The Indonesian Student Business Summit (ISBS) 2026 is a collaborative work program organized by the Public Relations/Information Technology Division and the Business Education Workshop Entrepreneur Business Society (WEBS) Division of the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga. This activity is designed as a strategic platform to strengthen the Indonesian student entrepreneurship ecosystem through collaboration between students, industry practitioners, professional mentors, and various external partners. By presenting an interactive and applicable learning space, ISBS 2026 becomes a forum for the younger generation to develop business ideas into sustainable ventures with real impact.
As a commitment to fostering innovative and adaptive young entrepreneurs, ISBS 2026 carries the theme "Turning Idea into Impact: Building Your First Venture." This theme reflects the importance of courage in transforming ideas into concrete actions through a structured process of learning, validation, and business development. Through this activity, participants are not only encouraged to think creatively but also equipped with the skills to effectively execute ideas to create sustainable economic and social impact.
The ISBS 2026 series of activities is comprehensively designed to provide a learning experience relevant to the needs of today's business world. These activities include talkshow sessions, business pitches, mentoring sessions, networking sessions, and various interactive activities that allow participants to gain direct insights from practitioners and professional mentors. In addition to providing a platform for knowledge transfer, these activities also open up opportunities for collaboration, business development, and access to a broader professional network.
Through the involvement of participants from various universities and regional backgrounds across Indonesia, ISBS 2026 is expected to become a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and innovations, encouraging the creation of competitive student businesses at the national level. Its implementation-oriented approach allows participants to test and develop their business ideas through guidance from experienced mentors in entrepreneurship and industry.
The 2026 Indonesian Student Business Summit is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event supports SDG 4 on Quality Education by providing applicable and relevant entrepreneurship learning to meet industry needs. Furthermore, ISBS contributes to SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth by encouraging the creation of new business opportunities that create economic value. The collaboration between academia, industry, and the community established in this event also reflects the implementation of SDG 17 on Partnerships to Achieve the Goals.
The Indonesian Student Business Summit (ISBS) 2026 will be held on August 15–16, 2026, at Campus B Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, with the tagline “For Youth Who Dare to Build.” Through this activity, WEBS is committed to creating a development space for students who have an entrepreneurial spirit, while also encouraging the formation of a generation of young entrepreneurs who are able to make real contributions to economic growth and business development in Indonesia.
Overall, ISBS 2026 is expected to be a catalyst for new innovations and collaborations in the world of student entrepreneurship. By connecting ideas, knowledge, and opportunities in one integrated platform, this activity is expected to strengthen the capacity of the younger generation to build sustainable, competitive businesses that positively impact society.