Topic
Peek into the AI Playbook of One of Indonesia’s Largest Food Conglomerates
Melihat Lebih Dekat Strategi AI di Salah Satu Grup Industri Makanan Terbesar di Indonesia
Synopsis
Indonesia’s manufacturing giants aren’t just experimenting with AI anymore, they are operationalising it across hundreds of legacy assets and dozens of subsidiaries.
Thomas Dragono, Managing Director of IDMarco Digital (part of Salim Group), is joining us for an exclusive 45-min fireside chat, conducted in Bahasa Indonesia, on what enterprise-wide AI adoption actually looks like from the inside.
Guest
Thomas Dragono is a seasoned technology executive, entrepreneur, advisor, and social entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and technology-driven business transformation. He currently leads Digital Infrastructure & Technology Director initiatives at Salim Group, where he drives strategic digital investments, technology adoption, and ecosystem partnerships across Indonesia. Throughout his career, Thomas has held leadership positions in several prominent technology, infrastructure and manufacturing companies. His expertise spans digital infrastructure, internet exchange ecosystems, submarine cable connectivity, business development, and digital transformation. Recognized as one of Indonesia’s leading digital transformation advocates, Thomas has received multiple industry accolades, including the Top Leader on Digital Implementation Award for several consecutive years. He is also actively involved in mentoring future leaders, advising organizations, and contributing to the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy and connectivity ecosystem.
Thomas Dragono adalah seorang eksekutif teknologi, entrepreneur, advisor, dan social entrepreneur berpengalaman dengan lebih dari dua dekade pengalaman di bidang telekomunikasi, infrastruktur digital, dan transformasi bisnis berbasis teknologi. Saat ini, beliau menjabat sebagai Director of Digital Infrastructure & Technology di Salim Group, di mana beliau memimpin berbagai inisiatif strategis terkait investasi digital, adopsi teknologi, serta pengembangan kemitraan ekosistem digital di seluruh Indonesia. Sepanjang kariernya, Thomas telah memegang berbagai posisi kepemimpinan di sejumlah perusahaan teknologi infrastruktur dan manufaktur terkemuka. Keahliannya mencakup infrastruktur digital, ekosistem internet exchange, konektivitas kabel bawah laut, pengembangan bisnis, serta transformasi digital. Diakui sebagai salah satu tokoh terdepan dalam transformasi digital di Indonesia, Thomas telah menerima berbagai penghargaan industri, termasuk penghargaan Top Leader on Digital Implementation selama beberapa tahun berturut-turut. Beliau juga aktif dalam membimbing generasi pemimpin masa depan, memberikan nasihat strategis kepada berbagai organisasi, serta berkontribusi terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi digital dan ekosistem konektivitas Indonesia.
Host
Christina Bunga is a Country Manager Indonesia at Groundup.ai, a Singapore-HQ Industrial AI company specializing in Cognitive Maintenance solutions for manufacturing, maritime, and critical infrastructure industries. With experience in enterprise sales and business development, she works closely with leading companies across Indonesia to accelerate the adoption of AI and IoT technologies aimed at improving machine reliability, operational efficiency, and downtime reduction through predictive and cognitive maintenance approaches.
Christina Bunga adalah Country Manager Indonesia di Groundup.ai, perusahaan Industrial AI berbasis di Singapura yang berfokus pada solusi Cognitive Maintenance untuk industri manufaktur, energi, logistik, dan infrastruktur. Berpengalaman dalam enterprise sales dan business development, Christina aktif membantu perusahaan-perusahaan besar di Indonesia dalam mengadopsi teknologi AI dan IoT untuk meningkatkan reliability mesin, efisiensi operasional, dan pengurangan downtime melalui pendekatan predictive dan cognitive maintenance.
Hosted by Groundup.ai — eliminating unplanned downtime in asset-heavy industries, without steep learning curves.
