Lapakgaming, a top-up game and digital product platform in the Bukalapak ecosystem, is again presenting Lapakgaming Battle Arena on 30 November – 1 December 2024 at the Kartika Expo Center, Balai Kartini, Jakarta. This event, which has entered its second iteration, is a gaming community event that gathers thousands of game lovers in Indonesia, which is like “Eid” for gamers to network while competing to win a total prize of more than 100 million rupiah.
Various interesting activities will be present during this two-day event, ranging from gaming tournaments, coswalk competitions, community activities, to inspirational talk show sessions discussing the badaktogel landscape as well as the challenges and opportunities for the Indonesian gaming industry to compete in the global market. No, special appearances from popular guest stars such as JKT48, Windah Basudara, Kameaam, King Shah, and Kobo Kanaeru are ready to entertain the visitors.
This event also received full support from various parties such as the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian Esports Executive Board (PBESI), the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), Wall’s & Cornetto, CBN Fiber, DANA, AMD, ASROCK, and FOX HOUND Group. Apart from that, various products from leading gaming platforms, such as lapakgaming and Itemku, will also be exhibited in exhibitions that present the latest technology and innovation in the world of gaming.
Victor Putra Lesmana, CEO of Bukafinancial & Commerce said, “Gaming is an important part of Indonesia’s creative industry which continues to grow. Through Lapakgaming Battle Arena, we want to provide space for gamers to not only compete, but also expand their network and express their interest in the digital world. Bukalapak is committed to supporting the growth of this industry by creating innovative platforms that empower communities and encourage the development of the local gaming ecosystem so that they have the competitive edge to further expand their capabilities.”
Meanwhile, Hendi, AVP Gaming Growth & International Business Bukalapak, is optimistic that this event will open up wider opportunities for developers to present products that can compete on the global stage. “We believe that the collaboration we are carrying out with publishers and associations will encourage innovation in aspects of gameplay, design and user experience to increase competitiveness. “Lapakgaming Battle Arena is a golden opportunity for developers to introduce their work while building networks to strengthen the gaming ecosystem at the local and national level,” said Hendi.
Shafiq Husein, General Chair of the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), also emphasized the importance of collaboration in strengthening the national gaming industry. “Events like the Lapakgaming Battle Arena are not only a celebration for the gaming community, but are also an important catalyst in encouraging innovation and collaboration in the Indonesian gaming industry. We at AGI believe that through synergy between platforms, publishers and local talent, Indonesia can become a major force in the global gaming industry. “We invite all parties to continue to support the growth of this ecosystem, because the future of Indonesia’s creative industry is in our collective hands,” said Shafiq.
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