Press Release
The Statement of Jakarta – A Communiqué
World Engineering Day 2026, Jakarta
Theme: “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization”
At World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 in Jakarta, under the auspices of UNESCO, and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the participants from 39 countries – comprising governments, engineering institutions, academia, industry leaders, development partners, women engineers and young engineers – adopted the following statement:
We collectively endorse the following five commitments:
- Scaling Innovation into Implementation
We call for smart regulatory frameworks, innovative financing mechanisms, and development of institutional capacity to move engineering solutions from big ideas through pilot projects to large-scale national and worldwide implementation.
- Integrating Ethical Consideration into Smart Engineering for Sustainable Development
We commit to embedding digital innovation – AI, data systems, smart infrastructure, and digital platforms – into ethical frameworks and code of conduct in order to improve productivity and efficiency ensuring a sustainable future.
- Advancing Digitalization for Risk Reduction and Inclusive Growth
We affirm that digital transformation must promote equitable access, reduce digital divides, strengthen data governance, risk mitigation, and support inclusive economic growth.
- Strengthening Engineering Capacity and Leadership
We emphasize the importance of investing in engineering education, research, professional development, as well as empowering women in engineering, and youth as future leaders.
- Enhancing Global Cooperation and Partnerships
We reaffirm our commitment to international collaboration, knowledge sharing, open data and standards to help align engineering solutions with global sustainability goals, and open new pathways for joint research, training, and policy development.
The Statement of Jakarta reflects our shared determination to harness smart engineering through innovation, digitalization and humanity to build a sustainable life-centered future and the well-being of present and future generations.
World Engineering Day 2026 Concludes with The Jakarta Communique: Engineers from 39 Countries Call for The Integration of Ethics into Smart Engineering for Sustainable Development (5/3)
World Engineering Day 2026 Concludes with The Jakarta Communique: Engineers from 39 Countries Call for The Integration of Ethics into Smart Engineering for Sustainable Development
Jakarta, (5/3/2026)—World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 (WED 2026), which concluded on March 5, 2026 at Balai Kartini, resulted in the Jakarta Statement, issued as a Communiqué outlining five key engineering priorities to address global challenges in advancing sustainable development. The Jakarta Communiqué was presented by Executive Council of WFEO (World Federation of Engineering Organizations) Dr. Ir. Heru Dewanto ST., MSc. (Eng), IPU. before approximately 600 delegates representing 39 countries.
Dr. Ir. Heru Dewanto ST., MSc. (Eng), IPU. stated: “The Statement of Jakarta reflects our shared determination to harness smart engineering through innovation, digitalization and humanity to build a sustainable life-centered future and the well-being of present and future generations”.
Dr. Ir. Heru Dewanto ST., MSc. (Eng), IPU. stated, on the World Day of Engineers for Sustainable Development 2026 in Jakarta, under the auspices of UNESCO, and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, participants from 39 countries – consisting of governments, engineering institutions, academics, industry leaders, development partners, female engineers, and young engineers – adopted a statement consisting of 5 points:
- Scaling Innovation into Implementation
We call for smart regulatory frameworks, innovative financing mechanisms, and development of institutional capacity to move engineering solutions from big ideas through pilot projects to large-scale national and worldwide implementation.
- Integrating Ethical Consideration into Smart Engineering for Sustainable Development
We commit to embedding digital innovation – AI, data systems, smart infrastructure, and digital platforms – into ethical frameworks and code of conduct in order to improve productivity and efficiency ensuring a sustainable future.
- Advancing Digitalization for Risk Reduction and Inclusive Growth
We affirm that digital transformation must promote equitable access, reduce digital divides, strengthen data governance, risk mitigation, and support inclusive economic growth.
- Strengthening Engineering Capacity and Leadership
We emphasize the importance of investing in engineering education, research, professional development, as well as empowering women in engineering, and youth as future leaders.
- Enhancing Global Cooperation and Partnerships
We reaffirm our commitment to international collaboration, knowledge sharing, open data and standards to help align engineering solutions with global sustainability goals, and open new pathways for joint research, training, and policy development.
