BTN Expo 2026 officially marked the closing of the BTN Housingpreneur 2025 program, which was held to respond to the need for growth drivers in Indonesia’s housing sector and its supporting ecosystem (31/01).

President Director of PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk, Nixon LP Napitupulu, said the event was organized amid current conditions that require stronger momentum for housing sector development.

“In the current situation, we all understand that there must be growth levers for the housing sector and its ecosystem. BTN Expo 2026 is the closing moment of the BTN Housingpreneur series, and we are pleased to welcome this event,” Nixon said.

BTN Expo 2026 Serves as an Integrated Housing Ecosystem Platform

Nixon stated that BTN Expo is not only a property exhibition, but also a platform that integrates business opportunities, career development, and financial solutions for the public.

The results of BTN Housingpreneur 2025 were described as encouraging, with 1,170 submissions received and 57 new innovators produced through the program.

Most participants were young startups presenting creative and solution-based ideas, especially in the use of technology within the housing sector.

“From the moment we entered the exhibition area, we could already see many innovations. Technologies are starting to emerge that will be used in housing,” Nixon said.

BTN Expo 2026 Supports SMEs, Creative Economy, and Talent Development

BTN Expo 2026 demonstrated its commitment to strengthening small and medium enterprises and the creative economy.

The event featured 30 fashion SME tenants at Bale Ayu and 23 culinary SME merchants at Bale Santap, along with the Road to Indonesia Fashion Week initiative.

In terms of human resource development, BTN organized BTN Hiring to recruit new employees and presented BTN Champions Arena by Ruangguru as part of its investment in future talent.

“BTN believes the best investment is investment in talent and human resources,” Nixon said.

Government Appreciates BTN Housingpreneur 2025 Initiative

Vice Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Fahri Hamzah expressed appreciation for BTN’s efforts in organizing BTN Housingpreneur 2025 as part of developing the national housing ecosystem.

He said the program facilitates young Indonesians in improving their capacity to solve housing sector challenges, including the mismatch between housing supply and demand.

“I am very proud and happy to be among extraordinary young people,” Fahri said.

He encouraged young generations to pursue their dreams and bring positive change.

BTN Expo 2026 Attracts Thousands of Visitors and Raises Social Donations

During four days of implementation, BTN Expo 2026 attracted nearly 6,000 visitors from January 28 to the morning of January 30, 2026.

The event also generated social contributions, with donations of Rp7,600 collected per visitor contribution and distributed to disaster victims in Indonesia.

As of Friday (30/01), total funds collected reached Rp43,312,000.

PHOTO: BTN HOUSINGPRENEUR

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