This workshop serves as the main event of the 15th ITB International Geothermal Workshop, which will be held on 13th – 14th July 2026 at the Institut Teknologi Bandung Campus, Bandung, Indonesia. The event will feature representatives from key stakeholders in the geothermal sector as speakers, including the President of the Indonesia Geothermal Association (INAGA), a Minister from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the President of the International Geothermal Association (IGA), and the President Director of Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).
Various geothermal industries and research institutions will also be invited to provide valuable insights on a wide range of innovative and strategic topics in the geothermal sector. The committee will bring together more than 60 experts with expertise in exploration, engineering, education, regulation, economics, social, and environmental aspects to discuss developments and challenges in geothermal energy development.
All discussions will take place during the technical sessions, where submitted papers will undergo a rigorous review process. Accepted papers will be presented in either oral sessions or poster sessions, facilitating in-depth knowledge exchange and professional collaboration among participants.
Rundown Day 1: Keynote and Plenary Session
| Timeline (GMT+7) | Time | Title | Speaker | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speech | ||||
| 08:30 - 08:35 | 5' | Welcoming Remark from the Committee | Suryantini Chairman of 15th ITB International Geothermal Workshop | Confirmed |
| 08:35 - 08:40 | 5' | National Anthem: Indonesia Raya | ||
| 08:40 - 08:45 | 5' | Opening speech by ITB and symbolic opening of the event (striking the gong) | Tatacipta Dirgantara Rector of Institut Teknologi Bandung | Confirmed |
| 08:45 - 09:00 | 15' | Opening Performance | ||
| 09:00 - 09:20 | 20' | Keynote Speech-1: Beyond Conventional Geothermal: Indonesia’s Vision Toward Next-Generation Resources | Eniya Listiani Dewi Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation | TBC |
| 09:20 - 09:40 | 20' | Keynote Speech-2: Beyond Conventional Geothermal: Strengthening Indonesia’s Energy Security in an Uncertain World | Julfi Hadi President of INAGA | Confirmed |
| 09:40 - 10:00 | 20' | Session Break | ||
| Plenary Session 1: Innovations and Challenges in Non-Conventional Geothermal Development Moderator: Riostantieka Mayandari Shoedarto | ||||
| 10:00 - 10:20 | 20' | Plenary Speech 1A: Opportunity Converted Oil Well to Geothermal | Suryantini Institut Teknologi Bandung | Confirmed |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | 20'' | Plenary Speech 1B: Supercritical Geothemal System | Yasuhiro Fujimitsu Kyushu University | Confirmed |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | 20' | QnA Session | ||
| 100 Years Pertamina Geothermal Energy Kamojang Area Moderator: Ali Ashat | ||||
| 11:00 – 11:10 | 10' | Unlocking Geothermal Potential, Navigating Challenges, and Accelerating Growth | Supramu Santosa Founder of Supreme Energy | TBC |
| 11:10 – 11:20 | 10' | From Kamojang to the Future, Advancing Indonesia's Geothermal for Energy Security and Sustainability | Ahmad Yani President Director of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk | Confirmed |
| 11:20 – 11:30 | 10' | Enabling Geothermal Growth: Strengthening Policy, Regulation, and Government Support in Indonesia | Priatin Hadi Wijaya Director of EBTKE | TBC |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | 10' | Geothermal Resource Assessment and Reservoir Sustainability in Indonesia: Challenges and Insight | Nenny Miryani Saptadji Academician and Geothermal Expert, Institut Teknologi Bandung | Confirmed |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | 20' | QnA Session | ||
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 60' | Lunch Break | ||
| Panel Collaboration with ITB Host: Heru Berian Pratama | ||||
| 13:00 - 13:05 | 5' | Kyushu University | Jun Nishijima | Confirmed |
| 13:05 - 13:10 | 5' | Hitachi High-Tech | Ansori Muchtar | Confirmed |
| 13:10 - 13:15 | 5' | Rigsis Indonesia | Farhan Muhammad | confirmed |
| 13:15 - 13:20 | 5' | National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Kyoto University and ITB | Katsuaki Koike | Confirmed |
| 13:20 - 13:25 | 5' | Institute of Geology Malaysia | TBA | TBC |
| 13:25 - 13:30 | 5' | Seequent | Andrew Mulder | Confirmed |
| 13:30 - 13:35 | 5' | Thermochem | TBA | TBC |
| 13:35 - 13:40 | 5' | Solenis | TBA | TBC |
| 13:40 - 13:45 | 5' | Signing MoU with ITB | ||
| Plenary Session 2: Advanced Technologies Driving the Future of Geothermal Energy Moderator: Fauziah Maswah | ||||
| 13:45 - 14:05 | 20' | Plenary Speech 2A: Unlocking the Synergy between Geothermal Energy and CCUS for Industrial Decarbonization in Indonesia | Aqsha Lecturer and Researcher at the Center of Excellence for CCUS, ITB | Confirmed |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | 20' | Plenary Speech 2B: Beyond Conventional Boundaries: AI-Driven Mineral Intelligence for the Future of Geothermal Energy | Jonathan Knapp Director of Business Development Hitachi | Confirmed |
| 14:25 - 14:45 | 20' | Plenary Speech 2C: Closed-loop / Hot Dry Rock | Graeme Beardsmore Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne | Confirmed |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | 20' | Plenary Speech 2D: From Chemistry to Megawatts: Maximizing Geothermal Assets to Lower the Carbon Footprint in Southeast Asia | Nur Choiri Amin Technical & Bussiness Development Advisor, Solenis Geothermal SEA | Confirmed |
| 15:05 - 15:25 | 20' | QnA session | ||
| 15:25 - 15:45 | 20' | Session Break | ||
| Plenary Session 3: Company Update Moderator: Ahmad Yuniarto | ||||
| 15:45 - 16:00 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3A: Pertamina Geothermal Energy Geoflowtest Technology | Tumpal Parulian Nainggolan Senior Engineer Production Pertamina Geothermal Energy | Confirmed |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3B: Star Energy Geothermal A 30+ years of Geothermal Success Stories at Salak Field | Gede K.D.S. Giri Head of Resource Operations and Maintenance, Salak Geothermal Field | Confirmed |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3C: Supreme Energy Maintaining Reliable Power Generation: Experience from Muara Laboh Geothermal Field | Munggang Hendro Purnanto Plant Manager Muara Laboh | Confirmed |
| 16:30 - 16:50 | 20' | QnA session | ||
| 16:50 - 17:05 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3D: Geo Dipa Energi Potential and Challenges in Exploring Mineral Extraction from Geothermal Brine | Elfina Head of Business Development Division | Confirmed |
| 17:05 - 17:20 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3E: Medco Cahaya Geothermal | Isto Saputra Senior Manager Subsurface | Confirmed |
| 17:20 - 17:35 | 15' | Plenary Speech 3F: Sarulla Operations | Melva Samosir External Relations & CSR Senior Manager | Confirmed |
| 17:35 - 17:55 | 20' | QnA session | ||
| 17:55 - 18:55 | 60' | Networking Night | ||
For Registration: https://workshop.geothermal.itb.ac.id/2026/registration/
Contact Person: Rezki (+6285823522117), Akbar (+6282144880227), Hussein (+6285161862399)