Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has recently reinforced its commitment to Indonesia’s technological sovereignty by organizing the “Indonesia AI Day for the Mining Industry.” This landmark event is part of a broader initiative designed to catalyze the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the nation’s vital mining sector.
Under the thematic banner “Navigating the Future of Indonesia’s Mining Industry,” the conference attracted a diverse group of attendees, including industry stalwarts, regulatory bodies, and global tech allies. The event emphasized the strategic importance of integrating AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to modernize the industry. This integration promises enhanced operational efficiency, sustainability, safety, and global competitiveness.
At the gathering, Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), highlighted the critical role of AI in bolstering industrial competitiveness and transitioning towards eco-friendly energy solutions. The Minister assured comprehensive government support for AI adoption through conducive policies and human capital development, encouraging a multisectoral collaborative approach.
The dialogue at the forum centered around leveraging technology as a cornerstone for resilient and sustainable economic development. It fostered collaborative efforts among policymakers, technological innovators, and industry leaders to craft an integrated strategy for the digital transformation of the mining sector.
Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, shared his vision of transforming the company into a leading AI tech entity, profoundly shaping the future of Indonesia’s mining industry through robust technology adoption. The “Indonesia AI Day for Mining Industry” is a key step towards developing an intelligent, secure, and sustainable industrial ecosystem that supports equitable and inclusive economic growth.
The event concluded with a significant emphasis on the necessity of cross-sector collaboration, urging stakeholders to build a strong digital mining ecosystem equipped with cutting-edge technology and highly skilled digital workforce.
The initiatives spearheaded by IOH are set to create substantial ripple effects across various sectors including retail. By harnessing AI and digital transformations, the mining sector’s efficiency and output improvements will likely stabilize material supply chains, impacting product availability and pricing for consumers. This shift towards digitized, sustainable mining practices is poised to redefine consumer expectations and the broader retail landscape, setting new benchmarks for operational excellence and environmental responsibility in retail and beyond.
