Jakarta witnessed the gathering of female leaders, professionals, and business figures at the Indonesia Women in Finance (IWF) 2026 event held on Saturday (4/7/2026). Bearing the theme “Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship: Building Your Own Venture”, this event served as a strategic forum to formulate concrete steps in building resilient businesses with broad social impact.
The discussion, moderated by Hany Gungoro, sharply highlighted fundamental issues that often hinder the progress of female entrepreneurs, particularly regarding limited access to capital and technology integration. A lineup of industry figures, such as Dayu Dara Permata from Pinhome to Yessie D. Yosetya from PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, were present to provide insights into business efficiency, capital management, and the importance of maintaining resilience amidst market dynamics.
Executive Board Member of CFA Society Indonesia, Melisa Hendrawati, emphasized that women's empowerment in entrepreneurship is not merely an inclusion effort, but a crucial pillar for national economic growth. Echoing this sentiment, Siti Rakhmawati from Dapen Telkom highlighted the strategic role of female-led MSMEs and urged stakeholders to create a more accessible support environment regarding networking and funding.
In addition to experience-sharing sessions, the conference featured a 'Speedy Mentoring' program that allowed participants to interact directly with experienced practitioners to dissect career and leadership challenges. This moment was also marked by the launch of the book 'Career Jungle', a literacy guide mapping the complexity of modern career dynamics compared to the conventional career ladder concept.
Through this annual event, IWF strives to foster a collaborative and supportive ecosystem. The hope is that this conference will not merely be an inspirational event, but act as a catalyst for the birth of a new generation of female entrepreneurs capable of leading organizations and driving Indonesia's economy forward sustainably.
