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Since the beginning of 2012, EKONID is represented
in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, as
part of the “Wisma Jerman” (German House). The
Wisma Jerman was established as an Indonesian
foundation and is a unique cooperation between
EKONID and the Goethe Institut Jakarta, supported
by the German Embassy in Jakarta.
On behalf of EKONID, Wisma Jerman has been
building up a network of political and economic
contacts to promote trade and investment in
East Java. Therefore, business gatherings and
workshops have been organized, as well as the
annual German Oktoberfest at the Sheraton Hotel
in Surabaya. EKONID in East Java is representing
the economic interests of Germany, building up and
fostering a local member and network structure,
conducting economic promotion events such
as delegation visits, and offers the full range of
services for German and Indonesian enterprises in
East Java.
B2B Activities
In 2015, EKONID Surabaya conducted its regular
Business Gathering almost every month. Guest
speakers from various branches introduced their
up-to-date topics to the audience. Presentations
held ranged from water and electricity supply in
East Java, security management for companies, the
Indonesian governments’ new strategy on maritime
development, up to human resources or legal
matters for foreign companies. The official part of the
gatherings was followed by a dinner with networking
opportunities on the Wisma Jerman terrace.
On the occasion of the visit of seven EU ambassadors
to Surabaya, an International Joint Gathering under
the lead of EIBN took place on February 13. The
EKONID Surabaya office was the organizing partner
of this event, with the Sheraton Surabaya Hotel
acting as the host venue. In addition, three business
delegations were welcomed in 2015, one of them
being a delegation of 19 representatives of maritime
businesses from Germany. This visit, organized by
EKONID and supported by the German Ministry for
Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed to facilitate
the delegation participants in getting a first-hand
overview of the maritime sector in Indonesia. In
Surabaya they visited important shipyards, a shipping
line, and spoke to their representatives about the
latest developments in the maritime sector and
possible business opportunities.
Oktoberfest
One of the highlights of the EKONID year in
Surabaya was the Oktoberfest which was celebrated
for the 4
th
time in the Sheraton Hotel and Towers.
More than 400 guests enjoyed the original German
food prepared by guest Chef Jakob, free flow of beer
from the famous Philippine beer brand San Miguel,
a lot of games presented by MC Hubert Born and
the electrifying music of the German Oktoberfest
Band Discofox. The EKONID Oktoberfest in Surabaya
is the most important and largest event for the
local expatriate community. Especially German
companies who are based in Jakarta but have a
branch office, a production site or a distribution
office in Surabaya, like to take this opportunity
to invite their local customers to show them how
Germans celebrate their traditions. Especially the
original taste of the southern German cuisine and
the life music of the Discofox band, coming directly
from the Munich Oktoberfest, create an atmosphere
which stays unforgotten to many visitors.
11 Business and Joint Gatherings
220 visitors
61 visitors
02 Joint Gatherings
3000 visitors
02 Event Series
420 visitors
01 Oktoberfest
