Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 Involves Over 150 Supported MSMEs

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Pertamina is once again holding Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 to expand market access and promotion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted by the Pertamina Group's Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program. Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 is being held across several cities, involving more than 150 supported MSMEs.

The event kicked off in Pekanbaru from 25 to 27 September 2026. Following this initial launch, it will subsequently be held in Yogyakarta, Cirebon, Bekasi, Jakarta, and other cities.

Held annually since 2020, Pertamina SMEXPO features digital marketing activities via the SMEXPO marketplace, thematic bazaars, business matching forums, as well as regional and national-scale MSME exhibitions. Each regional Pertamina SMEXPO involves at least 20 supported MSMEs.

In addition to retail exhibitions, these regional events will connect participants with potential corporate buyers through business-to-business (B2B) forums. Pertamina's VP of CSR & SMEPP, Rudi Ariffianto, stated that Pertamina SMEXPO is part of a development framework that bridges MSME business readiness with opportunities to reach both retail and corporate buyers.

"Our hope is that Pertamina SMEXPO can help MSMEs understand market and consumer needs, expand their networks, and discover greater business collaboration opportunities. Pertamina consistently supports MSMEs so they become increasingly ready to reach wider markets," Rudi said, as quoted from a written press release on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

The grand finale of the Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 series will take place at Kota Kasablanka Mall, Jakarta, in mid-November 2026. This national exhibition will showcase a diverse array of flagship creative products from dozens of supported MSMEs across various regions in Indonesia.

Pertamina's VP of Corporate Communication, Muhammad Baron, stated that holding Pertamina SMEXPO in various cities provides broader opportunities for the public to discover products from Pertamina Group's supported MSMEs. This program aligns with the government's Asta Cita vision in promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8 regarding decent work and economic growth.