Indonesian Diaspora Foundation (IDF), a nonprofit organization focusing on empowering Indonesian diaspora worldwide,
in collaboration with the International Association of Indonesian Scholars
Association (I-4) and the International Indonesian Students Radio (Radio PPI
Dunia), today announced that Sonita Lontoh, chairman of IDF, will speak at an
e-symposium on April 7, 2013. The e-symposium will educate young global leaders
on key areas of interest, including 21st century Smart Technology
Transformation, the intersection of technology, business and policy, and
lessons learned from Silicon Valley in creating a strong ecosystem that fosters
the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Lontoh is a Global Emerging Leader under 40 with diverse leadership
experience at Fortune 200 companies, top-tier management consulting firm, and
venture-backed Silicon Valley technology start-ups. Internationally-recognized
as a green technology and women leadership advocate, she is a frequent
speaker/contributor to publications such as Forbes, MIT Entrepreneurship Review
and the Huffington Post. Outside of work, Lontoh is an active leader in several
nonprofit and professional organizations, including the TechWomen program.
TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Under former Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton’s leadership, the United States has engaged in “smart power diplomacy,”
thereby utilizing every asset at the United States’ disposal to create
opportunities for greater understanding. A key tool in this effort is 21st
Century Statecraft, which engages people across the world through the
ever-changing technology mediums.
“IDF and I are honored for the opportunity to work with I-4 and Radio PPI to
empower and advance young Indonesian leaders globally,” said Lontoh. “With
rapid global growth and expansion, this is a pivotal time for Indonesian
diaspora worldwide to work together in developing a strong bench of young
leaders who can take their societies to new heights.”
“We are delighted to work with Ms. Lontoh and
IDF whose vision, proven leadership and dedication make them the right partner
to empower diaspora worldwide,” said Rahmadi Trimananda and Roni Irnawan of
I-4. “They are inspiring advocates with deep passion to forge ahead with
developing the next-generation of leaders and game-changers who not only excel
in their fields, but also compelled to help their societies transition to the
21st century successfully."
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