On 5–7 October 2022, UI GreenMetric through its program UI GreenCityMetric participated in the Indonesia International Smart City Expo & Forum (IISMEX) that was held at Jakarta Convention Center. IISMEX is one of Indonesia’s largest annual technology and internet of things (IoT) forums and exhibitions to meet information and business needs related to smart city solutions and providers. IISMEX 2022 is the 5th edition which was supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Directorate General of Regional Administration as ASEAN Smart City Network Representatives and organised by PT Napindo Media Ashtama. The event was attended by high-ranking government stakeholders such as the Ministry of Home Affairs and companies, providers, and associations in related fields. One of the prominent figures is the Minister of Home Affairs, Drs. H. Muhammad Tito Karnavian, M.A., Ph.D, in which he delivered the opening speech.  

The Minister of Home Affairs, Drs. H. Muhammad Tito Karnavian, M.A., Ph.D while delivering his speech regarding the urgency of smart cities

  IISMEX is one of the forums in the Integrated Technology Event (ITE). This year’s ITE forum is the first since 2020 when the pandemic first began. ITE also consisted of Indo Water, Indo Waste and Indo Renergy. According to the General Director of Regional Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal ZA, ITE 2022 is aimed at pushing the integration of smart cities in Indonesia. He also added that the ecosystem of smart cities is a combination of effective resource management, trans-sectoral collaboration, and harmony of central and local government. ITE 2022 will be attended by 200 booth participants from 19 countries with an estimation of more than 10.000 visitors.

The Chairman of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. with the representatives of Banyuwangi.

  UI GreenMetric had the privilege to become a booth participant on this special occasion. The Chairperson of UI GreenMetric Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M., also attended the event and had the opportunity to speak with the Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, the General Director of Regional Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal ZA as well as Head of Association of the Indonesia Municipalities (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia/APEKSI), Alwis Rustam.  

The Chairman of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. with the Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, the General Director of Regional Administration of Ministry of Home Affairs, Safrizal ZA and Head of Association of the Indonesia Municipalities (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia/APEKSI), Alwis Rustam.

  In addition, Prof Riri also had the opportunity to meet the representatives of the City of Semarang. As one of the members of UI GreenCityMetric, Semarang was nominated as the most sustainable city in 2021.  

The Chairman of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari, M.Sc., M.M. with the representatives of Semarang.