Jakarta, 21 May 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) will once again host the BCA UMKM Fest in 2026 as a gesture of appreciation for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, while also supporting the national economy. This year, the in-person BCA UMKM Fest will be even more vibrant through a special collaboration with the Sabang Merauke Festival, which will take place at Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno, from 20-23 August 2026.
There are thousands of SMEs from various sectors, starting from food & beverage, fashion, health & beauty, to hobby & activity, that will join BCA UMKM Fest 2026 which will also be held online through the Grab and Blibli platforms on 1 August - 20 September 2026. Afterwards, dozens of curated SME merchants will attend offline in the Pagelaran Sabang Merauke 2026 area.
BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono said, this year's collaboration between BCA UMKM Fest and Pagelaran Sabang Merauke is the first time it has happened. "BCA works to bring a comprehensive experience for visitors, where culture does not only exist on the stage, but can be felt through the work, products, and creativity of SMEs. We believe that SMEs play an important role in supporting economic growth as well as protecting Indonesia's local richness," Antonius Widodo said during a press conference in Jakarta, Wednesday (20/5).
Aside from assisting with market growth through digital access on partnering platforms, BCA also brings support in the form of
- voucher promotions,
- seller education,
- onboarding for digital platforms,
- as well as special productive credit offers to help with the development of SMEs.
UMKM Fest is one of BCA's many efforts to support the growth of SMEs. This festival is proof that BCA's support for SMEs is from beginning to end.
For early development, BCA has several programs for SMEs to ensure a good basis for their business, such as Halal Certifications, which until last year has helped the publishing of halal certificates for over 4.500 SMEs. BCA has also helped small business owners to reach the global market through UMKM GO Export. As a result, in 2025 there were 19 SMEs under Bakti BCA's guidance who participated in Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025 and participated in 185 business matching. This activity has managed to open business network opportunities to 33 countries, with potential export values reaching Rp110,9 billion.
Recently, through the Creating Shared Value (CSV) program, Bakti BCA alongside Perkumpulan Warna Alami (WARLAMI) has brought weaving products with natural coloring to be presented during the Tenun Exhibition in Indonesia House Amsterdam (IHA), Netherlands. The Tenun Exhibition was held on 24 April - 15 September 2026.
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BCA UMKM Fest 2026 Held Again – BCA Director Antonius Widodo (second from left) during a press conference for the 2026 Sabang Merauke Festival (PSM) at Grand Indonesia Mall, Jakarta, on Wednesday (20/5). In conjunction with PSM, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) will once again host the BCA UMKM Fest as a gesture of appreciation for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, as well as to support the national economy. PSM and the BCA UMKM Fest 2026 will be held at Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Jakarta.
Photo Information 2 & 3:
BCA UMKM Fest 2026 Joins in the Fun at the Sabang Merauke Festival – BCA Director Antonius Widodo (seated, sixth from the left), President Director & CEO of iForte & Protelindo Group F. Aming Santoso (seated, seventh from the left), Vice President Director & Deputy CEO of iForte/Executive Producer of the Sabang Merauke Festival (PSM) Silvi Liswanda (seated, fifth from the right), Singer/Character “Mahadewi” of PSM Yura Yunita (seated, fifth from the left), and Singer/Character “Srikandi” of PSM Raisa Andriana (seated, sixth from the right) at Grand Indonesia Mall, Jakarta, Wednesday (May 20). BCA UMKM Fest 2026 will be held offline for the first time in collaboration with the Sabang Merauke Performance on August 20–23, 2026, at Indonesia Arena, Gelora Bung Karno. Additionally, BCA UMKM Fest 2026 will be accessible online from 1 August - 20 September 2026, on the Grab and Blibli platforms.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (per 31 March 2026)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks, focusing on transaction banking and providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. As of the end of March 2026, BCA serves 44 million customer accounts and processes more than 122 million transactions daily, supported by 1,270 branch offices, 20,336 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and the Halo BCA contact center, which is accessible 24 hours a day. BCA's presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, Sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, 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 27,600 employees, BCA's vision is to become the main bank of choice for the community, serving as an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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