Young Indonesian Professionals' Association
Started in 2015, Young Indonesian Professionals’ Association (YIPA) represents a diverse group of talented Indonesian future leaders who are carving out their careers in the UK.
Get to know us
To become the go-to community organisation for Indonesian professionals and Indonesianists who are passionate about developing themselves and staying connected/contributing to Indonesia, despite being based abroad
YIPA aims to foster business, investment and social links between the United Kingdom and Indonesia through a community of future leaders
Community
Growth
Continuous Learning
"YIPA UK has been a model hub for many other professionals overseas that are starting their own professional hubs.
Without a doubt, YIPA UK will continue to chart the way forward with innovative ideas coming from the brightest individuals I know, and be a key element in our ongoing global movement to empower Indonesian professionals and executives across G20 and ASEAN through Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association."
Steven Marcelino, Chairman of GIPA & Advisor of YIPA UK
"YIPA is a great platform for talented Indonesians to maintain insight and develop networks. The BritCham relationship now offers this future generation of leaders more access to even better starts to their careers and a much more diversified, international network. This is a WIN-WIN partnership that can be built on together."
Chris Wren, Executive Director of BritCham Indonesia
“YIPA has consistently proven itself to be a positive force for the Indonesian community in the UK. KBRI London is lucky to support this proactive and inspirational organisation - keep up the great work.”
Rizal Sukma, Indonesia's Ambassador to the UK and Republic of Ireland (2015-2020)
"I am passionately advocating for YIPA because I believe in the mission of providing resources to Indonesian student and young professionals. From the connections I established, to the meaningful friendship I get to build, simply getting involved has brought me so much positive impact in both professional and personal levels "Viancqa Kurniawan, Student at Coventry University & Vice Chair of Indonesia Career Evening 2020
"In retrospect, attending the first YIPA event significantly altered my life direction. Seeing a community of Young Indonesian Professionals spurred me into applying for graduate roles."Kevin Halim, Incoming Risk Consultant at Deloitte
What's on at YIPA
MEET THE LEADERS
This is our signature event where YIPA hosts fireside chats with industry leaders and C-suite executives spanning different industries
SOCIALS
Through social gatherings, YIPA hopes to ease the transition from university students to working professionals and to connect working professionals to each other to build a strong community
KNOWLEDGE SHARES
Leveraging our network of talented members, YIPA provides a platform for members to initiate discussions and exchange knowledge on personal development topics
INDONESIA CAREER EXCELLENCE
The biggest annual career event in the UK for Indonesian students to gain employability insights, meet company representatives, and hear stories from working professionals