
IGNITE
UC GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2026
Building Beyond Borders: Entrepreneurship, Technology & Connections for a Sustainable Future
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Building Beyond Borders
IGNITE is Universitas Ciputra's celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week Indonesia. For three days, speakers from Universitas Ciputra, the National University of Singapore and young founders share how entrepreneurship, technology and connections can build a sustainable future.
- 2,000+
- Participants
- 3
- Days
- 50+
- Bazaar tenants
- 5
- Countries at IBCC
4 main programs
Global Stage
Keynote and talkshow with the leaders of NUS's MSc in Venture Creation.
UC IBCC
International Business Case Competition with teams from 5 countries.
Insight Sessions
Six sessions in Integrity Hall on family business, social innovation, communication, technology & AI, personal branding and the entrepreneurial mindset.
Bazaar & Entertainment
50+ tenants from student and community businesses, plus student performances on stage.
SPEAKERS & SESSIONS
Learn from the best

Assoc. Prof. Ali Asgar S. Bhagat, Ph.D
Academic Director, MSc in Venture Creation, National University of Singapore
Global StageWed, 18 Nov · 09.00 (UC students) & 13.30 (public)Beyond Employment: Designing Your Own Future Through Venture Creation
Discover how to think like a founder, transform innovative ideas into viable ventures, and create solutions to real-world challenges. Explore the entrepreneurial mindset, essential skills, and opportunities to build impactful businesses while taking ownership of your future beyond traditional employment in an era shaped by AI and rapid technological change.

Mr. Sazali Johari
Deputy Director, MSc in Venture Creation, National University of Singapore
Global StageThu, 19 Nov · 10.00 – 11.30How to Grow Your Business & Sales In This Economy
In today's challenging economic landscape, growing a business requires more than just great products. This talkshow explores practical strategies to boost sales, understand changing consumer behavior, and adapt to market dynamics. Gain valuable insights from experts on building resilience, identifying new opportunities, and driving sustainable business growth in an increasingly competitive market.

Prof. Dr. Astrid Kusumowidagdo
Vice Rector for Entrepreneurship, Academic, and Research, Universitas Ciputra
Entrepreneurial MindsetFri, 20 Nov · 15.30 – 16.30UC Entrepreneurial Learning: Building Mindset, Creating Impact
This session introduces UC Entrepreneurial Learning: building an entrepreneurial mindset until it becomes real impact. Learn how an idea is shaped into consistent action that benefits those around you. Open to students and young people ready to turn ideas into real action.

Prof. Dr. Trianggoro Wiradinata
Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Employability, and Industry Collaboration, Universitas Ciputra
Technology & AIFri, 20 Nov · 13.30 – 14.30AI for Young Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Business on a Small Budget
Building a business no longer requires a big team or big capital. This session shows how to use generative AI and automation for research, content creation and day-to-day operations. Practical and hands-on for students who want to start their first business with limited resources.

Dr. Teddy Saputra, M.B.A.
Center Director UCFBC, Universitas Ciputra
Family BusinessThu, 19 Nov · 11.30 – 12.30Successor, Heir, or Standing on Your Own Two Feet?
Born into a business family, you inherit success, but miss the struggle of building from zero. Third-generation leader Dr. Teddy Saputra shares why building your own venture matters: not for money alone, but for character, courage, and the pride no inheritance can give.

Dr. Christina, S.T., M.M. & Erica Adriana, S.E., M.M.
Entrepreneurship Course Section Head & Entrepreneurship Course Specialist, Universitas Ciputra
Corporate EntrepreneurshipFri, 20 Nov · 14.30 – 15.30Be the One They Remember: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Personal Branding at Work
Standing out at work takes more than hard work: it takes an entrepreneurial mindset and a personal brand people remember. Learn how to think like a founder inside your company, build visibility, and turn your ideas into impact that gets you noticed.

Awanda Zidni Rizki, SP., MP.
CEO of Plant Doctor, Founder of Satu Garis Waktu
Social InnovationThu, 19 Nov · 14.30 – 15.30Turning Environmental Challenges into Sustainable Business Opportunities
Environmental challenges can spark social innovation and sustainable business. Through Plant Doctor and Jelajah Satu Waktu case studies, learn how eco-friendly products and nature-based education solve real problems, create social value and open profitable business opportunities.

Elsafan Nahak, S.Tr.Pt
Founder of Switchkarir, Public Speaking Mentor
Venture LabThu, 19 Nov · 15.30 – 16.30Beyond Confidence: Communicate Like an Entrepreneur
A practical seminar on public speaking for entrepreneurs: overcoming nervousness, structuring messages, and building credibility. Learn pitching, storytelling, and verbal and nonverbal techniques to present problems, solutions, and business advantages persuasively, with presentation practice.
SCHEDULE
Three days of IGNITE
All sessions in Integrity Hall. All times in WIB (UTC+7). Schedule may change.
Day 1
Wed, 18 NovGlobal Stage with NUS
08.00 – 09.00
Registration & Opening Ceremony
09.00 – 10.30
Beyond Employment: Designing Your Own Future Through Venture Creation
Assoc. Prof. Ali Asgar S. Bhagat, Ph.D (NUS) · UC students only
13.30 – 15.00
Beyond Employment: Designing Your Own Future Through Venture Creation
Assoc. Prof. Ali Asgar S. Bhagat, Ph.D (NUS) · Open to the public
08.00 – 16.00
Bazaar & student performances
Day 2
Thu, 19 NovIBCC & Insight Sessions
09.00 – 12.00
UC IBCC: Business Case Competition
Teams from 5 countries
10.00 – 11.30
How to Grow Your Business & Sales In This Economy
Talkshow · Mr. Sazali Johari (NUS)
11.30 – 12.30
Successor, Heir, or Standing on Your Own Two Feet?
Family Business · Dr. Teddy Saputra
14.30 – 15.30
Turning Environmental Challenges into Sustainable Business Opportunities
Social Innovation · Awanda Zidni Rizki
15.30 – 16.30
Beyond Confidence: Communicate Like an Entrepreneur
Venture Lab · Elsafan Nahak
08.00 – 16.00
Bazaar & live entertainment
Day 3
Fri, 20 NovFinal Sessions & Closing
13.30 – 14.30
AI for Young Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Business on a Small Budget
Technology & AI · Prof. Dr. Trianggoro Wiradinata
14.30 – 15.30
Be the One They Remember: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Personal Branding at Work
Corporate Entrepreneurship · Dr. Christina & Erica Adriana
15.30 – 16.30
UC Entrepreneurial Learning: Building Mindset, Creating Impact
Entrepreneurial Mindset · Prof. Dr. Astrid Kusumowidagdo
16.30
Closing Ceremony
Right after the last session

