Semarang, September 18, 2025 — After successful runs in Tangerang and Surabaya, Indonesia Game Experience (IGX) 2025 is now entering its third city on its national roadshow. This largest gaming and digital content industry event is organized by the Indonesian Game & Digital Content Association (AGKDI), with support from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture, APTIKNAS, APKOMINDO, APGI, and PERATIN.
IGX 2025 carries the theme of integration between culture, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), and is designed as a catalyst to encourage the growth of the digital creative economy, especially in Central Java.
AGKDI and the Chairman’s Leadership: Uniting Games, Digital Content, and Culture
According to the General Chair of AGKDI, Hendri Andrigo Sutanto, the holding of IGX in Semarang is an important step in the association’s mission to strengthen the synergy between the gaming industry, digital content, and Indonesian culture.
“We want to ensure that games are not only seen as entertainment, but also as a means of education, cultural preservation, and a driver of the creative economy,” he stressed.
He hopes Semarang will grow as a hub for a thriving digital ecosystem, relying on community support and sponsorship.
Speech by Officials and Association Figures
Several officials and association figures also gave simple but meaningful speeches at the opening of IGX:
Hernowo Budi Luhur, representing the Mayor of Semarang, said that Semarang is proud to host IGX 2025.
Ir. Soegiharto Santoso, SH., Chairman of the DPP APTIKNAS and APKOMINDO, called IGX Semarang a crucial momentum in connecting technology, culture, and the creative industry.
From the central government, Ahmad Mahendra (Director General of Culture, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia) represented by Andi Syamsu Rijal, S.S., M.Hum., expressed his high appreciation to the IGX committee.
Edy Joko Kiswanto, Chairman of the Central Java APTIKNAS and APKOMINDO DPD, hopes that this event can help the gaming and technology community in Central Java level up.
Andi Mulja Tanudiredja (PT Masterdata Digital Cyberindo, TAITRA Jakarta partner) sees IGX as a bridge between global technology and local creativity.
Santi Silviana, Operations Manager of The Park Semarang, emphasized her support for events that inspire young people.
Rangkaian Acara Unggulan & Tech Summit
IGX 2025 in Semarang presents many interesting activities, including:
- Amateur esports tournament with a total prize pool of Rp 50,000,000 for various popular games.
- AGKDI Tech Summit 2025 with the theme “Educating the Future: Integrating Culture, Technology, and AI in Creative Industries”.
- Cosplay Parade, gaming product exhibition, and various promotions from leading sponsor brands.
Notes and Hopes for the Future
At the IGX 2025 Semarang event, it was clear how much hope was pinned on AGKDI — not only as an organizer, but as a key driver of Indonesia’s gaming and digital content ecosystem.
AGKDI Chairman Hendri Andrigo Sutanto emphasized the goal that games and digital content must have a dual role: entertainment and education/culture, while also contributing to the creative economy.
Looking ahead, high hopes are pinned on IGX’s continued growth as a national and international event, becoming a birthplace for high-quality, impactful digital works. May the spirit of integrating technology, culture, and creativity be kept alive—with AGKDI always at the forefront.