EIBN was at Startup Asia Jakarta 2014, Indonesia’s largest tech startup conference, which took place on November 26-27. The conference provided a wealth of insights on the Indonesian and Southeast Asian tech scene, and provided a chance for its participants to network with likeminded people from all across the region.

For this event, the EIBN teamed up with Tech in Asia to promote this initiative towards EU companies and remind them of the support EIBN can give them when venturing into the local market. EIBN was represented at the event with its booth and met with EU and Indonesian startups who were looking to connect and explore the Tech market of Indonesia and Europe

 
In recent years, Indonesia has grown to become one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent nations for tech companies. The country has more than 82 million Internet users, making it the biggest netizen population in the region. Without a doubt, Indonesia’s tech startup ecosystem is heating up, especially with new foreign investors.

Startup Asia Jakarta 2014 will counted on the presence of notable tech entrepreneurs:

- Hugo Barra (VP of Xiaomi, the world’s 3rd largest smartphone manufacturer)

- Peter Vesterbacka (CD of Rovio and the creator of the worldwide hit game  Angry Birds)

- Indonesia’s three biggest telecommunications firms and hundreds of Asia-based venture capitalists and investors.

Experts and stakeholders shared their insights on how things are progressing in Indonesia’s startup culture. They also networked with participating companies which are keen to venture into the country.