In line with its pledge to advance Indonesia’s artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) has hosted the Indonesia AI Day for Mining Industry, an initiative that aims to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence in the country’s mining sector.
Held under the theme ‘Navigating the Future of Indonesia’s Mining Industry,’ the event gathered hundreds of participants, including industry leaders, regulators, and global technology partners. It served as a strategic platform to explore how AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can drive industrial digitalization while boosting efficiency, sustainability, safety, and competitiveness.
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Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), emphasized that the initiative reflects the private sector’s real contribution to industrial transformation through advanced technology, noting that AI has become a strategic necessity to enhance competitiveness, particularly in the mining sector, and to support the transition to environmentally friendly energy. The government will issue policies on AI adoption and foster human capital development, involving all stakeholders.
The event facilitated collaboration among policymakers, tech innovators, and industry players to shape a unified strategy for digital transformation in mining. Discussions highlighted how technology could serve as a catalyst for resilience and sustainable economic growth.
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Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, stated, “As a company transforming into an AI technology company, we believe the future of Indonesia’s mining industry will be deeply shaped by technology adoption. Through Indonesia AI Day for Mining Industry, we aim to build an intelligent, secure, and sustainable ecosystem while ensuring this digital transformation drives equitable and inclusive economic growth.”
Indosat closed the event with a call to action, urging cross-sector collaboration to foster a robust digital mining ecosystem powered by advanced technology and skilled digital talent.
