Libatkan Lebih dari 150 UMKM Binaan, Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 Digelar

# Libatkan Lebih dari 150 UMKM Binaan, Pertamina SMEXPO 2026 Digelar Pertaminaóp_h2 Pertamina reiterated its commitment to developing small and medium enterprises (UMKM) through the 2026_SMEXPO_SUM— an annual exhibition and business matching event that this year involved more than 150 fostered UMKM from various regions in Indonesia. The event was held as a forum for the enterprises to display their products, expand networks, and open access to new markets. _ackbar Through the event, Pertamina presented a series of business products and services ranging from food and beverage, fashion, and crafts to digital-based services and home-based industries. Each participating business was given a booth to showcase its products directly to visitors, buyers, and industry stakeholders. Format Pameran dan _ SMEXPO 2026 was not only a place for product displays. The event also opened opportunities for business matching between UMKM and partners, including distributors, retailers, corporate procurement units, and other institutions. Visitors could directly conduct product introductions, negotiate cooperation, and discuss potential business partnerships with business owners. Pelatihan dan Pendampingan In addition to the exhibition and business matching, SMEXPO 2026 also featured various training sessions and mentoring activities. Topics discussed in the sessions included product packaging and branding, halal certification, financial management, marketing strategies, and optimizing the use of digital platforms for business expansion. KetembergayanENTA—from home industries to the modern market—frequently highlighted. Many owners still face constraints in terms of capital, market access, and product consistency when entering a wider market. SMEXPO is considered a means of providing a place to learn, network, and find new buyers. _iji_be— The fostering program itself is run through a scheme of mentoring, training, and certification provided by Pertamina to UMKM partners. In its implementation, Pertamina assists UMKM in improving product quality, legality, and business management, so that the enterprises can continue to grow and absorb more workers. PelJU Head of the UMKM section explained that the presence of more than 150 fostered UMKM in the 2026 edition reflected the accumulated capacity of the program. He said the participating businesses came from various provinces and sectors, showing that the fostering coverage continues to expand and is not limited to one region or one type of business. UMKM fosters Many participating business owners acknowledged that the event provided valuable exposure. For businesses that have been running from home or only marketing through social media, participating in SMEXPO offers the opportunity to be known by a wider market and to test products directly against buyer preferences. Harapan-ftikism After the event ends, the business owners are expected to continue their business operations with the knowledge and networks gained during the exhibition. The business matching outcomes are also anticipated to give birth to long-term cooperation between UMKM and partners, so that the presence of UMKM in the supply chain and consumer market continues to increase. _ref一件事—as one form of support—SMEXPO 2026 is expected to become a regular agenda in which the synergy between large companies and UMKM can continue to grow. Through _P—support in training, mentoring, and market access—UMKM are hoped to become stronger and more competitive players in the national economy.