Jakarta, July 25, 2025 — The inaugural AI & SaaS Summit – Jakarta Edition, hosted by The Leap Indonesia in association with the Embassy of India in Jakarta and IndCham Indonesia, delivered a high-powered afternoon of ideas, showcases, and conversations that reflected the vibrancy and momentum of Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem.

Held at JW Marriott, Jakarta, the summit brought together 200+ industry leaders, technologists, founders, and government representatives for an invite-only experience that was standing room only.

Opening Remarks – A Cross-Cultural Welcome

The event kicked off with a warm welcome from The Leap team, emphasizing the goal of connecting AI Powered SaaS companies and Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital ecosystems through dialogue, collaboration, and real-world solutions.

Keynote – H.E. Sandeep Chakravorty, Ambassador of India to Indonesia

The Ambassador highlighted the rising role of digital diplomacy and the power of AI and SaaS to transform not just businesses, but governments and communities across the region.

Keynote – Vikram Sinha, CEO, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison

Vikram Sinha captivated the audience with his insights on Indonesia’s compute power, partnership with Nvidia and how AI is unlocking new growth frontiers in Indonesia’s digital economy.

Keynote – Raden Wijaya Kusumawardhana, Senior Advisor at Kominfo

Representing Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Raden Wijaya delivered a compelling vision for public-private collaboration and the future of AI adoption at a national scale. His keynote emphasized building a digital society rooted in inclusivity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Showcase 1 – Jio Haptik

Haptik showcased its Agentic AI platform and how it enables enterprises to deliver human-like customer support and engagement at scale.

Panel 1 – Rewriting the Rules of Money: AI & SaaS in Fintech

A powerful panel discussing how fintech startups and banks are using AI to personalize financial services, manage risk, and rethink the role of money in the digital age.

Showcase 2 – Insider

Insider demonstrated their Customer Data & Experience Platform (CDXP), emphasizing real-time personalization and Agentic AI-driven journeys that drive conversions and retention.

Keynote – Sai Prasad Kolluri, CTO, Google Cloud Indonesia

Sai Prasad shared an inspiring vision for AI infrastructure and outlined Google Cloud’s role in accelerating innovation across Indonesian startups and enterprises.

Sponsors Discussion – Accord Innovation, TradeAsia, Finsure

Our gold and silver sponsors shared how their platforms are enabling growth, compliance, and digital transformation across industries. A shout-out to all our sponsors for powering this event!

Showcase 3 – Rakuten Sixth Sense

Rakuten showcased how their AI/ML capabilities are helping enterprises forecast demand, understand customer behavior, and personalize experiences in real-time.

Panel 2 – Smarter Shelf to Cart: Digital Disruption in FMCG

Executives from Reckitt, Kimberly-Clark, and Haldin discussed the impact of SaaS in logistics, merchandising, and consumer behavior in fast-moving goods.

Panel 3 – Data, Design & Delivery: Future of Consumer Experience

An energizing panel on how companies are using data, UX, and AI tools to craft more intuitive and delightful customer journeys.

Sponsors Discussion – Yolo Health, Idea Infinity, Field Assist, JVRJC

This session spotlighted early-stage AI and SaaS companies doing groundbreaking work in healthtech, field ops, and enterprise enablement.

Showcase 4 – EnableX

EnableX shared their omnichannel customer engagement platform, integrating voice, video, messaging, and AI to help brands deliver real-time experiences.

Panel 4 – Tech-Powered Care: How AI Is Healing Healthcare

Healthcare leaders from Halodoc, Pertamina Bina Medika, and others explored the AI-powered future of diagnosis, hospital management, and patient engagement.

Showcase 5 – Darwinbox

Darwinbox showcased how their HR Tech platform is helping enterprises manage talent lifecycle and culture with AI-enhanced performance insights.

Panel 5 – The Future of News: How AI Is Reshaping Journalism

Top editors from Kompas, Jakarta Post, and SindoNews debated the role of AI in editorial judgment, misinformation detection, and newsroom transformation.

Closing Ceremony & Prize Winners

The day concluded with engagement prize giveaways, sponsored by Nityo Infotech (including an iPad, Apple Watch and Airpods), followed by closing remarks and a buzzing networking dinner where new partnerships were born.

A Huge Thank You!

To our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and attendees — your energy and ideas made this summit truly special. This is just the beginning, and The Leap Indonesia is excited to continue building this platform for AI & SaaS conversations across Southeast Asia.

Stay tuned for highlights, recordings, and post-event coverage at www.theleap.id