Merry Riana and 3 World Legends, SBY, John C Maxwell, Mochtar Riady Answer the Challenges of Indonesian Leadership
Published on March 5, 2026
In the midst of increasingly complex global challenges, Indonesia needs leaders who are able to mobilize, empower and lead change for a more advanced future for the nation. The momentum of hope has strengthened since the 2025 Capacity Catalyst Summit (CCS) was held last November. This international leadership forum is not just an event, but the beginning of a big movement to produce millions of transformational leaders towards a Golden Indonesia 2045.
On this historic stage, inspirational figures across generations and countries were present to share experiences, strategies and real inspiration about leadership, starting from the Founder of PT Merry Riana Edukasi Tbk, Merry Riana to three legendary figures such as the 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Founder of Lippo Group Dr. Mochtar Riady, and the World's Number 1 Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell. The meeting of these figures is a symbol that great leadership is born from collaboration across generations, experiences and values.
"My respect goes to Merry Riana and David Tjokrorahardjo who continue to fight for leadership in Indonesia. Great leadership is the willingness to continue learning. And this forum exploresleadershipin depth," said SBY at NICE, PIK2, Tangerang.
More than 5,000 participants attended in person and online from various countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. On this occasion, Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono and his wife Aliya Rajasa Yudhoyono, CEO of Maxwell Leadership Mark Cole, Executive Vice President Chris Robinson, and President of Maxwell Leadership Indonesia David Tjokrorahardjo were also present.
"It's truly an honor, not only to be able to share the stage with John C. Maxwell, but also to bring him to Indonesia - to bring him together with twoIndonesian Living Legends, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Mochtar Riady on the same stage," said Merry Riana. A warm moment happened behind the stage, SBY presented the book The Mentor to Mochtar Riady directly.
Not only did it present speakers from senior figures, SBY who was 76 years old, John C Maxwell (65 years old) and Mochtar Riady who was still active and inspiring at the age of 97 years, the event also presented the younger generation as the hope of the nation's future. Rachel Grace was also present on the same stage, sharing her stories and views about Indonesia's future from the perspective of the younger generation. This event also recorded a national record achievement by Alvernia writer and speaker Mary Liu. At the age of 17, Alvernia, as she is familiarly called, managed to break the MURI record as 'Student who taught the most financial literacy to schools'.
The Capacity Catalyst Summit 2025 is not just a conference, but a declaration that Indonesia's future is being prepared from now on, starting with a national movement to produce 30 million transformational leaders—around 20% of Indonesia's productive workforce. They are expected to be a catalyst for social, economic and moral change in the nation. This visionary initiative from Maxwell Leadership starts from a simple but revolutionary belief: if every leader consistently develops new leaders, big change will no longer be a dream, but an inevitability.
"Hopefully this moment will ignite the determination in all of us to continue to grow, serve with humility and have a real impact.Great values ​​build great leaders. Great leaders build great nations," concluded Merry Riana.
Are you curious about the rare moment of three world legends on one stage? Watch the following video!
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Merry Riana Group
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