of Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility, stated that the Internet BAIK Festival Series 10 demonstrates that when access, guidance, and collaboration are properly provided, Indonesian youth can achieve more. ‘They not only understand technology but also create practical solutions that benefit society,’ Abdullah said in a statement on Monday, 25 May 2026. The IBFEST Series 10 events were held in four main cities: Cimahi (kick-off), Jambi, Pontianak, and Surakarta (closing ceremony), as part of efforts to ensure equitable access to learning. Each city provided consistent learning experiences through intensive training, cross-ecosystem workshops, and pitching and award sessions that celebrated the best youth projects. Through this approach, Telkomsel ensured participants not only learned but also had the opportunity to showcase their work and potential concretely. At the event’s climax, Telkomsel officially announced the top winners in each category: Cyberlite (Digital Safety): 1st place: State Vocational High School 2, Jambi City - Digital Mask; 2nd place: State Vocational High School 1, Cimahi - Sent / Forever; 3rd place: State Vocational High School 1, Sungai Raya - Virus Spread in School Environment. Syntech (Solutions & Innovation): 1st place: State Senior High School 2, Cimahi - Wastewise; 2nd place: State Vocational High School 2, Jambi City - Digitask; 3rd place: State Senior High School 1, Pontianak - Smartcard Smansa. Creativa (Digital Arts): 1st place: State Vocational High School 3, Cimahi - Shadows Behind the Lake; 2nd place: State Vocational High School 4, Surakarta - Find The Signal; 3rd place: State Senior High School 3, Jambi City - I Once Wanted to Be Them. Special awards were also presented to: IBFEST Series 10 Favourite Project: State Vocational High School 8, Surakarta - Gadget Addiction in Teenagers; Inspiring Project: State Vocational High School 1, Surakarta - Digital Canteen and State Vocational High School 7, Pontianak - Introducing Pontianak to the World. Since 2016, Internet BAIK has evolved from a digital literacy programme into a more comprehensive digital talent development platform. This 10th series focuses not only on skill enhancement but also on shaping character and problem-solving abilities among youth for the AI era. The initiative aligns with Indonesia’s Golden 2045 vision by preparing talents who are not only tech-savvy but also possess responsibility, security awareness, creativity, and inspiration in their work, enabling them to make tangible contributions to society. With a spirit of ‘Melayani Sepenuh Hati’ (Serving with Heart), Telkomsel presents Internet BAIK as an empathetic and relevant learning space for the public. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, Telkomsel creates tangible impact for Indonesia’s youth. This dedication is part of its commitment to advancing the nation in the digital era. For Telkomsel, serving means growing and moving forward with the community.