On 28 October, Microsoft connected with 400 attendees from the Indonesian Diaspora Network in Silicon Valley, during a visit by Indonesian government representatives Rudiantara, Communication and Informatics Minister Republic of Indonesia, Thomas Lembong, Trade Minister Republic of Indonesia, Franky Sibarani, Chairman of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board and Triawan Munaf, Chairman of Creative Economy Board.
At the event, Andreas Diantoro, President, Microsoft Indonesia affirmed Microsoft’s commitment on the Indonesia education sector, and highlighted the example of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Microsoft Indonesia and the Indonesian Teachers Association which gives Office 365 technology to 3.5 million teachers for free.
To ensure that the technology will be used accordingly, Microsoft will also contribute an additional investment of US$1 million to empower and train Indonesian teachers and leaders, in order for them to understand and be able to use technology to give maximum impact in classrooms throughout the country.
Around 400 attendees from Indonesian Diaspora Network attended the event in Silicon Valley. During the event, Rudiantara, Minister of Communication and Informatics Republic of Indonesia gave his appreciation for Microsoft’s consistent support in Indonesia’s education sector
Edward Wanandi, Chairman of Indonesian Diaspora Network and the President of the Indonesian Diaspora Network Business Council gave opening remarks during the event with Indonesian Diaspora Network in Silicon Valley
Andreas Diantoro, President Director of Microsoft Indonesia, explained about Microsoft ‘s commitment for Indonesia’s education by enhancing Indonesian digital literacy and providing access to technology
Rudiantara, Minister of Communication and Informatics Republic of Indonesia gave his remark during the event with Indonesian Diaspora Network. Sitting on the stage are (from L-R) Thomas Lembong Minister of Trade Republic of Indonesia, Franky Sibarani, Chairman of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board and Triawan Munaf, Chairman of Creative Economy Board
Rich Sauer, Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Worldwide Sales Group poses with Erma Rheindrayani, representative from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia during the event with Indonesian Diaspora Network
