Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has taken a significant step forward in its larger purpose to empower Indonesia by launching the country's first AI Experience Center at Solo Technopark in Solo, Central Java. This facility, backed by advanced 5G connectivity, stands as a testament to Indosat's commitment to shaping Indonesia's future as an AI Nation and positioning the country as a key player in the global AI community. The inauguration of this AI Experience Center was marked by the presence of prominent figures, including Wijaya Kusumawardhana, Expert Staff to the Minister for Social, Economic and Cultural Affairs representing the Minister of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia;ikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat OoredooHison; and Teguh Prakosa, the Mayor of Surakarta.

This milestone underscores Indonesia's strides toward realizing its vision of a Golden Indonesia 2045 through the adoption of advanced technologies, with 5G connectivity serving as the backbone of this transformation. Expert Staff to the Minister of Communication and In formatics of the Republic of Indonesia for Social, Economic and Cultural affairs, Wijaya Kusumawawardhana, expressed, "We congratulate Indosat Ooredooutchison for pioneering the first AI Experience Center in Indonesia. This initiative signifies a pivotal moment in the evolution of telecommunications industry.

the company is confident that this experience center will also function as a training hub, offering programs to students, public servants, and the broader community on how AI can enhance productivity and create new opportunities. This hands-on experience is a precursor to the AI Center of Excellence that Indosat plans to establish, which will be powered by 5G technology and is set to be groundbreaking in the near future. Indosat's commitment to catalyzing advanced technology in Solo began in 2021 with the launch of its 5G service, followed by the establishment of Solo Safari as the first 5G zoo in Indonesia.

Guided by Indosat's overarching purpose of empowering Indonesia, the AI Experience Center is poised to be a catalyst for innovation, fostering the development of AI-ready talent, and providing society with the tools to harness AI's transformative power. As Indonesia stands on the cusp of a technological revolution, Indosat's AI Experience Center symbolizes not just the dawn of a new era, but the beginning of a journey that will see Indonesia rise as a leader in AI. With this facility, Indosat is not merely investing in the future of the nation--empower Indonesia to seize the boundless opportunities that AI and 5G present and to propel the country toward a brighter, more innovative future.