If you are an avid traveler — a hodophile — and this time you are looking to explore Indonesia, why not time it around June or July? We suggest you discover the wonderful aspects of Indonesian business and culture through Jakarta’s multi-faceted event called the Jakarta Fair, also called Pekan Raya Jakarta in the local language.
Held annually every year in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, the grand event is a large-scale exhibition that showcases products and services from several of Indonesia’s home industries, including agriculture, automotive, fashion, food and beverage, technology, and more. Artists and local celebrities are invited to grace the occasion as the fair commences on a majestic scale replete with fun and entertainment in the form of cultural events, performances, live concerts, games, and park rides.
The fair typically lasts for weeks and is held at Jakarta International Expo in Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a large convention and exhibition center that spans over 44 hectares and is equipped with modern facilities to host a variety of events. It is easily accessible by public transportation within the city. JIExpo has exhibition halls, conference rooms, meeting rooms, and outdoor spaces to accommodate different types of activities and event stalls in the place during the Jakarta fair. It has been hosting high-profile events and exhibitions for years now.
The fair is packed with action, fun, thrill, and entertainment, besides providing a platform for businesses to showcase their products and services, establish new contacts and partnerships, and generate sales and revenue. The fair is organized by the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), a subsidiary of the Central Cipta Murdaya (CCM) Group. The Group is a leading Indonesian business conglomerate with interests in property development, construction, and entertainment.
It is open to businesses and organizations from various industries. Local and international companies can also participate in the fair by renting exhibition space to showcase their products and services. The fair is a dynamic, exciting, and much-awaited event for industries and visitors from diverse backgrounds.
As for the objective of this annual fair, it is to promote Indonesia’s trade and commerce, culture and tourism; and to stimulate its economy by generating business and employment opportunities and reaching indigenous products and services to a wider (and global) audience. The fair attracts millions of visitors to its ground every year, both local and foreign.
Highlights of Jakarta Fair
The Pekan Raya Jakarta (translating to the Jakarta Fair) offers a variety of activities and attractions to its visitors. The main highlights of the fair are the following.
Business and Trade Showcases: The fair offers a huge platform for businesses of all types and sizes to showcase their products and services to a wider audience, and to promote Indonesia’s ingenuity, originality, and strengths through them. The fair is a good opportunity for businesses to generate sales and revenue, explore new markets, and establish contacts and partnerships.
Cultural Events and Performances: The fair is not limited to trade shows and business conferences. Showcasing Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage through local folk dances and songs, music, and theater performances with equal spirit and fanfare provides opportunities for visitors to explore the country’s culture.
Amusement Park Rides and Games: Individuals and families have something to take from the fair too. It has a large section allotted to a variety of rides and games for visitors of all ages and includes thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, and carnival-style games so as not to disappoint anyone.
Food and Beverage: The fair is a paradise for food lovers. Local and international chefs and restaurant owners display a wide variety of cuisines to satisfy every taste bud. You can sample traditional Indonesian dishes alongside food specialties from other countries such as Japan, Korea, and the United States.
Concerts and Entertainment: It includes pomp and show, glitz, and glamor as artists are invited from the local and international shores to showcase performances of all genres ranging from pop and rock to traditional music to entertain the audience.
In short, the Jakarta fair is a multi-faceted event that offers many things to visitors for the entire length of time it lasts.
How to Register for Jakarta Fair
If you are interested in participating in the Jakarta fair as an exhibitor or visitor, follow the steps below.
- Visit the official website of the Jakarta fair which is www.jakartafair.co.id. It will provide you with complete information about the date, venue, and registration procedure of the fair. It will provide news and updates about various exhibitions, performances, and activities of the event.
- You can participate at the Jakarta fair as an exhibitor, a sponsor, or a visitor. Choose whichever suits you.
- After you have chosen your participation type, you must fill out the registration form which may be available online, or you may have to contact the organizers for the same.
- If you are participating as an exhibitor, you must upload information like your name, type of business, name of your brand/ company, the products and services that you will put on display, and your contact information. Please review before submitting. There should be complete accuracy in the details you provide.
- After you have completed filling in all the details of the registration form, either submit it online or to the organizers of the fair. They will review your application and will decide if you are eligible to participate. They will contact you with further instructions if you qualify.
- The registration fees will depend on your participation type, along with any additional fees that may be necessary. Please review the fees and payment procedures carefully before submitting your application.
How to Contact
For information or help, you may contact the organizers of the Jakarta fair directly. This is the number you want to call +62 21 266 45 000. If you are visiting the fair, the address will be Jkt International Expo, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14410, Indonesia.
