LSE Generate X JIF 2025
September 18 2025
Location at Le Meridien
Jakarta Investment Festival 2025
LSE Generate X JIF 2025
Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC), in collaboration with LSE Generate, is set to host the ASEAN Impact Investment Forum through the event “LSE Generate X JIC.” This forum will highlight collaborative efforts to scale impact investment in Jakarta and across the region. Featuring speakers from diverse sectors and industries, the event will explore a wide range of topics aimed at driving sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
Keynote Speech and Remarks Speakers
Rano Karno
Vice Governor of Jakarta
LJ Silverman MBE
Head of LSE Generate
Matthew Downing
Deputy British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste
Panel Session 1 Speakers
Widharmika Agung
Partner at Systemiq Indonesia
Putra Adhiguna
Managing Director of Energy Shift Institute
Dayu Nirma Amurwanti
Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist, World Bank Indonesia
Daud Joseph
Director of Safety & Operation of Transjakarta
Panel Session 2 Speakers
Deftrianov
Deputy Head of Jakarta Regional Development Planning Board of Jakarta Provincial Government
Andy Citawarman
Water Sector Leader of Mott Macdonald
Robbi Baskoro
CTO & Co-Founder of Logisly
LJ Silverman MBE
Head of LSE Generate
Panel Session 3 Judges / Moderator
LJ Silverman MBE
Head of LSE Generate
Dr. Timothy Astandu
Co-Founder & CEO of Populix
Devlin Hazrian Saleh
Founder & CEO of Skolla EdTech
Workshop Session 4 Speakers
Matilda Narulita
Co-Founder & COO of NexMedis
Faisal Yusuf
CEO Danai of Superapp
Workshop Session 5 Speakers
Ernest Layman
CEO & Founder of Rekosistem
Andika Putraditama
Director of Rimba Collective at Lestari Capital
Agnes Laurens
Head of Special Projects at Lestari Capital
Agenda
Opening Session
08.15 - 09.35
The event started with registration, followed by Indonesia National Anthem.
Welcoming Remarks
09.35 - 09.45
The remarks will be delivered by LJ Silverman, the Head of LSE Generate. The speech will highlight the sessions that will be followed after this activity, also explaining what each session will be.
Keynote Speech
09.45 - 10.00
The Keynote Speech at LSE Generate x JIF 2025 will be delivered by the Vice Governor of Jakarta, Rano Karno. This session will set the tone for the event by highlighting Jakarta’s role as a hub for Southeast Asia and its commitment to advancing impact investment across Indonesia and the ASEAN region.
Session 1
10.05 - 11.05
This session is titled "Panel Discussion 'East Meets West: ESG trends and adoption through an Asian leadership lens'". This session brings together experts and practitioners to explore how global ESG frameworks intersect with Asian perspectives, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and leadership approaches in advancing sustainable investment. Participants will gain insights into how Asia’s unique context shapes the adoption and evolution of ESG practices.
Session 2
11.05 - 12.05
This session is named "Presentation + Fireside chat 'The rise and fall of smart cities: Capitalising corporate innovation in ESG'. This session will examine the lessons learned from global smart city initiatives, addressing both successes and setbacks, while exploring how corporate innovation can drive meaningful ESG impact. Through an engaging discussion, participants will gain practical perspectives on leveraging technology and sustainability to shape future urban development.
Break
12.00 - 13.00
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Session 3
13.00 - 13.55
Session 3 presents the "Greenpreneur Elevator Showcase", an opportunity for curated startups to pitch business to get wider networks of incubator, venture and ecosystem to grow your company.
Session 4
13.55 - 14.40
Session 4 offers a workshop named "Building Successful, Responsible AI Startups for the Global South". This hands-on session focuses on the opportunities and challenges of developing AI-driven ventures in emerging markets, emphasizing ethical practices, scalability, and long-term impact. Participants will gain practical guidance on how to create responsible AI solutions that address local needs while remaining globally competitive.
Coffee Break / Networking Session
14.40 - 15.10
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Session 5
15.10 - 16.10
This session, "Nature as an Asset Class: A Startup POV in What and Where to Invest in Indonesia", explores the emerging opportunities within nature-based investments. Highlighting insights from startups, the discussion will examine sectors, regions, and strategies where natural assets can deliver both financial returns and sustainable impact. Participants will gain a forward-looking perspective on how Indonesia’s rich natural resources can be positioned as a key driver of ESG-aligned investment.
Closing Remarks
16.10 - 16.30
This marks the end of this event. The closing remarks will be delivered by Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy. It serves as a moment to highlight collective commitments, reinforce the vision of collaboration, and set the tone for future initiatives beyond the event.
Venue
Le Meridien Jakarta
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav 18 - 20
LSE Generate X JIF 2025 will be held at Le Meridien, a distinguished venue that fostered insightful dialogue and inspiring speeches.