Road to Grand Finale: Top 8 Finalists of NextGen Digital Impact Competition 2026
A student presenting her research poster
BSD City, Tangerang – Monash University, Indonesia has officially revealed the Top 8 finalists of the NextGen Digital Impact Competition. Recognising the country's most promising aspiring digital changemakers, the competition highlights technological innovation across two main academic tracks: Digital Business and Information Technology. These selected finalists will advance to pitch their solutions live at the Grand Finale and Presentation Day on Saturday 20 June 2026, hosted at the Monash University, Indonesia campus.
Fostering grassroots digital innovation in Indonesia
The digital landscape demands solutions rooted in "Information Gain"—offering unique data points, real-world utility, and human-centric perspectives that machines cannot easily replicate. Monash University, Indonesia’s NextGen Digital Impact Competition serves as a critical launchpad for this caliber of innovation. By challenging young minds to build technology-driven concepts, the institution accelerates the development of sustainable business models and community-focused infrastructure.
Following a rigorous evaluation process reviewing competitive submissions from across Indonesia, the selection panel finalised eight standout individuals. These finalists represent the forward-thinking talent necessary to drive localised economic and societal transformation.
Meet the Top 8 finalists
The finalists are categorised into specific themes and subthemes, highlighting the diverse applications of modern digital ecosystems. The table below outlines the official finalist lineup:
| No | Name | Theme | Sub-theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athallah Shafi Ramadhan | Digital Transformation & AI in Business | Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Creating new business models powered by technology |
| 2 | Clara Sutanto | ||
| 3 | Gwen Graciela Fandy | Next-Gen Digital Commerce: Enhancing customer experience and trust in online buying | |
| 4 | Marie Valenza Putra | ||
| 5 | Aisyah Tsabitah Fauzi | Information Technology | AI for Good: Practical applications of AI that improve communities |
| 6 | Alfino | ||
| 7 | Darlene Jovela Rachmat | ||
| 8 | Jumana Al-Khazraji |
Roadmap to the grand finale: Logistics & presentation guidelines
The next step for the Top 8 finalists is to attend the grand finale and deliver a live presentation at the Monash University Indonesia campus. For finalists who live outside the JABODETABEK area, Monash University, Indonesia offers a campus visit reimbursement to help cover travel expenses (terms and conditions apply). Below are the official operational details for the event:
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: 9am – 1pm (Jakarta time)
Location: Monash University, Indonesia Campus
Agenda: Grand finale & live presentation day
Mandatory actions for finalists
To ensure compliance with the evaluation committee's standards, finalists must execute the following steps immediately:
- Review PPT submission guidelines: Detailed slide deck requirements have been distributed via individual emails. Finalists must align their technical and business arguments with these parameters.
- Understand the marking rubrics: The final presentation evaluation will rely strictly on the marking rubrics attached to the official email notification. Focus should be placed on data density, practical viability, and presentation clarity.
- Check your email inboxes: Any updates, logistical adjustments, or additional onboarding requirements will be communicated directly via email.
Operational Inquiries: For any immediate questions regarding event logistics, scheduling, or technical support, finalists can contact Lovine Denovian directly via email at lovine.denovian@monash.edu.