Badung, Bali Eyewitness News – The Government of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations, is hosting the “Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era” at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas, Bali, on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).
The dialogue, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2026, is attended by delegates from 32 countries participating in person and four countries participating virtually. These delegations represent either their respective national intellectual property and copyright authorities or their embassies in Jakarta.
Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar, S.H., M.H., expressed his appreciation in his opening remarks for the convening of this dialogue, which brings together various nations, international organizations, international associations, collective management organizations, creators, performers, academics, and technical experts from diverse regions.
“Over the past two decades, the evolution of digital technology has brought about significant changes in how creative works are produced, distributed, and enjoyed by the public. Various digital platforms, streaming services, and the development of new technologies have opened up broader opportunities for creators to reach audiences worldwide,” said Hermansyah as he began his presentation.
He noted that this transformation not only creates new economic opportunities but also strengthens the role of the creative economy as a key driver of innovation, culture, and societal development. “However, amidst these developments, we also face challenges in ensuring that the copyright ecosystem operates in a fair, transparent, and sustainable manner. Today, creative works can cross national borders in a matter of seconds, whereas systems for rights protection and management remain confined to the regulatory frameworks and mechanisms implemented within individual jurisdictions,” he explained.
He noted that divergent systems, limited information exchange, and the need to strengthen the capacity of copyright management organizations constitute shared challenges that require a collaborative response. “Therefore, closer cooperation is required among the government, creators, rights holders, collective management organizations, the industry, and all stakeholders to build a copyright ecosystem capable of keeping pace with technological advancements,” he explained.
