PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026 is planned to feature an educational conference, science fair, competitive Islamic boarding school forum, declaration of Islamic education collaboration, and various programs to strengthen educational quality.

Bogor, W Java (Indonesia Window) – The Association of Indonesian Islamic Da'wah and Education Institutions (locally known as PULDAPII) officially launched PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026 with a grand launch event at the Ukhuwwah Building, Al Binaa Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia’s Bekasi district, West Java Province, on Wednesday (June 3).

This event marked the beginning of a series of programs leading up to PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026, which carries the theme ‘Khairu Ummah for Global Civilization’.

The launch was attended by the leaders and officials of PULDAPII member institutions, the Indonesian Muslim Entrepreneurs Community (KPMI), PT Lima Events Indonesia, and Islamic da'wah and education activists from various Indonesian regions.

Taufik Surya Hidayat, Director of PT Lima Events Indonesia, stated that the Muslim EduFest was initiated based on the Muslim community's need for broader and more integrated access to Islamic educational information.

He stated that the Muslim EduFest, which was first held in 2023, is now entering a strengthening phase through a collaboration with PULDAPII, a national platform for Islamic da'wah and educational institutions.

"Through this collaboration, Muslim EduFest is expected to become a meeting place for the community, educational institutions, the business world, and various stakeholders in Islamic education," he said.

He explained that in addition to the educational exhibition, the event will also feature various supporting programs such as an olympiad, science Fair, business plan competition, sports competitions, Islamic studies, business workshops, and an exhibition of products and services for the community.

Meanwhile, KPMI Chairman Rachmat Sutarnas Marpaung   stated that the collaboration between KPMI, PULDAPII, and Al Binaa represents a synergy that has been built over the past several years.

According to him, strengthening the collaboration in organizing PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026 is a strategic step to expand the impact of da'wah through the education sector.

"We see many points of agreement between KPMI and PULDAPII, especially in efforts to build the community through education, da'wah, and empowerment," he said.

On the same occasion, PULDAPII Advisory Board member, Syaikh Ade Hermansyah, reminded the importance of maintaining a da'wah orientation in every activity undertaken by Islamic educational institutions.

Syaikh Ade encouraged all participants to align their intentions and view participation in the PULDAPII Muslim EduFest as part of a charitable act intended for the benefit of the community.

He pointed out that the education expo is a platform that can be used to introduce Islamic educational institutions to the wider community as long as they adhere to the principles of honesty and professionalism.

"We are not here to bring each other down or compete unfairly, but to strengthen each other and promote goodness to the community," he stated.

PULDAPII Chairman and Headmaster of Al Binaa Islamic Boarding School, K.H. Aslam Muhsin Abidin, said that PULDAPII Muslim EduFest is a joint effort to build a new form of collaboration that will provide broader benefits for the people.

According to him, collaboration between institutions is an unavoidable necessity in facing the challenges of education and da'wah (preaching) in today's era.

He hopes the PULDAPII Muslim EduFest can become a model of national synergy that brings together various elements of Islamic education within a mutually supportive ecosystem.

Furthermore, the event is expected to open wider access for students to participate in various academic and non-academic competitions.

"PULDAPII wants to provide a shared platform so that member Islamic boarding schools have greater opportunities to develop and excel," he said.

The grand launching ceremony was marked by the presentation of a plaque between KPMI and PULDAPII as a symbol of the two institutions' collaboration in ensuring the success of PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026.

PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026 Program

Following the launch, the committee also outlined a series of program activities that will be implemented leading up to the upcoming event.

Syaikh Aminullah Yasin, the organizer of PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026, explained that the event was designed as a collaborative effort toward establishing a stronger and more connected Indonesian Muslim education ecosystem.

He explained that various Road to Expo (RTE) programs will be held as part of the series leading up to the main event.

These programs include Quran memorization competitions, kitabah (preaching), olympiads, youth scientific writing competitions, poster design, archery, basketball, and various other competitions that can be participated in by participants from various Islamic educational institutions.

In addition, PULDAPII Muslim EduFest 2026 is also planned to feature an educational conference, a science fair, a forum for competitive Islamic boarding schools, a declaration of collaboration on Islamic education, and various programs to strengthen the quality of education.

The organing committee is offering several participation options for educational institutions, ranging from independent booths, collaborative booths among institutions, to joint booths managed by the committee.

Institutions, companies, and communities can also participate as exhibitors, sponsors, competition organizers, or promotional partners.

The launch was lively and received enthusiasm from the leaders and administrators of PULDAPII member Islamic boarding schools who came from Indonesia’s various regions.

Among the attendees was Syaikh Agus Fadilla Sandi, S.H., M.Ag., Mudir (Director) of Human Resources and Da'wah at Ma'had Sabilul Qur'an (MSQ).

According to him, the agenda provided a more comprehensive overview of the development direction of PULDAPII Muslim EduFest and served as a means to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among Islamic education and da'wah activists.

"PULDAPII Muslim EduFest has the potential to become a collaborative event that strengthens the network of Islamic educational institutions while expanding public access to quality educational information," he said.

PULDAPII Muslim EduFest is scheduled to take place on August 28–30, 2026, in Halls 9–10, Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, in Indonesia’s Tangerang, Banten Province.

The event is expected to become one of the largest Islamic education exhibitions in Indonesia and strengthen the role of Islamic educational institutions in preparing a generation of competitive Muslims who contribute to global civilization.

Reporting by Indonesia Window