On 4 March 2026, engineers across the globe mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED), the official International Day proclaimed by UNESCO and led globally by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). The main celebration event held from 4th to 5th March 2026 and hosted in Jakarta by the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia/PII), was officially opened at Balai Kartini under the theme “SMART Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization,” reinforcing the central role of engineering in advancing SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 program featured a number of distinguished speakers, including Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie, PII President; Ms. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa, Director of the UNESCO Jakarta Office; and Er. Dr. Seng Chuan Tan, President of WFEO. Other prominent speakers included KN Gunalan, WFEO President-Elect; Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia; Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development of Indonesia; Diana Kusumastuti, Deputy Minister of Public Works of Indonesia; Paul Mavima, Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities of Zimbabwe; Charlie Than, Union Minister for Industry of Myanmar; Tshilidzi Marwala, Chancellor of the United Nations University; Prof. Gong Ke, WFEO Past President and former President of Nankai University in Tianjin, China; and Philippe Blanc of MINES Paris – PSL. The event also brought together leaders from global engineering organizations, academia, and industry.
The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 brought together around 600 participants representing 39 countries. The participating countries included Andorra, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cameroon, Chad, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Zimbabwe.
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World Engineering Day 2026 in Indonesia Strengthens Global Engineering Collaboration for a Sustainable Future (4/3)
World Engineering Day 2026 in Indonesia Strengthens Global Engineering Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
Jakarta, 4 March 2026. On 4 March 2026, engineers across the globe mark World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED), the official International Day proclaimed by UNESCO and led globally by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). The main celebration event held from 4th to 5th March 2026 and hosted in Jakarta by the Institution of Engineers, Indonesia (Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia – PII), was officially opened at Balai Kartini under the theme “SMART Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization,” reinforcing the central role of engineering in advancing SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
This international forum brings together approximately 600 delegates from 39 countries, including ministers, leaders of international organizations, academics, industry representatives, young engineers and students. WED 2026 serves as a strategic platform where engineering expertise, technology, and public policy converge to address global sustainable development challenges, while reaffirming Indonesia’s contribution to the global engineering landscape.
“World Engineering Day is a celebration of engineering contributions in solving global challenges, particularly those related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The smart engineering we promote must be able to respond to real societal challenges,” said PII President Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie.
As a Federation of engineering organizations representing more than 30 million engineers from around 100 countries, WFEO entrusted Indonesia to host WED 2026. This trust makes Indonesia the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to host the event since WED was first commemorated in 2020.
As part of this global platform, WFEO also announced the winners of its WFEO Hackathon, a key event of the World Engineering Day celebrations, focussing on engineering students around the world. With 3000 registrations and 270 submissions from around the world, the winning team was “THINK: Smart Adaptive Streetlight System for Extreme Heat Resilience in the UAE” with a team from the American University of Sharjah – United Arab Emirates.
Overall the winning teams were from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, demonstrating the global reach of the competition which is the largest international competition of its kind in the world.
WED 2026 marks a series of concrete steps designed to strengthen the global engineering community and its contribution to sustainable development. These measures were announced by WFEO President, Dr. Seng-Chuan Tan, including:
- The launch of the WFEO Institute, a global center dedicated to advancing engineering excellence, policy leadership, and capacity‑building.
- The establishment of the World Academy of Engineering that will recognise distinguished engineering leaders and their contribution to the sustainable development goals.
- A new initiative allowing distinguished engineers to engage by supporting developing and small island countries facing sustainable development challenges including climate change and disaster risks reduction.
- The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) to help align engineering solutions with global sustainability goals, and open new pathways for joint research, training, and policy development.
In this event, PII also signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of Indonesia to optimize the collaboration effectiveness. Prior to actualizing the protection and utilization of intellectual property within the engineers innovation, based on Indonesia constitutional law.
PII President, Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie emphasized that WED is not merely an annual ceremony, but a global platform for collaboration to deliver concrete solutions.
He also emphasized that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering practices must continue to uphold digital literacy and ethical considerations, ensuring that innovation does not go beyond the values of humanity and sustainability.
High-Level Forum and Strategic Global Issues
The High-Level Segment on 4 March 2026 featured the Director of the UNESCO Jakarta Office, Ms. Maki Katsuno-Hayashikawa, as well as the President of WFEO, Er. Dr. Seng Chuan Tan, who emphasized the importance of global solidarity among engineers in addressing climate crises, digital transformation, and development disparities.
