Indonesia Youth Summit (IYS) 2025 was attended by 150 official delegates and 500 general participants who gathered to bring a voice of change to the city and the nation.
The activity was opened with an International Townhall with the Japanese Consulate, Ohashi Koichi, moderated by the Best Delegate APEKSI Youth City Changers (YCC) 2025, followed by an Opening Statement from each delegate. Continued with a lively Opening Ceremony with remarks from the Executive Director of APEKSI, Alwis Rustam, and the Mayor of Makassar, Munafri Arifuddin, as well as a special performance from Fadly Padi. The series continued to the Policy Townhall with the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Bima Arya, the International Townhall with the Australian Consul General, Todd Dias, and three Inspiring Talks sessions from five speakers.
IYS 2025 will take place on 13-14 June 2025 in Makassar City.