Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Jakarta as a leading authority on self-employment and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center in Jalan Gatot Subroto, the Aston Cengkareng City Convention Center on Jl Outer Ring Road in Mutiara Taman Palem, the Hotel Mercure Convention Centre Ancol on Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Jalan Pantai Indah or some other convention space in Jakarta, Indonesia, Patrick will deliver the excitement and buzz you’re looking for. As a motivational keynote speaker, his primary objective is to leave attendees inspired, energized and excited to improve their businesses.
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Jakarta has many conference facilities, including:
- Jakarta Convention Center on Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto
- JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta on Jalan Drive Ide Anak Agung Gde
- Hotel Mercure Convention Centre Ancol on Jl. Baycity, Pantai Indah
- Lumire Hotel & Convention Center on Jalan Senen Raya
- Balai Sarbini on Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 50
- Other meeting spaces in Bekasi, Tagerang and Depok
General Information about Jakarta, Indonesia, for Meeting Planners
Indonesia’s largest city with more than 10 million inhabitants in 2011, Jakarta is commonly known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta. It is listed as a global city and ranked 17th among the world’s 200 largest cities in terms of economic growth. It’s the economic center of Indonesia and home to large companies such as LG International and Baker Hughes. It also houses several convention centers catering to the needs of business travelers. Conference facilities include Royalindo Convention International, the Grand Jaya Raya Resort & Convention Hotel and the Twin Plaza. Jakarta hosts international events each year including the annual International Oil and Gas Exploration, Production and Refining Exhibition. Jakarta is situated in the northwest shore of Java island in Indonesia.
2014 Business Conventions in Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta is hosting hundreds of conferences during 2014. Media Corp International will host The CIO Leaders Summit Indonesia, in September at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, JL. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.1 NO.1. Indonesia Yacht Forum, hosted by PT Megawatt Asia will be held in June at Batavia Marina Sunda Kelapa. Forests Asia Summit, hosted by Center for International Forestry Research will take place in May at Shangri-La Hotel JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1. In May, Esomar will host Asia Pacific, at the InterContinental Jakarta Mid Plaza JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11, Jakarta.
2013 Business Conferences in Jakarta, Indonesia
During 2013, a number of conferences will be hosted in Jakarta Indonesia including the 1st International Conference on Education and Language (ICEL) by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) which will take place in January at Bandar Lampung University. Additionally, the Indonesia Summit 2013 will take place in February at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. Moreover, the 2013 International Conference on Manufacturing, Optimization, Industrial and Material Engineering (MOIME 2013) will be held in March at Grand Royal Panghegar Hotel, while the 17th AFES Conference by the ASEAN Federation of Endocrinology Societies (AFES) and the Local Organizing Committee will take place in November at Ritz-Carlton.
Speaking Opportunities for Aspiring Speakers in Jakarta
Jakarta Toastmasters clubs are a great place for Indonesia aspiring speakers to practice their craft. The Innovators Toastmasters meets at Gedung LPMI on Penataran 10 (Thursday at 6:00 PM), Hakindah Toastmasters Club meets at PT. Hakindah International on Jalan Doktor Saharjo 111 (Wednesday at 11:30 AM), Jakarta Mandarin Toastmasters Club meets at Menara Kuningan on Jalan HR Rasuna Said (Saturday at 12:30 PM) and Big Optimistic & Advanced Toastmasters Club meets at Indonesia EximBank on jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 52 (Tuesday at 7:00 PM).
Jakarta Food Choices for Convention Attendees
When in Jakarta for a business convention, you may want to try the local flavors at popular restaurants like Anatolia, Kafé Pisa, Sate Khas Senayan and Lara Djonggrang. Anatolia (Phone: 021-719-4658) at Jl Kemang Raya 110A provides authentic Turkish dishes like mezze, lamb and chicken kebabs as well as Turkish-style pizza. Kafé Pisa (Phone: 021-310-0149) at Jl Gereja Theresia 1 City Center is a local pasticceria with Mediterranean interiors perfect for some pizza or some ice cream on a warm afternoon. Sate Khas Senayan (Phone: 3192-6238) at Jl Kebon Sirih Raya 31A in JI Jaksa serves classic Indonesia dishes like sate and oxtail stew. Both in its interiors and menu, Lara Djonggrang (Phone: 021-315-3252) at Jl Teuku Cik Ditiro 4 has a fusion of Indonesian flavors and North African palate.
Jakarta Attractions for Conference Delegates
After attending your business conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, enjoy some of the major tourist attractions in the city like the Ancol Dreamland, Jakarta Planetarium, Ragunan Zoo and the Tamam Mini Indonesia Indah. The Ancol Dreamland, located in the Bay of Jakarta, is the country’s largest amusement park. The Jakarta Planetarium which is also a museum is located in Jakarta, Java. The Kamodo Dragons in the Ragunan Zoo of Passar Mingu is another well known attraction. And finally, the Tamam Mini Indonesia Indah, located on the Jalan Tamam, can take you on a tour of the 27 provinces of the country.
