Source: IMMANTA
The Tarumanagara Management Student Association (IMMANTA) organized the National Seminar 2026 at Campus II Untar on Tuesday (20/5/2026).
The event marked the closing series of the 10th Tarumanagara Business Competition (TBC X), which was participated in by 88 university student teams from various higher education institutions across Indonesia and 126 senior high school teams from different regions.
Secretary of the Bachelor’s Program in Business Management at Untar, Dr. R.R. Kartika Nuringsih, in her opening remarks, emphasized the importance of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit for the younger generation in facing the ever-evolving dynamics of the business world.
TBC X Chairperson Josephine Amelia explained that this year’s competition carried the theme “ORPHIC: Origins of Pioneers through Innovation and Critical Thinking,” aiming to encourage participants to develop critical and innovative thinking in responding to various challenges in business and entrepreneurship.
The seminar featured four speakers, namely CEO of Uena Alvin Arief, Co-founder of Grainsly dr. Reffy Nugraha Halim, CEO of M Bloc Space Ahmad Romero Comacho, and Director of AZKO Teresa Wibowo. The discussion was moderated by Jeanne Tantri.
In his presentation, Alvin Arief stated that building a business requires a long process and consistency toward the vision that has been set.
He added that failure is part of the journey that every entrepreneur must face.
In line with this, dr. Reffy Nugraha Halim highlighted the importance of adaptability amid rapid changes. He noted that experiences of failure can serve as valuable learning in developing a business.
Ahmad Romero Comacho emphasized the importance of vision as the foundation in running a business. He explained that a clear vision can serve as a guiding principle when entrepreneurs face various challenges.
Meanwhile, Teresa Wibowo discussed the importance of adaptation in building brands that remain relevant to market needs.
The Tarumanagara Business Competition X is an annual IMMANTA program that combines a business competition and seminar as a learning platform for students and high school participants to gain insights into business development and entrepreneurship. (VC/YS)