Jakarta (ANTARA) -
Indonesia will partner with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host the inaugural Ocean Impact Summit in Bali on June 8-9, 2026, aiming to strengthen its global leadership in the blue economy.
Desri Yanti, head of multilateral cooperation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, said collaboration with WEF would enhance the summit’s global credibility and reinforce Indonesia’s position in the ocean economy.
"Our goal is to make Indonesia a global ocean economy hub, not only in Southeast Asia, given our position as the world’s largest archipelagic nation," Desri said at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.
She said the summit is expected to bolster Indonesia’s leadership in the marine and fisheries sector while expanding its role on the global stage.
Senior Adviser to the Minister for Ecology and Marine Resources at Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Hendra Yusran Siry, said the event is also supported by OceanX, a global nonprofit focused on sustainable ocean technology and innovation.
He said the cooperation is expected to generate innovations aligned with blue economy principles, supporting economic growth, strengthening food security, and preserving marine ecosystems.
Hendra cited opportunities ranging from seaweed-based biodegradable plastics to the use of deep-sea organisms for biocosmetics and biopharmaceutical development, describing them as future growth industries.
"This will be a future industry. The Ocean Impact Summit is a strategic pathway to drive innovation and investment, which must be carried out consistently so partners and potential investors can fully understand Indonesia’s vast potential,” he said.
Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Doni Ismanto Darwin said preparations are underway for the international forum, which will bring together government representatives and leaders of global organizations.
He said the summit would serve as a key platform to promote innovative and sustainable development of Indonesia’s marine and fisheries potential in line with blue economy principles.
WEF support for the Bali summit was formalized through the signing of a letter of intent between Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and senior WEF officials on the sidelines of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto.
The annual meeting took place on Jan. 19-23, 2026, and was attended by more than 3,000 global leaders from 130 countries, including around 850 chief executives from international companies.
