Jakarta, November 30, 2024 – The UID-MIT IDEAS Class of 2024 celebrated the culmination of their transformative journey with a Completion Workshop and Graduation ceremony. The event brought together distinguished guests, including Tantowi Yahya, President of the United In Diversity Foundation; Mari Elka Pangestu, Deputy of the National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia; and Ben Chan, Faculty Lead of IDEAS Asia Pacific, who delivered inspiring addresses.

The ceremony commenced with a captivating video showcasing the transformative journey of IDEAS Asia Pacific 2.0, highlighting the innovative projects developed by the graduating cohort. These included:

1. EAGLES: Urban Farmers, Healthy Food For All Project

2. PEACOCKS: Preserving The Past, Cultivating The Future: Presencing The Amed Salt Bali

3. LIONS: Setianegara Village

4. SWANS: Spirituality 4.0

5. SUPER RAYS: Humanizing the World of Work

6. BULLS: Low Carbon Emission Housing

7. GAZELLES: Preserving the Essence, The Gayo Coffee Landscape as a Learning Space for Heritage & Sustainability

8. TURTLES: Let the Turtle Tell its Story - A Symbol of Balance, Resilience, and the connection between humans, nature, and the Divine. Tri Hita Karana

9. BUTTERFLIES: Socializing Philippine Education through Transformation and Collaboration

The event also featured insightful reflections from a cohort representative and esteemed Professor Otto Scharmer, offering valuable perspectives on the learning journey and the profound impact of the IDEAS Asia Pacific Program.

This graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone for the 41 graduates, equipping them with the wisdom, leadership skills, and inspiration to become agents of positive change and contribute to a more just and sustainable future.