Trade Expo Indonesia 2026, the 41st largest international export-oriented trade exhibition (B2B and B2C) organized by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, has once again become a meeting point between Indonesian exporters and buyers from around the world. Held from 14 to 18 October 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang, Banten, this year’s edition carried the theme “The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing.” The exhibition featured more than 1,800 exhibitors and targeted 30,000 visitors and USD 17.5 billion in potential transactions.

Amid this large-scale event, the International Business Management (IBM) Program and BINUS Business School proudly brought home two awards: the PPEJP Award as Strategic Partner and the Campuspreneur Award for the Highest Transaction Value. These awards recognize BINUS’s contribution, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, to developing young export-ready talent and facilitating student-led export transactions.

The Campuspreneur Award was presented by the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Budi Santoso, and the Vice Minister of Trade, Ms. Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, and was received by the Rector of BINUS University, Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., CSCA. Meanwhile, the PPEJP Award was presented by Mr. Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, Head of the Trade Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDMP), and Drs. Abu, Head of the Export and Trade Services Human Resources Training Center (PPEJP), Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, and was received by the Dean of BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Prof. Dr. Ir. Sevenpri Candra, S.Kom., S.E., M.M., ASEAN Eng.

Throughout the five-day event, IBM students actively participated by managing booths, assisting SMEs, and conducting business matching with foreign buyers. The students had the opportunity to apply what they learned in class, from export-import procedures and international marketing to cross-cultural negotiation, directly in a real global trade setting.

This participation is closely aligned with the IBM Program’s mission to develop professionals with a global mindset who are ready to face the challenges of industry and society. Through its long-standing partnership with the Indonesian Export Training Center (PPEI) under the Ministry of Trade namely Campuspreneur, the program continues to give students hands-on exposure to the world of international trade.

The achievement was warmly welcomed by the university’s leadership. The Rector of BINUS University, Dr. Nelly, S.Kom., M.M., CSCA, expressed her pride in the students’ accomplishments.

“We are very proud and delighted with the achievements of the Futra Export and Krakatau teams. It all began with the opportunity given by the Ministry of Trade through the Campuspreneur program, as well as the Minister’s visit to BINUS, which allowed all Binusians, especially business students, to showcase their business programs and products,” she said.

Echoing this sentiment, the Dean of BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Prof. Dr. Ir. Sevenpri Candra, S.Kom., S.E., M.M., ASEAN Eng., highlighted the program’s role in nurturing student entrepreneurs.

“Of course, after receiving the Campuspreneur Award, we are very happy to have achieved first place in the series of events organized under the Campuspreneur program. I hope that through this program, Campuspreneur can become a platform for Binusians who want to bring their products to the export market. BINUS shares the same goal, which is to support students in becoming entrepreneurs,” he said in an interview with the Ministry of Trade.

For the students, the experience proved just as meaningful. Steven Magnus, co-founder of Futra Export and an International Business Management student at BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, shared his gratitude for the opportunity.

“First of all, thank you to Campuspreneur and BINUS for giving IBM Binusians the opportunity to take part in the Campuspreneur program. We were also able to secure transactions, MoUs, and LOIs. Thank God, we achieved first place while representing BINUS. This event was truly beneficial for Binusians who want to enter the international market, as well as for those who want to try something new,” he said in an interview with the BINUS team.

These double awards serve as further proof of BINUS Business School’s commitment to bridging academia and industry and to preparing graduates who can contribute to Indonesia’s growing presence in the global market. Moving forward, the IBM Program aims to deepen its collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and to continue participating in future editions of Trade Expo Indonesia.
Congratulations to all students, lecturers, and partners involved!

 

Source: https://www.kemendag.go.id/berita/siaran-pers/kemendag-anugerahkan-campuspreneur-award-apresiasi-capaian-transaksi-wirausaha-muda