Jakarta, 30 August 2024 - PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) held the BCA Young Community (BYC) Meet The Fest at City Hall Pondok Indah Mall 3, Jakarta, on Friday (30/8). This groundbreaking event aimed to foster business collaboration among young entrepreneurs, to boost the local economy and create new job opportunities.
BCA President Director Jahja Setiaatmadja expressed, “As a national banking institution, BCA also carries the duty and responsibility to nurture the entrepreneurial skills of the younger generation. This is essential to empower the younger generation to shape the global economy in the future. In line with this commitment, we organized BYC Meet The Fest as a forum for young entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, discover business opportunities, and expand their networks.”
BYC serves as a platform for young BCA Solitaire and Prioritas customers, as well as the second generation of BCA Solitaire and Prioritas customers, ranging from 18 to 35 years old. This event aims to provide BYC members with the opportunity to network, gain insights, and discover new business opportunities. It allows young customers to explore business ideas and forge partnerships with entrepreneurs from various regions and industries.
As of June 2024, over 20 percent of BCA Solitaire and Prioritas customers are part of the younger demographic, and this trend has been steadily rising in recent years. This growth reflects the ongoing regeneration of the BCA Solitaire and Prioritas customer base. It also aligns with the company’s efforts to improve banking services relevant to BYC members.
BCA regularly holds monthly BYC Gatherings to discuss various current issues relevant to young entrepreneurs. These gatherings serve as the foundation for organizing BYC Meet The Fest.
Various speakers from BCA’s board of directors and public figures also enlivened BYC Meet The Fest 2024, including:
- BCA Vice President Director Armand Hartono
- BCA Vice President Director Hendra Lembong
- BCA Director Haryanto T. Budiman
- BCA Director Santoso Liem
- Djarum Foundation President Director Victor Hartono
- Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation Coordination of the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Maritime & Investment Affairs Rachmat Kaimuddin
- Actor & Bakti BCA Ambassador Nicholas Saputra
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Greysia Polii
- CEO of Tentang Anak Mesty Ariotedjo
- iForte President Director F. Aming Santoso
Several topics, from business digitalization and youth empowerment for the nation’s future to cultural transformation and leadership amidst growing global challenges, highlighted the discussions at BYC Meet The Fest 2024. BCA also facilitated networking sessions and showcased booths from BYC members, highlighting their creative and innovative products.
There were also booths from BCA and its partners offering various solutions and services to support the business growth of young customers. The event also featured a Bakti BCA booth showcasing several products from BCA-assisted MSMEs and highlighted the company's contributions to empowering individuals, communities, and ecosystems. These efforts are implemented through various programs under Bakti BCA.
The BYC Meet The Fest 2024 activity was also filled with entertainment, including a performance by musician Vidi Aldiano, who was invited to deliver a special performance for all participants.
“I strongly encourage all BYC Meet The Fest participants to fully leverage this event to foster the development and innovation of their business plans and ventures in the future. Moving forward, I hope BCA will continue to be a partner in supporting the needs of young entrepreneurs, both personal and business, by providing solutions that promote the growth of their enterprises and, in turn, contribute to the national economy,” concluded Jahja.
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BCA Provides a Platform for the Younger Generation to Learn Business - BCA President Director Jahja Setiaatmadja delivered a speech at the BCA Young Community (BYC) Meet The Fest event at City Hall Pondok Indah Mall 3, Jakarta on Friday (30/8). BYC is a platform for BCA Solitaire and Prioritas customers aged 18-35. Held for the first time, this event aims to provide BYC members with insights to explore business opportunities and forge partnerships with entrepreneurs from various sectors.
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BYC Meet The Fest 2024 A Platform for the Younger Generation to Innovate and Empower - (from right to left) Actor and Bakti BCA Ambassador Nicholas Saputra, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Greysia Polii, and CEO of Tentang Anak Mesty Ariotedjo participated in a panel discussion at BYC Meet The Fest 2024. Centered around the theme “Youth Empowerment and Global Collaboration,” the three speakers shared insights on business digitalization, youth empowerment, and the evolving landscape of culture and leadership amidst today’s global challenges.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (As of 30 September 2024)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. By the end of September 2024, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 40 million customer accounts, processing around 97 million daily transactions through a network of 1,257 branches, 19,439 ATMs as well as internet & mobile banking services, and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, putting people first, and making a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.
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