PALMOILMAGAZINE, PALEMBANG — Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia once again convened the Andalas Forum VI in 2026, positioning it as a key platform to Strengthening collaboration and chart the future direction of Indonesia’s palm oil industry. The event took place on April 16–17, 2026, at Hotel Aryaduta Palembang, carrying the theme “Indonesian Palm Oil: Synergy for Governance, Economic Growth, and Sustainability.”
The annual forum brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including industry players, government representatives, academics, and business partners, to formulate concrete strategies in navigating the evolving dynamics of the palm oil sector.
In his remarks, South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru emphasized the importance of the forum as an opportunity for consolidation, particularly for the palm oil industry in the Sumatra region.
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“This forum is not merely a meeting, but a place where we can address issues—both internal organizational challenges and global challenges,” said Herman in a statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Friday (April 17).
According to him, palm oil remains a vital pillar of both regional and national economies. Therefore, the Andalas Forum is expected to go beyond ceremonial functions and generate actionable ideas that can deliver tangible impact for strengthening the industry.
For GAPKI, the forum is more than an annual meeting. It is designed as a collaborative space for dialogue, knowledge exchange, networking, and building stronger synergy among stakeholders to support sustainable governance in the palm oil sector. The event features a series of seminars and exhibitions.
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GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono highlighted the pressing challenges currently faced by the industry, particularly in exports. He stressed that the decline in exports is not due to a lack of willingness from companies to sell, but rather the result of rising costs driven by unfavorable global conditions.
“Our exports are declining not because companies are unwilling to sell, but because global conditions have sharply increased costs,” he stated.
Key discussions at Andalas Forum VI covered a broad range of strategic issues, including Indonesia’s palm oil policy direction, efforts to balance energy, food, and sustainability priorities, the global acceptance of ISPO certification, and technological innovation in palm oil supply chains.
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The forum also featured prominent speakers such as Eddy Abdurrachman, Y. Bayu Krisnamurthi, and Gulat ME Manurung, offering insights from policy, academic, and industry perspectives.
Through this forum, GAPKI reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Andalas Forum as a collaborative platform for formulating strategic solutions and advancing the long-term sustainability of Indonesia’s palm oil industry. (P3)
