IDSW 2026
PERKODI
📢 Call for Papers: closed on September 26, 2026
At a glance
- Dates
- November 21–22, 2026 · In 11 days
- Where
- Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Software Development · also Engineering, AI, Cloud
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Closed on September 26, 2026
- Organizer
- PERKODI
- Official link
- Checked on November 10, 2026
Official link last checked: November 10, 2026 · how we verify
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About
IDSW, the Indonesia Software Developer Conference, is a two-day community conference held in Jakarta and now in its third edition following gatherings in 2024 and 2025. The event covers the general practice of software development - engineering technique, architecture, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence and the tooling that surrounds modern delivery - and is aimed at the broad Indonesian developer population rather than at a single language or framework community. Indonesia has one of the largest and fastest-growing software engineering workforces in Southeast Asia, and IDSW functions as one of the few independent, developer-organised venues where that community gathers at national scale rather than under a single vendor's banner. The two-day format allows for both structured talks and the informal exchange that sustains a young technology community between editions. Attendees gain current engineering practice presented in local context, direct contact with speakers and organisers, and a professional network spanning Jakarta's startup and enterprise technology sectors. The call for speakers closes on September 26, 2026.
Location
FAQ — IDSW 2026
When and where does IDSW 2026 take place?+
IDSW 2026 takes place November 21–22, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia at Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta Selatan.
Is IDSW 2026 in-person or online?+
IDSW 2026 is an in-person event.
Is the Call for Papers for IDSW 2026 still open?+
No — the Call for Papers closed on September 26, 2026.
Who organizes IDSW 2026?+
IDSW 2026 is organized by PERKODI.
How do I register for IDSW 2026?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, idsw.dev. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 10, 2026.
What topics does IDSW 2026 cover?+
IDSW 2026 covers Software Development, Engineering, AI, Cloud. IDSW, the Indonesia Software Developer Conference, is a two-day community conference held in Jakarta and now in its third edition following gatherings in 2024 and 2025.
How many days is IDSW 2026?+
IDSW 2026 runs for 2 days, November 21–22, 2026.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Jakarta
Contains sponsored linksIDSW arrives in Jakarta in late November, the point where the wet season has settled in and afternoons often end with a short, heavy downpour before clearing. The city's hotel and event cluster runs along the Sudirman-Thamrin corridor, a strip of glass towers, malls and coffee bars that empties out at weekends. Plan around traffic rather than distance here: three kilometres can take forty minutes at the wrong hour.
Getting there & around
Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK) lies west of the city and handles nearly all long-haul arrivals, while Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP) covers some domestic routes. The Railink airport train reaches BNI City and Manggarai in roughly fifty minutes and bypasses motorway congestion entirely. From BNI City the MRT North-South line and ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Gojek finish the journey; road transfers swing widely with traffic.
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Staying connected
Mobile coverage across central Jakarta is strong and 4G is near-universal, which matters because ride-hailing, navigation and payment apps all assume a live connection. Activating an eSIM before arrival avoids queuing for a local SIM card at the airport. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
National Monument (Monas). The 132-metre obelisk at the centre of Merdeka Square is Jakarta's orientation point, with a lift to the observation deck and a diorama museum in the base. Mornings are cooler and the air clearer; queues build sharply at weekends. The surrounding park is one of the few large green spaces downtown.
Kota Tua, the old Batavia quarter. The Dutch colonial district around Fatahillah Square keeps its old town hall, now the Jakarta History Museum, plus the Wayang puppet museum and the long-standing Cafe Batavia. Weekday visits are calmer; Sundays fill the square with street performers and rented bicycles. The KRL commuter train reaches Jakarta Kota station directly. Tickets on Klook →
Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral. Southeast Asia's largest mosque faces a neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral across a single street, a pairing the city treats as a deliberate symbol of coexistence. Istiqlal runs guided visits for non-Muslims outside prayer times and lends robes at the entrance. Allow an hour for both; modest dress is required and shoes come off inside.
Kepulauan Seribu day trip. Boats leave Ancol Marina for the Thousand Islands, around ninety minutes north, where Pulau Pari and its neighbours trade Jakarta's density for shallow reefs and quiet beaches. Departures are morning-only and rough seas can cancel sailings during the wet season, so it suits a flexible day either side of the conference. Tickets on Klook →
Good to know
What is the best way into the city from Soekarno-Hatta airport?
The Railink airport train to BNI City takes about fifty minutes and is unaffected by road congestion, then connects to the MRT or a short ride-hail trip. Taxis and Grab are simpler with luggage but can take far longer in peak traffic.
Do I need a car to get around Jakarta?
No. The MRT North-South line covers the main business corridor, and Grab and Gojek handle everything else cheaply, including motorbike taxis that cut through congestion. Driving yourself is rarely worth the difficulty of parking.
What weather should attendees expect in November?
Hot and humid, with highs around 31 Celsius and high rainfall as the wet season builds. Downpours are usually intense but brief in the afternoon; a compact umbrella and quick-drying clothing are more useful than a heavy rain jacket.
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