The Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Sumatra 2026 invites Romanian entrepreneurs, executives, and institutional representatives to engage with Indonesia through a deep, on-the-ground exploration of one of Southeast Asia’s most complex and diverse economies.
Taking place after the Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), this segment unfolds as a Trans-Sumatra route across Northern and Western Sumatra, followed by a concluding business program in Jakarta, Indonesia’s political and economic capital. The mission is designed as an immersive experience that combines regional insight, applied learning, and direct exposure to local economic and social structures.
Participants will explore multiple economic and cultural contexts gaining first-hand understanding of how local governance, logistics, community structures, and informal authority shape business realities in Indonesia. The Trans-Sumatra route provides a unique perspective on decentralization, regional development, and the diversity of economic models within a single national market.
The program concludes in Jakarta, where participants will engage in structured B2B business meetings, study visits, and synthesis sessions, connecting regional insights to national-level policy, market access, and partnership opportunities.
The Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Sumatra 2026 is ideal for participants seeking not only market access, but also strategic depth, cultural intelligence, and long-term perspective on one of Asia’s most important emerging economies.
Who?
- Entrepreneurs and business executives seeking deeper market understanding in Indonesia
- Export managers and international trade specialists targeting Southeast Asia
- Cluster representatives and companies interested in regional value chains and emerging markets
- Professionals and decision-makers interested in governance, sustainability, and community-based economic models
Why?
- Explore Indonesia beyond the capital city through a Trans-Sumatra business and learning route
- Understand how regional governance, logistics, and informal economic structures influence business
- Engage in applied learning through study visits, local interactions, and contextual briefings
- Conclude the experience with structured business dialogue and synthesis in Jakarta
Landmarks
- Medan – Economic and logistics hub of North Sumatra; engagement with local Chamber of Commerce
- Bukit Lawang – Leadership, decision-making, and coordination in complex environments
- Lake Toba (Samosir Island) – Batak communities, social capital, and informal authority
- Jakarta – National economic and institutional center
Benefits
- First-hand understanding of Indonesia's regional diversity and decentralized economic structure
- Exposure to multiple local business environments within a single national market
- Enhanced cultural intelligence and strategic perspective for long-term engagement in Indonesia
- Practical insights applicable to market entry, partnerships, and international expansion strategies
AGENDA AFACERI.RO TRADE MISSION SUMATRA 2026*
*The agenda might change due to objective reasons.
Day 1 (October 29th)
Arrival in Medan
- Flight Kuala Lumpur (for those participating in the Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Kuala Lumpur 2026) or Romania (via hub) → Medan.
- Arrival in Medan and transfer to hotel.
- Rest and leisure time.
- Business training sessions.
- Accommodation: Medan.
Day 2 (October 30th)
Medan → Bukit Lawang
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Road transfer to Bukit Lawang (Business training on the road).
- 2–3 hour trekking through the tropical rainforest — eastern edge of Gunung Leuser National Park: observation of wild orangutans and tropical flora and fauna, and tubing on the river.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurant.
- Accommodation: Bukit Lawang.
Day 3 (October 31st)
Bukit Lawang → Samosir
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Road transfer to Samosir via Berastagi (Business training on the road):
→ Stop at Berastagi local fruit market.
→ Dokan Village — Karo Batak tribe, traditional houses.
→ Tongging Hill — Sipiso-piso Waterfall (120 m), panoramic view over Lake Toba.
- Transfer to Parapat — ferry to Samosir Island.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurant.
- Accommodation: Samosir Island.
Day 4 (November 1st)
Lake Toba (Samosir Island)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Lake Toba cruise (Business training on the lake):
→ Ambarita Village — King Siallagan's court of law.
→ Simanindo Village — traditional Batak Toba houses, museum, folk dance.
→ Huta Raja — traditional Batak village.
→ Tao Island — swimming in Lake Toba.
→ Tomok Village — sarcophagus of King Sidabutar (200 years old).
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurant.
- Accommodation: Samosir Island.
Day 5 (November 2nd)
Samosir → Medan
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Ferry Samosir → Parapat, then road transfer to Medan (Business training on the road).
- City tour Medan: Grand Mosque — Masjid Raya Al-Mashun; Sultan's Palace — Istana Maimun.
- Business meetings & study visits in Medan (TBC).
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurant.
- Accommodation: Medan.
Day 6 (November 3rd)
Medan → Jakarta
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to Medan Airport.
- Domestic flight Medan (KNO) → Jakarta (CGK).
- Arrival in Jakarta and transfer to hotel.
- Business training session.
- Accommodation: Jakarta.
Day 7 (November 4th)
Jakarta → Business meetings & cultural exploration
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Structured B2B business meetings and study visits with local business entities and organizations in Jakarta.
- Cultural programme Jakarta: National Monument MONAS; Fatahillah Square — Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua); Glodok — Chinatown Jakarta.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Accommodation: Jakarta.
Day 8 (November 5th)
Departure from Jakarta
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Free time for final business discussions or souvenir shopping.
- Transfer to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK).
- International flight Jakarta → Romania / Europe (via transfer hub).
Day 9 (November 6th)
Arrival in Romania / Europe
- Arrival in Romania / Europe.
- End of the Afaceri.ro Trade Mission Sumatra 2026.
