Medan, 9 August 2025 – After recording in 2024 which attracted 600 participants, Gramedia, in collaboration with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (“Danamon”), is once again hosting Gramedia Science Day 2025 on Saturday (August 9, 2025) at the Santika Dyandra Convention Center in the city of Medan, North Sumatera province. This year, the excitement is even greater, with 852 enthusiastic students from grades 4–6 ready to compete and delve into the fascinating world of science. The event offers a valuable platform for Indonesia's young scientists to sharpen their creativity and critical thinking skills, while enjoying an engaging, educational, and memorable science experience.
This year’s event was successfully held with Danamon as the main sponsor. By supporting Gramedia Science Day, Danamon actively contributes to nurturing children’s interest in learning and inspiring their curiosity about science from an early age. This commitment reflects Danamon’s vision of caring for and empowering millions to achieve prosperity, which education recognized as one of the key pillars in realizing that goal.
“Danamon is proud to once again support Gramedia Science Day 2025 today. Through our holistic financial solutions and products, Danamon strives to foster the growth and advancement of education in Indonesia, while addressing the financial management needs of parents, children, and educational institutions. We believe this can be achieved through strategic collaborations with leading partners in the education sector, such as Gramedia,” said Riana Suagiat, Regional Corporate Officer of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk.
The unwavering support of Danamon and its partners plays a vital role in the success of this event. The synergy between Gramedia and Danamon not only creates an enjoyable and inspiring learning experience for children but also strengthens cross-stakeholder collaboration in cultivating an early interest and love for science. Embracing this spirit, Gramedia Science Day 2025 once again serves as a platform for the nation’s young generation to gather, learn, and innovate for the nation’s next generation.
Beyond its signature game-based competitions and science challenges, Gramedia Science Day 2025 also presents a range of engaging activities specially curated for teachers and accompanying parents. Facilitators can join inspirational talk shows, educational exhibitions, and hands-on workshops packaged under the “halo, sekolah” program. This comprehensive series is designed to create an interactive experience for all attendees.
A variety of engaging booths added to the lively atmosphere of Gramedia Science Day 2025. Highlights included the Danamon booth with its special offers, a free health checkup station, HokBen, Advance massage chairs, and complimentary health services from Columbia Asia Hospital Medan — all of which attracted enthusiastic visits from participants and their companions. The presence of these booths not only heightened the excitement of the event but also provided extra value and memorable experiences for all attendees.
Since its inception in 2016, Gramedia Science Day has consistently served as a pivotal platform for young scientists to expand their knowledge and explore the wonders of science. This year, the event embraces the theme of “Energy,” inspiring participants to actively innovate and share their creative ideas within this vital field. Further enriching the experience, a host of well-known brands—including Pilot, Youvit, Eversac, Piknik, and Kukiko—have joined as event supporters for Gramedia Science Day 2025.
Specifically designed for elementary school students in grades 4–6, this year’s competition was evaluated by a distinguished panel of experienced judges: Doni Aldo Samuel Siahaan, S.Si., M.Si.; Riky Stepanus Situmorang, M.Eng., Ph.D.; and Ir. Gina Cynthia Raphita Hasibuan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. The involvement of these esteemed experts ensured that the judging process was conducted objectively, transparently, and with the highest level of credibility.
“We are thrilled to witness the remarkable enthusiasm of participants at Gramedia Science Day 2025. The excitement shown by the children—coupled with the support from their parents and accompanying teachers—truly inspires and energizes us. We hope this event continues to serve as an enjoyable and impactful platform for nurturing the creativity and critical thinking skills of Indonesia’s young scientists,” said Made Ruswidhi Sultrawan, General Manager of Marketing at Gramedia.
In addition to the wealth of memorable experiences and knowledge gained, Gramedia Science Day 2025 also offers participants the chance to win a variety of attractive prizes. These include prizes worth millions of rupiah, exclusive merchandise, plaques and medals, Gramedia shopping vouchers, and certificates for the winners — all made possible through the full support of event collaborators, especially Danamon.
“Seeing the enthusiasm of the participants, along with the full support from the mentors of Gramedia Science Day 2025, we are increasingly confident that this program will have a positive impact—especially for Indonesia’s next generation. We hope Danamon’s support can make a tangible contribution in helping the younger generation continue to excel in the field of science,” said Riana Suagiat, Regional Corporate Officer of PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk.
Through Gramedia Science Day 2025, Gramedia, together with Danamon, aims to continue nurturing children’s interest, curiosity, and passion for science. With the support of various partners, this event is envisioned as an important first step in shaping a young generation that is creative, critical, and ready to contribute to the nation’s future progress.
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