In his remarks, WFEO President Er. Dr. Seng Chuan Tan stated: “World Engineering Day 2026 underscores the indispensable role of engineering in solving humanity’s most urgent global challenges—from decarbonizing energy systems and strengthening climate resilience to advancing water security, sustainable materials, and digital infrastructure. Around the world, engineers are deploying AI‑enabled design, high‑performance analytics, and breakthrough low‑carbon technologies to create solutions at planetary scale. As the world faces accelerating urbanization and unprecedented environmental pressures, the engineering profession remains vital to building systems that are resilient, interoperable, and future‑ready for all.”
Three High-Level Panels highlighted the opening day:
- From Innovation to Large-Scale Implementation: Engineers Delivering Real-World Impact, discussing how innovation can be implemented at scale to generate tangible societal impact.
- Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future, emphasizing the mobilization of science and engineering in supporting the Decade of Science for Sustainable Development.
- Global Trends on AI for Engineering Applications, reviewing developments and applications of AI across various engineering disciplines.
Prominent speakers included Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto and Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
In addition, international figures from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia enriched the discussions, reflecting the strength of cross-regional collaboration within the global engineering community.
Airlangga Hartarto said the Indonesian government pushed 11,000 engineers to execute the semi-conductor development to provide green economics, within the period up to 2030. “Indonesia is the first country in ASEAN to carry out an engineering programme and UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment. This action is required to establish 1,8 million green jobs to contribute for the sustainable development goals.”
Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono agreed the theme of WED 2026 is appropriate for the situation in Indonesia. “The main thing is prosperity is distributed equally for everyone. With smart engineering toward a sustainable future, engineers can play a significant role.”
Technical Focus: Infrastructure, Digitalization, and Climate Resilience
On the final day, 5 March 2026, the agenda focused on technical depth and practical application under the theme Work, Technical Depth and Practical Application.
One key session introduced the 3rd UNESCO Global Engineering Report project, highlighting the role of engineers in accelerating sustainable transformation at the global level.
Three main panels then discussed:
- Smart Engineering for Sustainable Infrastructure,
- Integrated Innovative Digital-Green Systems for Economic Growth, Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Management,
- Digitalization for Productivity and Sustainable Growth.
These discussions emphasized the importance of integrating digital and green systems to drive economic growth while strengthening resilience to climate change and disaster risks, issues that are increasingly relevant for both developing and developed countries.
The organization of WED 2026 in Jakarta is not only a source of national pride, but also a strategic momentum to demonstrate that Indonesia is capable of serving as a hub for global dialogue and an active actor in formulating inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable engineering solutions.
Through World Engineering Day 2026, Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to continuously promoting innovation, strengthening engineering human resource capacity, and ensuring that digital transformation advances in line with the principles of sustainability and social responsibility.
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Stakeholders Networking World Engineering Day 2026 (4/2)
Indonesia to Host World Engineering Day 2026, PII Urges Nationwide Collaboration
Jakarta, (4/2/2026). The Institution of Engineers Indonesia (Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia/PII) has been selected host of the celebration of World Engineering Day (WED) 2026, to take place in Jakarta on March 3-5, 2026. Prior to its selection, PII submitted a proposal presented by PII President Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie, MBA., IPU., ASEAN Eng. at the 2025 General Assembly of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) in Shanghai, China. WFEO approved the proposal and officially appointed PII the host of WED 2026 in Jakarta. WFEO is a global organization representing the engineering profession, established in 1968 under the auspices of UNESCO. It brings together national engineering associations from around 100 countries and represents more than 30 million engineers worldwide.
PII President Ilham Akbar Habibie called on all parties to actively participate in and support the success of World Engineering Day 2026 in Indonesia. “This trust from UNESCO and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) is certainly a great source of pride for Indonesia. I would like to invite all stakeholders – Indonesian engineers across all fields of expertise, as well as industry, business, government, academia, and the media – to participate and support this agenda as part of our collective effort to enhance the contribution of engineering to Indonesia and the world,” said Ilham Habibie during the Launching of World.
Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED 2026) and the Stakeholders Networking in Jakarta on 4th February attended by Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto, and Deputy Minister of Industry, Faisol Riza, as well as representatives from business, industry, government, and Indonesian engineers from various disciplines.
On the occasion, Ilham Akbar Habibie also expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in PII as host of WED 2026. “I would like to convey my sincere appreciation to all participants, PII member engineers, sponsors, and stakeholders for their support of the World Engineering Day celebration in Jakarta on March 3–5, 2026,” he said.
