Surabaya, June 5, 2025 — The IDEACREATIVE (Inspiration and Discussion on Creative Economy) program was successfully held by the Ministry of Creative Economy, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Airlangga (FPK UNAIR). The event gathered active students from various faculties across Universitas Airlangga, along with representatives from other universities who share a common interest and involvement in the creative economy sector. This initiative served as a collaborative platform to exchange ideas, experiences, and strategies for developing creative economic potential within the academic community.
The IDEACREATIVE program took the form of a discussion forum and experience-sharing session, engaging seven active participants from diverse creative economy backgrounds. Throughout the session, participants exchanged thoughts and explored a variety of issues and opportunities related to creative economy development at the student level. Several key strategies emerged from the discussion, including inter-faculty collaboration to create joint creative projects, the use of digital platforms for creative product marketing, and strengthening networking among student organizations focused on creative entrepreneurship. The atmosphere of the event was warm, dynamic, and filled with enthusiasm, fostering a strong sense of community and shared purpose among participants.
Through this forum, students not only gained valuable insights but also built cross-faculty and inter-university connections, paving the way for potential long-term collaborations. The IDEACREATIVE program succeeded in encouraging participants to think critically and innovatively, as well as to embrace interdisciplinary cooperation as a key driver for sustainable creative development.
Overall, IDEACREATIVE 2025 was conducted smoothly and successfully achieved its objectives. The program created a positive impact by promoting a culture of idea exchange, expanding the creative economy network among students, and reinforcing a spirit of collaboration and innovation within the academic environment. By fostering an ecosystem of creative dialogue and teamwork, IDEACREATIVE 2025 became a meaningful step toward developing a generation of students who are creative, collaborative, and ready to contribute to Indonesia’s growing creative economy.
