Exploring the role of humans in the AI era: business competition and regulations
In the midst of the swift current of digital technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Now it not only replaces some human functions, but also opens new opportunities in the business world, public policy, and the daily life of the community. These challenges and potentials are the main topics in CITCOM CONNEXT 2025, a national standard technology conference and exhibition that will be held in Bandung.
This event is scheduled to take place at Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Hotel El Royale Bandung, organized by CITCOM (C-Level IT Community)—Indonesian Information Technology Executive Community.
Technology is not to be watched, but formed
Head of event organizer, Jimmy Yogaswara, describes Connext 2025 as “the door to various worlds as in Doraemon”. This conference is not just a place to show off technology, but Forum for cross-sectoral experimentation and collaboration.
“Connext is not just showing the future of AI, but inviting the public to be involved in shaping it,” said Jimmy when met in Bandung (10/4).
Rows of Strategic Speakers and Collaborators
based on information from the official website connext.citcom.id and Instagram account @citcom.indonesia, this event will present big names from the technology, government, and pop culture sectors:
Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital
Muhammad Farhan, Mayor of Bandung
sabrang mowo damar panuluh, AI philosopher and practitioner
Adhitia Hermawan, CTO & Persib Bandung Sports Director
They will convey ideas about the AI trend in Indonesia and how this technology touches various aspects—from law, business, to football.
Focus: Ethics, Transformation, and Retraining
In addition to discussing technology potential, Connext 2025 also raised important issues such as AI Use Ethics, industrial transformation, until Re-training of labor. This conference wants to show that AI is a means of empowerment, not a threat.
“We want to encourage people not only to be consumers, but also the creators of solutions,” Jimmy explained.
AI as a joint project
Connext 2025 carries a message that Changes can’t be done alone. Collaboration is needed between the private sector, the community, and the government. In this case, the involvement Ministry of Digital Communication (Komdigi) and Bandung City Government be the key to the success of the event.
Jimmy added that AI should be positioned as part of National Strategic Project.
“If other countries use technology as a benchmark for progress, why don’t we?” he said.
Humans remain the center of change
Although AI is the main focus, Connext 2025 confirms that Technology is just a tool—humans stay at the core. This event provides space for discussion for industry players, policy makers, and the public to Defining the future direction of Indonesian technology inclusively.
Citcom Connext 2025 is not just an exhibition—it’s an invitation to build a collective future. Technology is created by humans, and therefore the future of technology is also in the hands of humans.
