Yogyakarta, 2 May 2025 — PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) held one of its initiatives, BCA Berbagi Ilmu (BBI), at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (30/4). This edition of the public lecture, held under the Bakti BCA initiative, carried the theme “Digitalization and Its Impact on Business.”
The BBI series at UGM drew over 400 student participants, marking the third edition of the 2025 BBI program, following previous sessions at Brawijaya University, Malang (17/3), and the University of Indonesia, Depok (21/4). BCA Director Santoso delivered the keynote speech at the event, which took place at the Sukadji Ranuwihardjo Auditorium, Master of Management Program. The session was also attended by UGM university leadership and BCA management.
“The rapid advancement of digitalization has significantly impacted human life, and makes us have to be able to adapt swiftly. To keep pace, we must equip ourselves with adequate knowledge and technological expertise. As a national banking institution, BCA recognizes the need to contribute by encouraging the younger generation to understand the impact of digitalization across all aspects of life and to be well-prepared for the future,” said BCA Director Santoso.
During the BBI UGM session, students were encouraged to grasp the importance of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in navigating digitalization. Santoso reminded attendees to remain vigilant and prioritize caution in the digital realm. In addition, students must be able to utilize technology effectively to improve work quality. BCA has been doing these things to improve the quality of service to customers.
“At BCA, we believe that continuous innovation and adaptability are essential to corporate success. Technology plays a crucial role in enabling us to deliver optimal service to both our customers and society. A clear example of this is the development of BCA Mobile and myBCA. Those two applications are designed to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements and the evolving needs of our customers. Additionally, our extensive ATM network across regions ensures seamless and accessible services for all customers,” Santoso added.
In addition to BBI, Bakti BCA encourages youth participation in driving positive change through its "Genera-Z Berbakti" program. This program is open to active students from all universities. In this competition-based initiative, students are invited to submit proposals for community service projects that create a positive impact, particularly in rural areas. Selected teams may receive funding, mentorship, appreciation awards totaling hundreds of millions of rupiah, certificates, and support for academic publications from Bakti BCA.
"The organization of BCA Berbagi Ilmu is motivated by the belief that the younger generation is an important actor in the nation’s future leaders. Therefore, it is important for us to help equip them to become good leaders for themselves and society. Through Bakti BCA, we are committed to making a positive impact on all levels of society, starting from the individual, community and ecosystem levels.” concluded BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn.
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BCA Berbagi Ilmu at UGM Discusses Digitalization and Its Impact on Businesses - BCA Director Santoso explains BCA’s consistent adaptations over time as the keynote speaker of BCA Berbagi Ilmu (BBI) titled "Digitalization and Its Impact Toward Business" at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Wednesday (30/4). The BBI session at UGM drew over 400 students. This event was the third edition of the 2025 BBI program, following previous sessions at Brawijaya University, Malang (17/3), and the University of Indonesia, Depok (21/4).
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Creativity, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking: Keys to Navigating Rapid Digitalization Trends - UGM Vice Rector for Human Resources and Finance Prof. Dr. Supriyadi, M.Sc (front, fourth from right), BCA Director Santoso (front, fifth from right), BCA Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility EVP Hera F. Haryn (front, fifth from left), BCA Yogyakarta Regional Head Dovi Kurniawan (front, third from right), and over 400 students attending BCA Berbagi Ilmu at UGM, Yogyakarta, Wednesday (30/4). At BBI UGM, students were encouraged to grasp the importance of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in navigating digitalization. BCA Director Santoso reminded attendees to remain vigilant and prioritize caution in the digital realm.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of March 31, 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks that focuses on transaction banking and provides credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of March 2025, BCA served more than 41 million customer accounts and processed more than 110 million transactions every day, supported by 1,264 branch offices, 19,681 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, remittances, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice for the people and an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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