Levelling up Indonesia’s nickel value chain
Multiple sessions dedicated to Indonesia’s nickel downstreaming agenda — from raw material extraction and MHP production to battery-grade materials — with industry leaders outlining concrete strategies for maximizing the value of Indonesia’s position as the world’s largest nickel producer.
Mapping Indonesia’s resource potential in the global supply chain
A dedicated keynote session featuring the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources alongside ANSTO Australia, exploring Indonesia’s critical mineral resources and the collaborative frameworks needed to leverage them effectively for global battery manufacturing.
Opening remarks by senior government leaders
The summit opened with remarks from Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, KSP Chairman Dr. Moeldoko, and KADIN Vice Chairman Shinta Kamdani — signaling the highest level of government and industry commitment to Indonesia’s battery transformation.
MoU Signing: NBRI × POSIND & NBRI × Dayalima
Two additional MoU signings at the summit — with POSIND and Dayalima — expanding NBRI’s strategic network and reinforcing the summit’s role as a platform where partnerships are not just discussed, but formally committed to.
MoU Signing: NBRI × KADIN
A strategic partnership formalized between the National Battery Research Institute and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), combining NBRI’s research capabilities with KADIN’s industry network to accelerate advancement in Indonesia’s EV battery sector.
Industrial training for battery human capital development
PPSDM KEBTKE and NBRI led a session on building skilled human capital for Indonesia’s battery industry, emphasizing inclusive training programs, workforce readiness, and bridging knowledge gaps to support the energy transition.
Gala dinner & IBS networking reception
An exclusive Gala Dinner brought together ministers, industry leaders, ambassadors, and global investors for high-level networking, award presentations, and cultural exchange — strengthening relationships across the IBS community.
ESG & net zero commitment across the battery value chain
Multiple sessions dedicated to embedding ESG principles from mining to recycling, alongside net zero strategies through sustainable production, carbon footprint measurement, and lifecycle thinking across the entire battery value chain.
Strategic alliance towards EV battery manufacturing
A landmark announcement, “The Strategic Alliance Towards EV Battery Manufacturer is Progressing”, was made during the summit, marking a significant step in Indonesia’s journey toward becoming an integrated EV battery producer.
South-South cooperation: Asia–Africa energy diplomacy
A panel featuring ambassadors from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Sri Lanka, and Kenya explored energy diplomacy through South-South cooperation, focusing on mineral resource collaboration and sustainable energy transition.