APEKSI together with the Bandung City Government held the Center of Excellence & City Branding Symposium on 19 May 2025 at the West Hall of ITB, Bandung in order to enliven the 70th Anniversary of the Asia Africa Conference which was attended by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy and the Director General of Multilateral Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The purpose of this activity is that cities are expected to be ready to become a source of learning for fellow cities and a source of learning for other cities from various countries. The talk show presents the cities: Bogor, Depok, Semarang, Surakarta and Singkawang and the afternoon session, a coaching clinic was held related to the center of excellence & city branding for the cities that attended this activity.
In the evening, the Bandung City Government will hold a Gala Dinner to entertain the city participants who attended at the Bandung City Hall.