Events

CELIOS hosts public dialogues with policymakers, foreign missions, civil society, academics, and journalists—creating spaces where critical conversations turn into collective action.

Where Conversations Lead to Change

At CELIOS, we create spaces where critical conversations evolve into collective action. Through public dialogues, we bring together policymakers, foreign missions, civil society, academics, and journalists to tackle pressing challenges—from fiscal justice and clean energy transition to Indonesia’s evolving global diplomacy. Our events foster collaboration, amplify marginalized voices, and ensure evidence-based ideas are heard where they can make real impact.

Our events include:

  • Policy Forums — High-level discussions on fiscal, environmental, and socio-economic policies.
  • Public Dialogues — Open conversations bridging civil society, government, and media.
  • Expert Roundtables — In-depth briefings with researchers and policy experts on emerging issues.

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speakers

Bhima Yudhistira
Executive Director – CELIOS

Christine Susanna Tjhin
Co-Founder – Gentala Institute

Dino R Kusnadi
Directorate of East Asia – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Thursday, April 24, 2025
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Speakers

Leo Simanjuntak (Country Director, Greenpeace Indonesia)

Bhima Yudhistira (Executive Director, CELIOS)

Putu Indy Gardian (Technical Specialist, JETP)

Tuesday, April 15 2025
09.00 - 12.00 AM
Speakers

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Director of MENA-Indonesia Desk – CELIOS

Dinna Prapto Raharja
Co-founder – Synergy Policies

Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji
Director of Intra-Regional Cooperation for Asia-Pacific and Africa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vickesh Maharaj
Deputy Head of Mission – South Africa Embassy

Gonar Musor
Minister and Consul General – The Philippine Embassy

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
09:30 AM – 12:00
Speakers

Media Wahyudi Askar
Director of Public Policy, CELIOS

Rufita Sri Hasanah
Coordinator of Regional Macroeconomic Framework, Directorate of Macro Planning and Statistical Analysis, BAPPENAS

Dra. Dewi Yuliani, MP
Director of Technical Planning for Village Economic Development and Investment in Disadvantaged Regions, Ministry of Villages

Laksmi Widyajayanti
Expert Staff for Food Resources, Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Quality, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Aria Widyanto
Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer, Amartha

Wednesday, 26 February 2025
10.00 - 12.00 AM
Speakers

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – Director of Indonesia-MENA Desk,
Bhima Yudhistira – Executive Director of CELIOS,
Chaymae Khebouiz – Counselor of Economic & Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Morocco,
Osama Hamdy – Counselor, Embassy of Egypt

21-22 February 2025
Speakers

All participants act as speakers and are expected to actively engage in discussions

Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Socio-Bioeconomy Policy Brief Launch – Weaving Biodiversity and Social Cohesion into Indonesia’s Path to Economic Transformation
Speakers

Viky Arthiando Putra (Researcher, CELIOS)

Roby Fadillah (Director of Industry, Trade, and Investment Enhancement, Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS)

Julia Ikasarana (Planning and Policy Manager, Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari)

Soim (Komunitas Selorejo Peduli Menoreh)

May 14, 2025
Alternative Economic Growth Model in North Maluku
Speakers

CELIOS

Local government

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Public Discussion – Continuity & Change: China–Indonesia Relations at 75
Speakers

Bhima Yudhistira
Executive Director – CELIOS

Christine Susanna Tjhin
Co-Founder – Gentala Institute

Dino R Kusnadi
Directorate of East Asia – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Thursday, April 24, 2025
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Report Launch – Why Fossil Gas Dependence Hinders the Energy Transition?
Speakers

Leo Simanjuntak (Country Director, Greenpeace Indonesia)

Bhima Yudhistira (Executive Director, CELIOS)

Putu Indy Gardian (Technical Specialist, JETP)

Tuesday, April 15 2025
09.00 - 12.00 AM
Public Discussion – Echoes of the Bandung Conference: Reinventing South-South Cooperation
Speakers

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Director of MENA-Indonesia Desk – CELIOS

Dinna Prapto Raharja
Co-founder – Synergy Policies

Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji
Director of Intra-Regional Cooperation for Asia-Pacific and Africa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Vickesh Maharaj
Deputy Head of Mission – South Africa Embassy

Gonar Musor
Minister and Consul General – The Philippine Embassy