Polibatam Participates in Indonesia Aero Summit 2026, Strengthening the Role of Vocational Education in the National Aviation Sector
JAKARTA – Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) participated in the Indonesia Aero Summit 2026 (IAS 2026), held on 8–9 July 2026 at Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center, Jakarta. The event served as an important forum for Indonesia’s aviation and aerospace sectors, bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, associations, educational institutions, and international partners.
Indonesia Aero Summit 2026 carried the spirit of strengthening a sustainable aviation ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and technology. The forum discussed various strategic issues, including the development of the national aviation industry, airport connectivity, future talent needs, digital transformation, and the strengthening of the aviation manufacturing and services ecosystem.
In this event, Polibatam was represented by the Director of Polibatam, Bambang Hendrawan, who participated as a panelist in the discussion session titled “Are We Training for the Skies of Tomorrow?” The session highlighted the readiness of education, training, and human resource development in responding to the needs of the future aviation industry, which is becoming increasingly dynamic, digital, and technology-driven.
Polibatam’s participation in this forum marks an important step in strengthening the position of vocational higher education as part of the national aviation ecosystem. As a vocational education institution located close to industrial areas and the aviation sector in Batam, Polibatam continues to encourage the development of competencies that are relevant to industry needs through project-based learning, strategic partnerships, and the strengthening of facilities and programs that support the aviation sector.
In addition to the Director of Polibatam, the event was also attended by Mr. Uuf, Director of AMTO Polibatam, as a participant. The presence of AMTO Polibatam in this forum was part of an effort to expand insights, networks, and collaboration opportunities in the development of education and training in aircraft maintenance and the aviation industry.
The Director of Polibatam, Bambang Hendrawan, stated that Polibatam’s involvement in Indonesia Aero Summit 2026 became an important momentum to strengthen the contribution of vocational education in preparing Indonesia’s aviation talents.
“Polibatam sees the aviation sector as one of the strategic fields that requires skilled, adaptive talents who are ready to face technological changes. Through forums such as Indonesia Aero Summit, we can engage directly with industry and stakeholders to ensure that vocational education remains relevant to the future needs of Indonesia’s aviation sector,” said Bambang Hendrawan.
He also emphasized that Polibatam will continue to strengthen a learning ecosystem that is connected to the world of work. The development of student competencies, collaboration with industry, and the presence of supporting programs and units such as AMTO are part of Polibatam’s commitment to supporting human resource needs in the aviation sector.
Polibatam’s participation in Indonesia Aero Summit 2026 is expected to open wider opportunities for collaboration, including curriculum development, training, certification, applied research, and strategic partnerships with the aviation industry. Through this participation, Polibatam continues to demonstrate its role as an adaptive, collaborative, and impactful vocational campus that contributes to the development of the national industry.
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