Seventeen companies from various industrial sectors were recognized at the Indonesia Digital Innovation & Achievement Awards (IDIA) 2024 during the award ceremony held at Artotel Hotel, Gelora Senayan, Jakarta on Wednesday (December 11).
IDIA 2024 was organized by Business Asia Indonesia magazine with the theme “Digital Innovation & AI Adaptation for Intelligent Government and Business Transformation.” This marks the fourth year of this prestigious annual IT awards event.
In his speech, the Chairman of IDIA 2024, Jamalul Izza, ST, MM, noted that the era of Industry 4.0 has brought fundamental changes in many aspects of life, including the widespread adoption of new digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML).
“The implementation of new technologies, especially those based on Industry 4.0, has great potential to transform various industrial sectors,” said Jamalul Izza.
He added that Indonesia, with its large digital population and promising economic potential, has a significant opportunity to become a key player in the adoption of these new technologies. However, achieving this requires efforts to promote innovation and the development of ICT in Indonesia.
“To this end, we initiated the Indonesia Digital Innovation & Achievement Awards 2024 to recognize and appreciate the achievements in innovation and the adoption of new technologies by companies,” said Jamalul Izza, who is also the Chairman of the Indonesian Internet Foundation.
At the same event, the Editor-in-Chief of Business Asia Indonesia, Juanda Jafar, stated that the goal of IDIA 2024 is to appreciate the successful innovations and the adoption of the latest digital technologies achieved by companies in Indonesia.
IDIA 2024 aims to encourage companies and organizations to enhance their implementation and adoption of digital technology and to become more enthusiastic about innovation, said Juanda.
Juanda hopes that IDIA 2024 will help foster a culture of innovation and the implementation of new technologies, leading to improved efficiency, productivity, security, and comfort.
Meanwhile, Heru Sutadi, the Chair of the IDIA 2024 Jury, noted that this year’s judging process revealed many advancements, innovations, and creations, including artificial intelligence technology, data-driven solutions, IoT applications, and digital platforms that empower companies and communities across various sectors.
"The judging process was challenging, as each entry had remarkable strengths and potential," said Heru, who is also the Executive Director of ICT Institute. He added that the jury focused on key aspects in their evaluation: Technology Innovation, which assesses how the transformation introduces new approaches to problem-solving; Benefits and Impact, which looks at how the innovation provides real advantages to society, industry, or the digital ecosystem; Sustainability, which considers the potential for ongoing development and long-term impact; and Alignment with Indonesia's Vision, supporting the national digital transformation agenda and promoting equitable development towards Indonesia Gold 2045.
Heru Sutadi congratulated all the winners of the Indonesia Digital Innovation Award 2024, hoping this achievement marks the beginning of greater contributions to the nation. To all participants who did not win, he expressed confidence that their journey continues. The innovations they possess are valuable assets for the future of the country.