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Senior policymakers and global investment leaders are convening at the CNA Summit 2026 in Jakarta on Thursday, February 5, to discuss how Indonesia is transforming capital inflows into sustainable competitive advantage. The high-level gathering will examine investment strategies and innovation practices that are shaping Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with a focus on converting foreign investment into long-term growth.
The summit will feature Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Mr Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, who also serves as Chairman of BKPM and CEO of Danantara Indonesia, according to the event agenda. His keynote session will provide insights into how Indonesia is attracting quality investment and building durable competitiveness in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Global Capital Perspectives on Indonesia Investment
Following the opening keynote, the summit will shift focus to the investor viewpoint through a fireside chat with Mr Rohit Sipahimalani, Chief Investment Officer of Temasek. The discussion will explore how long-horizon investors approach smart growth strategies in today’s volatile global environment, particularly regarding capital deployment across ASEAN markets and Indonesia specifically.
The conversation will address where international capital is currently flowing and how investors are identifying opportunities to create lasting advantages for both companies and communities. Additionally, the session will examine partnership strategies and methods for crowding in additional investment to maximize impact across the region.
Sovereign Wealth Funds and Regional Competitiveness
The summit will also feature Mr Hisham Hamdan, Chief Investment Officer of Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. His fireside chat will examine how sovereign capital can serve as a catalyst for innovation and competitiveness throughout Southeast Asia, according to the program details.
The discussion will focus on building regional champions and establishing trusted ecosystems that enable broad-based economic growth across Malaysia, Indonesia, and wider ASEAN. This session highlights the growing importance of sovereign wealth funds in shaping regional development and cross-border investment flows.
Translating Investment Into Innovation
The summit’s final panel discussion will bring together senior industry leaders to address practical aspects of converting capital into competitive advantage. The panel titled “From Capital to Advantage: Investment & Innovation in Practice” will feature Mr Hans Patuwo, Group CEO of GoTo Group, Ms Aileen Goh, Country Manager for Indonesia and Timor-Leste at Mastercard, and Mr Ng Tian Chong, CEO of Singtel Singapore.
These industry executives will share insights on how organizations translate investment into measurable results while aligning capital allocation with scalable innovation. The discussion will cover structuring effective partnerships, managing execution pace, and establishing guardrails that balance rapid growth with maintaining stakeholder trust.
Meanwhile, the panel will explore challenges facing both large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises as they navigate Indonesia’s evolving investment landscape. The conversation aims to provide practical frameworks for companies seeking to maximize returns while building sustainable competitive advantages.
Regional Investment Climate
The summit comes at a critical time as Indonesia seeks to strengthen investor confidence in its ability to deliver on investment commitments. The discussions will examine how the country is positioning itself to compete for global capital against other emerging markets while developing its downstream industries and manufacturing capabilities.
However, the summit will also address broader questions about what constitutes “smart growth” in Southeast Asia’s current economic environment. Participants will explore how capital can be deployed more effectively to support innovation ecosystems and build regional competitiveness beyond traditional metrics.
The CNA Summit 2026 is expected to provide clarity on Indonesia’s investment priorities and strategies for converting foreign capital into long-term economic advantages. Further announcements regarding specific policy initiatives or investment commitments may emerge following the conclusion of Thursday’s sessions, though details have not been confirmed in advance.
