The NUS Innovation Forum (NIF) is a curated global series by the NUS Office of Alumni Relations to discuss trending topics in innovation. Following its inaugural launch in Manila in May 2024, the forum has expanded to other key cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Shanghai, bringing together academics, industry leaders and thought influencers from around the globe.
The NIF Jakarta, set for Friday, 24 October 2025 and supported by the NUS Alumni Network Jakarta, will take on the theme "AI, Innovation and Economic Growth" with two panel discussions. Our esteemed speakers on the Rectors' Panel will share their insights on how universities can drive AI innovation, foster economic growth, and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. In an age of uncertainty and rapid technological change, the Innovators' Panel will examine how impactful start-ups can thrive by harnessing AI to solve real-world challenges.
A showcase exhibition will be set up at the foyer area for our entrepreneurial start-up community within NUS Enterprise's BLOCK71 ecosystem.
Join us at NIF Jakarta for insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives on education and innovation amidst global economic uncertainties. Be part of the conversation shaping the future!
As AI transforms industries and redefines the boundaries of innovation, universities are uniquely positioned at the intersection of research, talent development, and societal progress. This panel will delve into how higher education institutions can foster cutting-edge AI research, nurture entrepreneurial mindsets, and catalyse economic growth both regionally and globally.
Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Universitas Indonesia
Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Partnerships, Universitas Gadjah Mada
President, National University of Singapore
NUS David Marshall Professor,
Vice Provost (Educational Innovation),
Dean of NUS College and Senior Director (AI Governance), AI Singapore
Wondering how to build a successful startup despite today’s uncertainty and harness the power of AI? Join three start-up founders - leaders in biotech, media tech, and industrial IoT - to get real-world insights, practical tips, and honest answers from them.
Co-Founder & CEO, MYCL
Director, SCTV and CEO, MOJI
Co-Founder & CEO, ForU AI
Community Engagement Manager, PIER71™
Co-Founder & CEO, MYCL
Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise), NUS Enterprise
Vice Rector for Research, Business Development, and Partnerships, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Community Engagement Manager, PIER71™
Director, SCTV and CEO, MOJI
Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Universitas Indonesia
Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Co-Founder & CEO, ForU AI
NUS David Marshall Professor,
Vice Provost (Educational Innovation),
Dean of NUS College and Senior Director (AI Governance), AI Singapore
President, National University of Singapore
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav. 59, 10350 Jakarta Pusat