Ilham Habibie noted that in recent years Indonesia has made remarkable progress in urban planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technology. “As engineers, it is our responsibility to responsibly harness our natural and human resources to build a sustainable future for industry,” he stated.
The WED 2026 celebration carries the theme “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization.” According to Ilham Habibie, this theme reflects the realization of global engineering ethics: responsible energy use in the service of humanity. By aligning technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, engineers can work toward a more equitable future.
He also emphasized that Indonesian engineers united under PII play an active role in strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and in developing engineers as solution providers for industry. Over the three days of WED 2026, the event will feature keynote speeches by global engineering leaders, high-level dialogues, plenary sessions, and technical sessions. These activities will provide opportunities to share best practices and showcase evidence-based solutions, while also strengthening international collaboration for sustainable development.
“I respectfully invite everyone to attend the World Engineering Day from March 3 to 5 in Jakarta. Let us come together to learn, contribute, and advance engineering in Indonesia and around the world,” Ilham Habibie concluded.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, celebrated annually on March 4, was officially established through the UNESCO General Conference on November 25, 2019, following a proposal by WFEO. The commemoration is observed by engineering professional organizations worldwide, including educational institutions and non-governmental organizations from WFEO member countries.
One of the highlights of WED 2026 will be the presence of Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, as a Keynote Speaker. Prof. Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI” from the University of Toronto, Canada, is still pending confirmation at the time of this release. In addition, prominent engineers from WFEO member countries are expected to share their perspectives on the future of digitalization for the advancement of human civilization.
Indonesian Engineering Diplomacy
Chairman of the WED 2026 Steering Committee, Ir. Dandung Sri Harninto, ST., MT., IPU., ASEAN Eng., stated that the appointment of PII as host of WED 2026 is evidence of the success of Indonesian engineers’ diplomacy in the field of engineering and demonstrates that the profession and achievements of Indonesian engineers are globally recognized.
“The trust given by UNESCO and WFEO to PII as host of WED 2026 proves that PII and Indonesian engineers are increasingly known and acknowledged for their contributions and leadership, not only in ASEAN and Asia, but also as an important part of the global engineering community,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the WED 2026 Organizing Committee, Ir. Priyatno Bambang Hernowo, S.T., M.M., MPU., IPU., ASEAN Eng., outlined several strategic reasons behind the decision to hold WED 2026 in Indonesia. First, the strong alignment between the Indonesian engineering agenda and global engineering priorities, particularly in addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, energy transition, and inclusive growth. Second, Indonesia’s commitment to reindustrialization and sustainability through the implementation of green and blue economy principles, smart cities, digitalization, and sustainable technologies. Third, the central role of engineers in national development.
Following the Launch of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 (WED 2026) themed “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization”, updates on event preparations including registration of participants and sponsorship opportunities can be accessed through the official website wed2026.id and PII’s official Instagram account @pp_pii_official.
WED 2026 Organizing Committee Chairman Priyatno Bambang Hernowo further explained that the theme aims to raise awareness of the role of engineering in addressing global problems such as climate change, poverty, and sustainable resource use. It also seeks to promote diversity and inclusivity, particularly for young engineers and women engineers. In addition, WED 2026 in Indonesia will serve as a showcase for innovations and large-scale projects aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.
The World Engineering Day agenda in Jakarta on March 3–5, 2026 will include activities. Among others, WFEO Council Meeting; Conference and Exhibitions: Focus on digitalization, smart cities, and sustainable engineering practices; Hackathon: Engineering students collaborate on solutions for SDGs; Networking: Opportunities for Indonesian engineers to connect globally.
World Engineering Day in Different Countries
Since its first celebration in 2020, World Engineering Day has not been limited to a single physical location like a conventional international conference, but rather has been observed as a simultaneous global celebration organized by UNESCO and WFEO with partners worldwide. From 2021 to 2025, WED did not always have a single physical venue, instead combining global online events with regional host locations. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, WED was held virtually with UNESCO Asia-Pacific as host. In 2022, the celebration featured a 24-hour global livestream across time zones, with on-site events in Costa Rica. In 2023, WED was centred in Madrid, Spain. In 2024, it returned to a hybrid format with global online events and on-site activities in Portugal. Last year, WED 2025 was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, and this year the global celebration will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Indonesia to Host World Engineering Day 2026 (2/2)
Indonesia to Host World Engineering Day 2026, Organized by PII
Jakarta, (2/2/2026). Indonesia will host the celebration of World Engineering Day (WED) 2026, with the Institution of Engineers Indonesia (Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia/PII) as its organizer from March 3-5, 2026, in Jakarta. PII President Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie, MBA., IPU., ASEAN Eng., expressed his gratitude for the trust given to PII to host WED 2026 in Jakarta.
