Whoever said business and pleasure don’t mix obviously never attended a meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia’s convention capital is doing everything in its power to prove that old cliché untrue, with its unique blend of top-class business facilities, unsurpassed attraction and night time pleasures.

It is little wonder that Jakarta is becoming one of the top M.I.C.E. destinations in the region. With its ideal location in the heart of the Asia Pacific and an unbeatable value for dollar, Jakarta is the perfect meeting destination no matter where you are coming from.

Superior Venues and Support Services

Jakarta has become the Convention Capital of Indonesia by providing the widest range of first class convention venues and accommodation options. The city has venues to suit every need and price range, and all venues come with the modern, high-tech equipment and facilities one would expect from a world class meeting destination.

Strategically located in the heart of Jakarta, with easy access to the international airport, seaport and the Central Business District, the Jakarta Fairground is one of the brightest stars in the city’s constellation of meeting and exhibition venues. With exhibition halls, conference and banquet rooms, a massive parking area, a bonded warehouse, full catering and banquet facilities, and an advanced telecommunications system, the Jakarta Fairground is one of the most modern exhibition, convention, banquet and business complexes in the region.

Another top facility is the Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center, located in the heart of the business district. This venue is the largest and one of the best-equipped facilities in the city, and has hosted international conferences, world leaders and famous pop stars. The center has exhibition halls, meeting rooms, a bonded warehouse, the latest meeting equipment, catering and banquet services, and updated technical facilities. In addition, the Convention Center is surrounded by thousands of rooms in some of Jakarta’s bet three, four and five-star hotels, including the Jakarta Hilton Hotel, which is connected to the Convention Center by an air-conditioned underground tunnel equipped with travelators.

Jakarta has a wealth of hotels within the metropolitan area, with over 20,000 rooms falling into every class and budget. From grand five-star hotels to more comfortable three-star lodgings, Jakarta hotels maintain the highest international standards in their facilities and service. Many of the larger hotels also have conference facilities available, with a complete list of services.

Jakarta also has the most educated, professional workforce in the country. Because the city attracts the country’s best and brightest people, as well as being home to many of Indonesia’s top universities, there is a young crop of well-educated, qualified professional ready to help with every detail of planning and holding an event.

Professional Conference organizer (PCOs) and professional Exhibition Organizer (PEOs) are licensed by the government, guarantee–ing that they meet some of the most stringent requirement in the industry. These professionals provide meeting and event planners all the assistance they may require, from venue selection and coordinating transportation, to helping to sell trade exhibition space and soliciting potential sponsors. These professionals have helped transform Jakarta into a “service city” with one of the best reputations in the region.

Mixing Pleasure With Your Business

With so much to see and do in Jakarta, there is no way you will spend all of your time inside meeting rooms and convention halls.
The city has a unique mixture and culture, family fun, shopping, outdoor activity and nightlife.

Whether you want to wander among museum exhibits tracing the country’s rich past or among trendy boutiques offering the latest name-brand clothes, Jakarta has what you are looking for. Whether you want to stroll with your family though one the city’s amusement park or down the back nine of a world-class golf course, Jakarta is the deal destination.

Jakarta also has earned a reputation as a city with an eclectic and eclectic nightlife; a city that only truly comes to life once the sun has gone down. Restaurant, cafes, bars, clubs and discos cater to every taste. From a quiet evening out to an all-night party that will see you greeting the dawn, Jakarta is a city of endless possibilities.

With everything the city has to over, a meeting in Jakarta is sure to be seen as a “wish to attend” rather than a “seek to avoid” event.