The Young Engineers Forum of the Indonesian Engineers Association (FIM PII) is once again holding the National Gathering (TENAS) 2025, a strategic event that serves as a platform for national discussions among young engineers in facing global challenges which held at Arion Suites Hotel, Kemang Jakarta, on February 22-23,2025.

Main Agenda: Panel Discussions and Leadership Handover

This event features key agendas, including panel discussions and the handover of the FIM PII Chairmanship from Ir. Haudhi Ramdayuza, S.T., IPM., Asean Eng (FIM PII Chair 2021-2024) to Ir. Isditya Pratama Putra, S.T., IPM. (FIM PII Chair 2024-2027).

Presence of Government Officials and Industry Leaders

TENAS 2025 has been attended by the Deputy Minister of Public Works, Ir. Diana Kusumastuti, M.T., and the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, S.T. Their presence reflects the government’s support for strengthening the role of engineers in national development and sustainable investment.

Additionally, several prominent industry leaders and academics will be speakers in the panel discussions, including:

• Dr. Ir. Faizal Addin Achmad, S.T., M.T., IPM., ASEAN Eng., QRGP (PT. Nindya Beton)
• Prima Kharisma I.Y., S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D (Director of Technology and Development, PT. PINDAD (PERSERO))
• Ir. Andira Reoputra, S.T., DIPL, MAURP, IPU, CREL (President Director of Perumda Pembangunan Sarana Jaya)
• Raymond Naldi Rasfuldi (President Director & CEO of TRIPATRA)

Strengthening Indonesia’s Global Engineering Competitiveness

In her opening speech, Deputy Minister of Public Works, Ir. Diana Kusumastuti, M.T., emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian engineers on a global scale. She highlighted the role of engineers in driving technological innovation, strengthening infrastructure, and advancing industrial downstreaming as key pillars for sustainable economic growth.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, S.T., stated that the government, through the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, continues to promote investment policies that favor the development of high-tech and environmentally friendly industries.

"We also invite young engineers to participate in various research and innovation programs that can strengthen the national industrial ecosystem. Collaboration between academics, businesses, and the government must be further reinforced to create synergy in building national competitiveness," he stated.

"I encourage all young Indonesian engineers not only to be technology users but also technology creators. We must dare to innovate, take part in infrastructure, industry, and sustainable technology development. With professionalism and integrity, I believe we can work together to make Indonesia an advanced industrial and technology-based nation," he concluded optimistically.

Panel Discussions: Collaboration for the Future

TENAS 2025 features two main panel discussion sessions:

1. Intersectoral Engineering Collaboration to Enhance Competence and Competitiveness
   This discussion explores the synergy between academia, industry, and government in enhancing the capabilities of Indonesian engineers to become more competitive in the global market.

2. Research and Development Collaboration Strategies for Sustainable Economic Growth
   This panel explores strategies for strengthening research and development ecosystems to create innovations that support sustainable industry and investment growth.

Support from the Industry

TENAS 2025 is organized with support from leading companies committed to engineering competency development, including Tripatra, Hutama Karya, Pindad, and Nindya Beton.

FIM PII: A Hub for Young Engineers

The Young Engineers Forum of the Indonesian Engineers Association (FIM PII) is a national network of young engineers encompassing various disciplines, professions, businesses, communities, and media, both domestically and internationally. This organization is committed to being a professional development platform for young engineers to tackle future industrial and technological challenges.

The outgoing FIM PII Chair (2021-2024), Ir. Haudhi Ramdayuza, S.T., IPM, Asean Eng, stated that FIM PII must continue to build upon its established foundation to achieve even greater success and deliver tangible contributions to the nation.

The newly appointed FIM PII Chair (2024-2027), Ir. Isditya Pratama Putra, S.T., IPM, mentioned in his speech that FIM PII aims to be the Young Engineers Network Center of Indonesia, connecting various fields of science, professions, businesses, communities, and media, both nationally and internationally.

With a strong organizational structure, FIM PII has several development centers, including:

• Center of Human Resource Young Engineers
• Center of Research and Technology Development
• Center of Career Development
• Center of Business Investment and Supply Chain
• Center of Community Young Engineers

Moving forward, FIM PII is ready to collaborate with all stakeholders to contribute to the development of the nation and the state.

With the spirit of collaboration and innovation, TENAS 2025 is expected to serve as a momentum for young engineers to contribute further to sustainable development and national competitiveness.