SBM ITB graduated 345 students at the October 2025 Graduation Ceremony held in the West Hall of ITB. The graduates ranged from Bachelor’s to Doctoral degrees, with the theme “Glow Up, Show Up.”
The ceremony took place in a historic building that has served as a learning space for ITB students since 1920. In his remarks, the Dean of SBM ITB Class of 2025 and co-founder of the school, Prof. Aurik Gustomo, stated that the graduates had fulfilled their mission of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation throughout their education.
“This is not the end, but the beginning of a journey to bring honor to SBM ITB and Indonesia,” he said.
The graduation ceremony also featured various student performances, from dance to music, including the traditional Ganesha greeting that echoed throughout the hall.
Several figures also delivered messages to the graduates. Novrizal Pratama, Managing Director of Tech in Asia Indonesia and Chair of the SBM ITB Alumni Association, emphasized the importance of resilience after graduation.
“Graduation is not the finish line, but the beginning of a journey. The world is full of competition, but stay confident and keep fighting,” he said.
SBM ITB also announced its outstanding graduates. Saputra Dewa, the Young Entrepreneur Awardee from the Entrepreneurship Study Program, received the award for developing Eduture, an interactive educational media startup for children.
“In the future, I want to build impactful business that are adaptable to the needs of society,” said Dewa.
Amanda Daniswara, the Business Innovator Awardee, expressed gratitude for her academic achievements. She aims for a career in a multinational company and is active in women’s empowerment organizations.
SBM ITB hopes that the graduates will become leaders who bring positive change and continue to contribute to the nation and human values.
