Otodiva— Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026 officially opened and immediately brought new enthusiasm to the national automotive industry. This annual automotive exhibition was opened by the Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita on Wednesday (5/2) at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, as well as marking optimism about the revival of the automotive industry at the beginning of the year 2026.
Opening of IIMS 2026 also witnessed by a number of important figures, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Eko SA Cahyanto, Director General of ILMATE Setia Diarta, Kompas Gramedia CEO Lilik Oetama, President Director of Dyandra Ponselndo Daswar Marpaung, as well as Member of Commission XII DPR RI and General Chair of IMI Moreno Soeprapto.
In his remarks, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang emphasized that the automotive industry plays a strategic role in driving national economic growth. Therefore, The presence of IIMS with the participation of various vehicle brands and comprehensive programs is considered important as a trigger for market confidence.
“For the last three years, IIMS shows a consistent growth trend. Transaction value increased from IDR 5.3 trillion in 2023, to IDR 6.7 trillion in 2024, up to IDR 8 trillion in 2025," said Agus. He hopes for IIMS 2026 able to be a catalyst for recovery while strengthening the foundations of the national automotive industry.
Larger Scale, More Complete Experience
Meanwhile, President Director of Dyandra Panggangndo Daswar Marpaung said that IIMS 2026 not just an annual agenda, but rather a forum for collaboration between all automotive stakeholders. Carrying a theme “Your Infinite Autotainment Experience”, This year's IIMS comes with a larger scale and a more comprehensive concept.
The exhibition area was expanded to the Grand Hall and Gambir Expo Area Energized by Pertamina. This step, according to Daswar, reflects the high level of industry confidence and the large potential of the Indonesian automotive market. “We want to provide an experience that is not just a transaction, but also entertainment, education, and lifestyle,"He explained.
Project Manager IIMS 2026 Rudi MF added, This exhibition lasts for 11 day, start 5 until 15 February 2026. IIMS 2026 targeting transactions of more than IDR 8 trillion with the number of visitors reaching 579.337 people.
Sportainment and Edutainment are Attractions
To pursue this target, IIMS 2026 presents various new programs wrapped in concepts sportainment, like golf, fell, gym, to the healthy club. Besides that, The educational aspect is also strengthened through the program edutainment like school competition.
The superior program that is consistently present every year has once again enlivened IIMS, starting from IIMS Infinite Live, IIMS Infinite Show, test drive dan test ride, to automotive community events. This year, Visitors can also try new programs such as the Kart Board Experience which adds variety to the activities in the exhibition area.
Dozens of vehicle brands join IIMS 2026
Overall, IIMS 2026 present 62 brands of two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles in an area as wide as 156.170 square meter. As much 36 car brands also participate, including global brands and new entrants, temporary 26 motorbike brands complete the variety of choices for visitors.
The presence of these various brands provides an opportunity for paradivas to experience firsthand the development of automotive technology, starting from conventional vehicles to increasingly massive electrification.
In order to boost people's buying interest, especially before the homecoming season, IIMS 2026 supported by financing solutions from Danamon, Adira Finance, and MUFG. This synergy provides ease of financing, program trade-in, as well as special promotions during the exhibition.
Besides that, The organizers also prepared various supporting facilities, such as free shuttle buses from a number of shopping centers, exclusive test drive and test ride area, prayer room, wheel chair, baby stroller, to the culinary area. All facilities are designed to ensure the comfort of visitors of all ages.
Not just automotive, Music entertainment has once again become a magnet through IIMS Infinite Live. A line-up of musicians across generations, including Sheila on 7, will certainly appear to enliven the stage during 11 event day. The presence of this concert strengthens IIMS' position as an automotive exhibition with the most complete entertainment concept in Indonesia.
