PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – The Indonesian Association of Plantation Professionals (P3PI) is set to host the third edition of the Technology & Talent Palm Oil Mill Indonesia (TPOMI) in 2025. This year’s event will feature a broader scope, expanding beyond palm oil mill technology to include discussions on the downstream palm oil industry and human resource development.
According to P3PI Secretary General Hendra Purba, TPOMI 2025 aims to serve as a platform for sharing the latest innovations and insights, particularly in adopting advanced technologies within the palm oil sector. He emphasized that industry players still face significant challenges in keeping pace with rapid technological advancements, especially in areas related to efficiency and sustainability.
“In previous years, TPOMI focused primarily on mill operations and technologies. This year, we’re expanding the dialogue to cover the downstream segment, which has not been widely discussed before. This makes TPOMI 2025 stand out from earlier editions,” Hendra stated during a press conference on Tuesday (June 3, 2025).
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Posma Sinurat, Head of Palm Oil Mill Division at P3PI, echoed the sentiment, noting that human resource development will be a key focus this year. He highlighted TPOMI as a strategic forum for educating and inspiring workers, mill managers, and plantation business owners to address current industry challenges.
“There’s a clear demand from the field—not just for technological updates, but also for strengthening human capital and understanding the latest regulations,” said Posma.
He added that TPOMI 2025 will feature both local and international speakers, including experts from Japan who will provide in-depth insights into Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)—a concept that has been effectively implemented in Japanese industries. This approach is seen as vital for boosting productivity and operational efficiency in palm oil mills.
The event will also address other key strategic topics such as waste management, renewable energy utilization, digital transformation in production processes, and emerging global trends like carbon trading, which are increasingly influencing palm oil industry practices worldwide.
“We want TPOMI to be practical, strategic, and solution-oriented—not just theory, but also showcasing best practices from major companies that have embraced technological transformation and sustainable governance,” Posma explained.
Moreover, TPOMI 2025 will act as a convergence platform for government bodies, businesses, and certification organizations, supporting regulatory strengthening and enhancing the global competitiveness of Indonesia’s palm oil industry.
Scheduled to take place in Bandung, the event is expected to serve as a strategic meeting ground for a wide range of stakeholders—industry players, professionals, academics, and policymakers alike.
“Our main goal is to create a forum that delivers real impact to participants—whether in knowledge, networking, or a clearer understanding of the future direction of a more sustainable palm oil industry,” Hendra concluded. (P2)
