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, 15 April 2026
1:00 PM WIB
Speakers

– Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara – Executive Director, CELIOS
– Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – Director of Indonesia-MENA Desk, CELIOS
– Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri – Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia
– Rahmat Maulana Sidik – Executive Director, IGJ
– Margareth Suhartin Aritonang – The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, Thursday, 26 February 2026
16.00–18.00, 15.00–16.30 HKT
Speakers

– Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – Director of China–Indonesia Desk, CELIOS
– Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara – Executive Director of CELIOS

Moderator:
– Dr. Zeynab Farhadi – Assistant Professor, Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
10.00–12.00
Speakers

– Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara – Executive Director of CELIOS
– Binbin Mariana – Asia Energy Finance Campaigner, Market Forces
– Amalya Reza Oktaviani – Bioenergy Portfolio Manager, Trend Asia

Thursday, 18 December 2025
10.00–12.00 WIB
Speakers

– Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – Director of China–Indonesia Desk, CELIOS
– Rizal Sukma – Senior Fellow of Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
– Edwin Shri Bimo – Senior Journalist of The China Global South Project
– Ardhitya Eduard Yeremia Lalisang – Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Universitas Indonesia

11 December 2025
Time: 10:00–12:00 WIB
Speakers

Study Presentation:

Mhd. Zakiul Fikri

Muhamad Saleh

Sahid Hadi

Discussants:

Prabianto Mukti Wibowo
(Vice Chair for Internal Affairs & Commissioner for Complaints, National Commission on Human Rights – Komnas HAM)

Andi Muttaqien
(Executive Director, Satya Bumi)

David Efendi
(Secretary, LHKP of the Central Executive Board of Muhammadiyah)

15 October 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Speakers

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat – Director of Indonesia-MENA Desk – CELIOS

Ahrul Tsani Fathurrahman – Director for the Middle East – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

Agung Nurwijoyo – Lecturer Secretary of Undergraduate Program – Department of International Relations University of Indonesia

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

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
09:30 AM – 12:00
Building a Restorative Economy in Villages: A Solution Against Empty Promises of Self-Sufficiency
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
Launch of the Indonesia-MENA Desk at CELIOS
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