President Prabowo Subianto is set to headline a busy agenda this Wednesday, May 20, with appearances at both the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) and the prestigious Indonesian Petroleum Association Convention and Exhibition (IPA Convex) in Tangerang. Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman confirmed the President’s schedule late Tuesday evening.
The day will begin at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, where President Prabowo is scheduled to attend a Plenary Session at the Nusantara Building. According to official invitations, the President is expected to arrive at 09:45 WIB to deliver a 45-minute address regarding the Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM PPKF) for the 2027 Draft State Budget, starting at 10:25 WIB. “The session at the DPR will focus on current economic developments,” Dudung stated at the Bina Graha Building in Jakarta.
Following his engagement at the legislature, the President will head to ICE BSD City, Tangerang, to attend the 50th edition of IPA Convex. The event, which gathers major oil and gas industry leaders from across the ASEAN region, serves as a pivotal platform for the upstream oil and gas sector in Indonesia.
This year’s milestone exhibition carries the theme 50 Years of Energy Partnership: Shaping the Next Era for Advancing Growth. The conference and exhibition are scheduled to run for three days, from Wednesday, May 20, through Friday, May 22, 2026. As the IPA remains the primary association for upstream energy players in the country, the President’s attendance underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening energy partnerships and regional economic growth.
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Summary
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled for a busy itinerary this Wednesday, May 20, starting with an address at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta. During the plenary session, he will discuss the Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles regarding the 2027 Draft State Budget. This session aims to address critical economic developments currently facing the nation.
Following his parliamentary engagement, the President will travel to ICE BSD City in Tangerang to open the 50th edition of the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) Convex. This milestone event brings together regional oil and gas leaders to discuss the theme of energy partnerships and future growth. His attendance highlights the government’s commitment to supporting the upstream energy sector and fostering regional economic collaboration.