“As President of PII, I am grateful for this trust. I invite everyone to participate in the series of events that will take place over three days, including exhibitions, awards, and seminars. I hope all participants can learn and contribute to the advancement of engineering in Indonesia and globally,” said PII President Ilham Habibie on Monday (2/2) in Jakarta.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, celebrated annually on March 4, was first proclaimed during the UNESCO General Conference on November 25, 2019, following a proposal from the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). The WED celebration is observed by professional engineering organizations worldwide from countries that are WFEO members, including educational institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Prior to the appointment, PII submitted a proposal presented by PII President Dr.-Ing. Ir. Ilham Akbar Habibie, MBA., IPU., ASEAN Eng., at the WFEO 2025 General Assembly in Shanghai, China. WFEO approved the proposal and appointed PII to host WED 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 3-5, 2026.
One highlight of WED 2026 is that one of the keynote speakers will be Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI” from the University of Toronto, Canada. In addition, engineering leaders from WFEO member countries will attend and share their perspectives on the future of digitalization for the advancement of human civilization.
Chairman of the WED 2026 Steering Committee (SC), Ir. Dandung Sri Harninto, ST., MT., IPU., ASEAN Eng., stated that PII’s appointment as host of WED 2026 demonstrates the success of Indonesian engineers’ diplomacy in the engineering field and shows that the profession and achievements of Indonesian engineers are recognized globally.
“The trust from UNESCO-WFEO in appointing PII as host of WED 2026 also proves that PII and Indonesian engineers are increasingly recognized for their contributions and leadership, not only in the ASEAN and Asian regions but also as an important part of the global engineering community,” said SC Chair Dandung Sri Harninto in Jakarta, Monday (2/2).
Meanwhile, Chairman of the WED 2026 Organizing Committee (OC), Ir. Priyatno Bambang Hernowo, S.T., M.M., MPU., IPU., ASEAN Eng., outlined several strategic reasons behind the decision to hold WED 2026 in Indonesia. First, the alignment between the agenda of Indonesian engineers and global engineering priorities—providing solutions to global challenges such as climate change, food security, energy transition, and inclusive growth. Second, the commitment to reindustrialization and sustainability, including the implementation of green and blue economy principles, smart cities and digitalization, and sustainable technology. Third, the central role of engineers in national development.
WED 2026 carries the theme “Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization,” as stated on the official website wed2026.id and PII’s official Instagram account @pp_pii_official.
“Specifically, the theme aims to raise awareness of the role of engineering in addressing global problems and challenges such as climate change, poverty, and sustainable resource use. It also seeks to promote diversity and inclusivity, especially for young and women engineers. Furthermore, it will serve as a showcase of innovations and large-scale projects aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards,” said Bambang Hernowo.
The World Engineering Day agenda in Jakarta on March 3-5, 2026 will include activities. Among others, WFEO Council Meeting; Conference and Exhibitions: Focus on digitalization, smart cities, and sustainable engineering practices; Hackathon: Engineering students collaborate on solutions for SDGs; Networking: Opportunities for Indonesian engineers to connect globally.
PII President Ilham Habibie invited all parties to participate in making World Engineering Day 2026 in Indonesia a success. “This trust certainly becomes the pride of Indonesia. Allow me to invite all stakeholders, Indonesian engineers from various sectors, industry leaders, businesses, government, academia, and the media to participate and support this agenda as part of strengthening engineering contributions to Indonesia and the world,” he added.
Since its first celebration in 2020, World Engineering Day has not had a single fixed location like a conventional international conference but rather has been a simultaneous global celebration organized by UNESCO and WFEO together with partners worldwide. From 2021 to 2025, WED did not always have a single physical location but combined global online events with regional hosts. In 2021, during the pandemic, the celebration was held virtually with UNESCO Asia-Pacific as host. In 2022, it was streamed globally for 24 hours across time zones with on-site celebrations in Costa Rica. In 2023, WED was centered in Madrid, Spain. In 2024, it returned to a global online format with on-site events in Portugal. Most recently, WED 2025 was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, ahead of WED 2026 planned in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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