Jakarta, 22 October 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), through its Bakti BCA creating shared value (CSV) program, held the final round of the 2026 Teacher Tech Championship (TTC) in Jakarta on Wednesday (21/10). This annual competition and professional development program for senior high school and Islamic senior high school (SMA/MA) teachers focused on educators across Sulawesi this year. More than 350 teams participated in TTC 2026, with the winners selected after progressing through a series of preliminary rounds and the final.
Six teams competed in the TTC 2026 final: MAN 2 Kota Makassar (South Sulawesi), SMA Negeri 2 Bitung (North Sulawesi), SMAN 1 Kendari (Southeast Sulawesi), MAN Pinrang (South Sulawesi), SMAN 1 Kabila (Gorontalo), and MAN 3 Kota Makassar (South Sulawesi). Following a comprehensive evaluation, SMAN 2 Bitung, with its innovation titled Saver-Kit, was named the first-place winner of TTC 2026.
“Congratulations to all participants, finalists, and winners of Teacher Tech Championship 2026. You are champions from Sulawesi, demonstrating tremendous innovation and creativity in helping shape the nation’s future. We greatly appreciate the ideas presented by all TTC 2026 participants. BCA hopes these outstanding innovations by teachers across Sulawesi will be implemented in their respective schools and help nurture a generation that is adaptive, innovative, and ready to face future challenges. BCA is committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of Indonesia’s human resources,” said BCA Director Antonius Widodo.
The complete list of TTC 2026 winners is as follows:
- First place: SMAN 2 Bitung (Saver-Kit)
- Second place: SMAN 1 Kendari (Ajari AI)
- Third place: MAN 3 Kota Makassar (Chemission Weblab)
- First runner-up: MAN 2 Kota Makassar (Kimora)
- Second runner-up: SMAN 1 Kabila (Ti Senang)
- Third runner-up: MAN Pinrang (Mathrack)
TTC 2026 is part of BCA’s efforts to strengthen the capacity and relevance of SMA/MA teachers across Sulawesi through the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Through this competition, teachers are encouraged to develop innovations using basic coding and artificial intelligence (AI) to create interactive teaching aids that support the Deep Learning approach, which emphasizes mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning.
Teachers across Sulawesi demonstrated strong enthusiasm for the program, with more than 350 teams registering from six provinces: North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, and Central Sulawesi. Participants began with an online preliminary round, which narrowed the field to 12 semifinalist teams. These semifinalists then took part in an intensive training program (bootcamp) before advancing to the final round.
BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn said, “At Teacher Tech Championship, teachers are not simply competing; they are investing in their own professional development. We hope each innovation created through this program will deliver contextual, mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning experiences for students.”
As a form of appreciation, Bakti BCA provides project funding, full accommodation, certificates, and education savings for the winners. For the top three teams, Bakti BCA also facilitates official copyright registration with Indonesia’s Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) for their innovations and supports them in competing at the national level.
“We believe that meaningful change in education always begins with teachers who are willing to keep learning and growing. Through Bakti Pendidikan, the education pillar under Bakti BCA, BCA remains committed to supporting efforts to improve the quality of Indonesia’s human resources,” Hera concluded.
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BCA Encourages Innovative Learning through Teacher Tech Championship 2026 – BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono (center), BCA EVP of Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility Hera F. Haryn (second from right), BCA SVP of Sustainability and CSR Evi Jo (far right), Executive Director of The Habibie Center Nadia Habibie (second from left), and Special Advisor to the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education for STEM Development and Teacher Competency Prof. Maila Dinia Husni Rahiem, M.A., Ph.D. (far left), pose together at the Grand Final of Teacher Tech Championship (TTC) 2026 in Jakarta on Wednesday (21/10). Organized under Bakti BCA, the competition attracted more than 350 teams of SMA/MA teachers from six provinces across Sulawesi to develop STEM, coding, and AI-based innovations that support Deep Learning.
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Sulawesi Teachers Present Technology Innovations for Learning – Finalists of Teacher Tech Championship (TTC) 2026 present their innovative projects during the final round in Jakarta on Wednesday (October 21). After an online selection process and intensive training (bootcamp), six leading teams from North Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, and Gorontalo competed to develop innovative and interactive learning solutions.
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SMAN 2 Bitung Wins First Place at TTC 2026 with Saver-Kit – SMAN 2 Bitung, North Sulawesi, won first place in Teacher Tech Championship (TTC) 2026 with its innovation, Saver-Kit. SMAN 1 Kendari placed second with Ajari AI, while MAN 3 Kota Makassar took third place with Chemission Weblab. As a form of appreciation, Bakti BCA provides project funding, certificates, and education savings for the winners. Bakti BCA also facilitates copyright registration for the innovations developed by the top three teams and supports their participation in national-level competitions.
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About Bakti BCA
Bakti BCA is the corporate social responsibility umbrella of PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA), focused on creating positive impact and sustainable development in Indonesia. Through Bakti BCA, the company implements various programs in education, health, the environment, culture, and community empowerment. BCA offers programs such as BCA Berbagi Ilmu, Beasiswa Bakti BCA, and makeup training and coaching for Friends with Disabilities (Teman Tuli) to support the development of the younger generation in the education sector. Bakti BCA also operates in the health sector, including health social services, free check-ups, and stunting prevention campaigns. In the environmental sector, BCA supports biodiversity conservation through turtle conservation, orangutan rehabilitation, and the protection of endemic species such as the Javan Leopard. Through these initiatives, Bakti BCA reflects BCA's commitment to growing with the community and contributing to a more sustainable future.
About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2026)
BCA is one of the leading banks in Indonesia focusing on transaction banking as well as providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2026, BCA served 42 million customer accounts and processed more than 124 million transactions daily, supported by 1.272 branch offices, 20.374 ATMs, as well as 24-hour internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center. BCA's presence is supported by several subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, Syariah 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 the wider community. With more than 27.600 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and the mainstay of society, serving as an essential pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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