Powerful lineup of Featured Speakers at the 2025 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit in Indonesia

The 2025 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit – Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics in Jakarta is a major gathering of industry professionals engaged in packaging production and plastics recycling. Organized by Ringier Events, the conference features a powerhouse cast of distinguished speakers who will discuss trendy topics in the areas of plastic packaging design, production techniques, sustainable rigid and flexible packaging, efficient plastic recycling systems, smart manufacturing solutions and eco-friendly raw materials. 

This year, the Summit will take participants to a higher level of learning as key players in the packaging and recycling sectors unveil their innovations to achieve production efficiency while moving towards a circular economy.  The Summit opens on November 5 with 12 expert speakers providing presentations on relevant topics in the areas of packaging and recycling. As the onsite conference offers unlimited business networking opportunities, participants from foreign and Indonesia-based companies will be able to consult and obtain tips directly from the expert speakers.  On November 6, select delegates will be able to join the whole day Factory Tour at PT Indorama Ventures Sustainable Solution Indonesia (IVSSI) and  Xiamen Changsu Industrial Co., Ltd. with orientation to be provided by PT. Suryacipta Swadaya, a leading industrial area developer and operator of the Suryacipta City of Industry.

This year, the Summit has the active support of the most influential industry associations – the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF), Indonesian Plastics Recyclers (IPF), Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA), Indonesian Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI) and Packaging Development Federation (PDF). Business Partners for this conference are  Boltzmann (Guangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., which specializes in cutting-edge online thickness measurement solutions for industries such as manufacturing and quality control; and Tat Ming Technology Co., Ltd., a leading company in the injection molding industry offering customized solutions. The conference also has the special participation of Suryacipta, City of Industry.

Information-Packed Presentations, Engaging Discussions 

The 2025 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit features well-respected industry experts whose years of experience make them ideal source of valuable knowledge on manufacturing solutions and sustainability. 

Mr. Henky Wibawa, Executive Director of Indonesian Packaging Federation, will discuss “Scaling Bio-based Plastics in ASEAN: Localizing Innovation for Mass Adoption.” Mr. Wibawa is a sought-after speaker with expertise on packaging manufacturing and circular economy. He served as Vice President for Education of the World Packaging Organisation.

Mr. Jeffri Ricardo, Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Sustainability of Danone Indonesia, will present on the topic “AQUA Commitment for Advancing Sustainable Packaging for Circular Economy” which will discuss AQUA’s commitment to supporting a circular economy through sustainable packaging. As packaging plays a vital role in maintaining product quality and must be managed responsibly, AQUA adopts systematic approaches to reduce environmental impact and continuously innovates eco-friendly packaging solutions.  

Another expert on packaging is Ms. Deva Dharmapuspa, SC, QHSE, Material Innovation Business Unit Head of Dynapack Asia. She will present on the topic, “Three Green Circles,” where she will discuss the three crucial aspects of green living bio, recycling, and technology. These interconnected circles consistently generate both positive and negative impacts, and to alleviate pollution on Earth, Dynapack Asia introduces the new concept of packaging which connects bio, technology and recycle.    

The ”Emerging Design Trends and Techniques in Eco-Friendly Packaging” will be discussed by a design expert, Mr. Rully Zuliandri who is currently the Technical Specialist & Packaging Development Specialist of GMS Pacific. GMS Pacific offers intelligent cost-effective solutions for label and packaging printers.  

Mr. Novian Amrah Putra, Chairman of Indonesia ISO Expert Association (IIEA), will discuss “How Packaging and Recycling Operations can Effectively Comply with ISO Standards” where he will provide useful insights on how packaging manufacturers and recyclers can hurdle the challenges to achieve relevant ISO certifications.

An interesting presentation by Mr. Mustaqim, Product Development Manager Asia of Holland Colours Asia, will focus on “New Breed of Additives and Their Role in the Production of Sustainable Materials for Circular Packaging,” which will highlight the role of advanced material solutions in the move toward a circular economy. Mr. Mustaqim joined Holland Colours in 2024 as Product Development Manager Asia and currently in charge of managing and leading the team responsible for development of new and innovative projects.

Mr. Teguh Maianto, Chairman & CEO of Packaging Development Federation (PDF) and Senior Business Manager of BOSTIK Indonesia will present on “Sustainable Solutions for the Flexible Packaging Industry.” An expert in product design and packaging manufacturing, Mr. Maianto will share how flexible packaging can be made more environment-friendly through the latest technologies available today.

Two expert speakers from ALBA will present on the topic, “Driving Circularity in ASEAN Manufacturing: From Global Vision to Local Pathways.” Mr. Daniel Loo, Sales Manager, ALBA Asia PlasticsTrading Limited, is from Malaysia. He brings over 15 years of experience in the recycled plastics industry and held leadership roles in recycling alliances across Malaysia and broad international markets, specializing in sustainable supply chain development, producer responsibility frameworks, and circular economy solutions in the ASEAN region. Mr. Farhandra Ramdhani, Sales & Logistics Manager, PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia, oversees commercial and logistics operations for a facility producing 3,000 tons of rPET monthly. With five years in Indonesia’s recycling sector and a background in business development and engineering, he has led projects in recycling and waste collection.

The “Digital Solutions to Enhance Indonesia's Recycling Ecosystem” will be the focus of the presentation of Mr. Hadiyan Fariz Azhar,  Executive Director of Indonesia Plastic Recycling Association (ADUPI). Mr. Azhar also serves as the Founder & CEO of PT Kita Bumi Global (KIBUMI). As Vice President of Digital Transformation at the Indonesia Circular Economy Alliance (InSEA), he plays a central role in shaping national and regional policies on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), plastic circularity, and industry modernization.

Mr. Kumoro Wijanarko, Operations Manager of GS1 Indonesia will present on the “GS1 Standards for Sustainable and Circular Packaging,” bringing his over 15 years of experience in implementing global GS1 standards across diverse sectors. With a strong focus on supply chain efficiency, traceability, and sustainability, Mr. Wijanarko actively collaborates with government bodies, industry associations, and the private sector to promote data transparency and regulatory alignment.

Mr. Abednego Purnomo, Vice President Sales for Marketing and Tenant Relations of PT. Suryacipta Swadaya, will share the importance of strategic location for packaging manufacturing and recycling operations. PT Suryacipta Swadaya specializes in industrial development.

For more information about the event, visit: https://event.industrysourcing.com/forum/20524

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