The Management Student Family Association (IKAMMA) of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Gadjah Mada University (FEB UGM) once again presented a series of annual activities entitled Young Entrepreneurs Show (YES!) 2025. With the theme “The Catalyst of Change,” this event aims to encourage students to become agents of change who bring a positive impact to their environment through the spirit of entrepreneurship.
YES! The 2025 event will take place on 31 October-1 November 2025 at the Eastparc Hotel, Yogyakarta. During the Entrepreneurs Talk session on Friday, 31 October 2025, participants will have the opportunity to listen to inspiring stories from Indonesian business leaders. This event will be presented in an interactive talk show format featuring the CEO of Malaka Project, Ferry Irwandi, and the director and screenwriter of Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan (Sore: Wife from the Future), Yandy Laurens.
Meanwhile, the Entrepreneurs Table on November 1, 2025, will feature a networking dinner with the theme “Conversations that Spark Change.” In this activity, students and the entrepreneurial community will have the opportunity to discuss directly with local entrepreneurs such as Budi Seputro (Owner of Sate Ratu), Fatimah Qusnul Maryam (CEO of BY.ODY), Chyntia Deviani (COO of Bloomery Patisserie), Nafi Nur Aziezah (Owner of Shopinkae), Irham Mangendre (Owner of Es Coklat Impian), Parkesit (Owner of SOFTDOH), and William Mahardhika Darlius (Owner of Yamie Panda). Next, Buyung Samudera (Owner of Taigersprung), Dzaky Bima (Owner of Camillla La Mozzarella), Gebby Ragil (CEO of Sender Coffee), Yohanantoko (Owner of Bucini), Yashafi Yan Arsala (CEO of PT Ekis Muda Berkarya), Dwi Utomo Adi Negara (Brand Consultant at Eastmountside), and Arya Melahoma (Owner of Labart Aromatique). CEO of YES! 2025, Rafif Imtiyaaz Muhammad, explained that YES! 2025 is designed to be an interactive platform between students and young entrepreneurs. ‘We want to create a space where the younger generation not only gets inspiration, but also dares to network, collaborate, and even find new business opportunities,’ said Rafif.
Through Entrepreneurs Talk, Rafif hopes that this activity can inspire the younger generation to develop their entrepreneurial spirit and become agents of change. In addition, this activity is expected to foster the entrepreneurial spirit through enjoyable experiences and practical applications, providing a platform for business professionals, especially young people, to showcase and sell their business ideas, while also offering inspiring and positive examples from successful businesses.
Rafif added that the Entrepreneurs Table activity, which featured inspirational figures, was expected to motivate participants through real stories of success and challenges. Furthermore, this activity could create a space for collaboration between the younger generation and influential businesspeople, as well as open up opportunities for the exchange of ideas and cooperation between entrepreneurs and the younger generation.
Reportage by: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
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