A dynamic capital of the Republic of Indonesia, occupying an area of 750 sqm divided by 6 municipalities with 10 million inhabitants, Jakarta is a melting pot between east and west, a modern and traditional life style and representatives from throughout the archipelago. Strategically positioned on the west side of the island of Java, the capital city is the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia.

The history of Jakarta dated back to the 14th century with the development of a small port of the Hindu Pajajaran Kingdom at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. Jakarta was first founded by the Portuguese in search of the fabled ‘spice islands’. They were then became the first Europeans to arrive and establish a fortress on the site in the early 16th century (1527).

The old port was attacked by a neighboring sultanate under the leadership of Prince Fatahillah and was renamed Jayakarta, meaning ‘Total Victory’. According to some historians, this event took place on June 22, 1527, a date which later was officially recognized as the birth of the city of Jakarta.

The Dutch spice traders arrived in the late 16th century and launched a trading relationship in the archipelago that would greatly boost their home economies, and significantly impact the history of Indonesia. Dutch administration extended until 1945, and Indonesia’s first President Soekarno, proclaimed Indonesian independence and Jakarta was accepted as the nation’s capital.

As the center of all activities; government, business, commerce, art, culture and events and one of the gates to enter the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta provides many entertainments to be enjoyed, including its historical inheritance as a result of cultural acculturation.  Because of that Jakarta can not forget its history.  The cultural inheritance of Jakarta can be seen from many aspects such as its historical buildings, cultures, and arts. Also could represent the typical and representative style period, as it is considered to have the important value for the history, science and culture.

Over centuries, Jakarta has transformed itself from an oldest old town in Asia to become a Megapolitan capital of the most democratic nation in the region. It has extraordinarily developed and would be the business destination forefront in Asia over the next few decades. Amusement parks, skyscrapers forest, high fashion shopping centers, finest culinary dining, night life and entertainment place, luxurious housing, hotels and apartments, signature golf courses and traditional and medical spa treatment outlets to complement its ability to host international meetings and association conventions.

While other destinations may claim to have all the infrastructure and facilities for conventions and exhibitions, Jakarta offers the extra services that will make you and your delegates feel at home when organizing your events in Jakarta.