KUCHING, SARAWAK – April 30, 2026 – Baliola, an Indonesian blockchain technology company, announced on April 28, 2026, the participation of its Chief Executive Officer, I Gede Putu Rahman Desyanta, as a panelist at the international conference PROTECT Sarawak 2026. Held at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, the event marks Sarawak’s first international conference themed “Protecting Data, Building Trust.”
Amid the rapid development of the regional digital economy, visionary leadership plays a crucial role in balancing innovation with ethical responsibility. This was reflected in the active involvement of I Gede Putu Rahman Desyanta at the PROTECT Sarawak 2026 International Conference, where he was invited as one of the experts representing Indonesia. He took part in Panel Dialogue II, which carried the theme “Human-Centric AI in Practice: Accountability, Sustainability & Digital Trust.”
At this international forum, he shared the stage and exchanged insights with strategic partners and fellow speakers, including Dr. Daniel Cf Ng of Omni-Integra (Graphen AI Partner), Ts. Dr. Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan, Founder and Secretary-General of SustNET, and Faizal Shebli, Managing Director of AG MATE, Malaysia.
His participation as a panelist reflects a concrete contribution to the global discussion on how future technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—must be designed with a strong emphasis on humanity, transparency, and sustainability. This discussion is especially relevant given PROTECT Sarawak’s broader mission of strengthening data protection and building digital trust across all levels of society.
The conference is fully supported by local authorities, including the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), and is officiated by the Premier of Sarawak. The presence of I G P Rahman Desyanta at this forum not only strengthens cross-border collaboration networks in Southeast Asia, but also positions the perspective of a practitioner from Bali within the broader landscape of global technology policy dialogue.
The event is also officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, who delivers a keynote speech on the future of Sarawak’s digital development.
PROTECT Sarawak 2026 is Sarawak’s first international conference focused on policies, technology, and best practices in personal data protection (PDPA) and cybersecurity.