23/10/2025
π APAAACI 2025 Opening Ceremony Highlights:
π Fairmont Jakarta | October 9, 2025
The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Apaaaci 2025 Congress set the tone for an inspiring global gathering in allergy, asthma & clinical immunology. With a packed audience and an atmosphere of celebration, the evening began with the Indonesia Raya National Anthem, followed by warm welcomes from Congress Chairs Prof. Ruby Pawankar, Prof. Amir Hamzah Abdul Latiff, and Congress Co-Chair Prof. Iris Rengganis.
π€ Opening and Keynote Addresses were delivered by esteemed leaders including:
Prof. Ruby Pawankar & Prof. Amir H.A. Latiff
Mr. Vinsensius Jemadu, Deputy Minister for Tourism & Creative Economy, Indonesia
H.E. Mr. Pratikno, Coordinating Minister for Human Development & Cultural Affairs, Indonesia
π₯ The ceremonial Gong Opening, accompanied by traditional music, symbolized the official launch of the congress β with dignitaries from Indonesiaβs health, tourism, and environment ministries joining the celebration.
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The ceremony also honored excellence in the field:
Prof. Dr. dr. Karnen Garna Baratawidjaja was awarded the Lifetime Achievement & Distinguished Service Award, which was received by Prof. Iris Rengganis.
Prof. Carina Venter received the Distinguished Service Award.
π The evening concluded with Mutiara Nusantara β a breathtaking cultural performance celebrating Unity in Diversity, the timeless spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.
π brought together experts, innovators, and leaders from around the world to collaborate and shape the future of allergy, asthma & clinical immunology.