Bali Beyond Border 2025 Officially Concludes: Collaboration, Innovation, and Cross-Cultural Experiences
Denpasar, January 10, 2025 – The Bali Beyond Border 2025 program officially concluded after six days filled with learning, collaboration, and cultural exploration. The final day marked the culmination of the entire program, where participants presented their group project outcomes before ending the journey with an industrial visit to one of Bali’s largest souvenir centers, Krisna Oleh-Oleh.
The day began with the “Final Group Project Presentation” session, where participants showcased the results of their analysis and innovative ideas developed throughout the program. Each group presented their projects in front of faculty supervisors, mentors, and fellow participants, covering a wide range of topics, including ASEAN business strategies, sustainable tourism development, social inclusion, and community empowerment.
These presentations highlighted not only the participants’ academic understanding but also their creativity in integrating local Balinese insights with global dynamics. The participants demonstrated critical thinking, cross-cultural communication skills, and a spirit of collaboration — key values upheld by the program.
Following the presentation session, participants proceeded with a Company Visit to Krisna Oleh-Oleh on Bypass Ngurah Rai Street. As the largest and most renowned souvenir center in Bali, Krisna Oleh-Oleh served as an interesting case study on retail business management, successfully combining local wisdom with modern marketing strategies.
During the visit, participants gained insights into how Krisna manages its local product supply chain, marketing strategies for both domestic and international tourists, and operational management to ensure business sustainability. They also learned about Krisna’s role in supporting Balinese SMEs by providing a platform to sell handicrafts, traditional foods, and various other local products.
The activities on the final day not only deepened the participants’ understanding of the tourism and retail industries in Bali but also underscored the importance of collaboration between the education sector and the business world in creating inclusive economic growth opportunities.
Bali Beyond Border 2025 served as a platform for students to broaden their global perspectives, sharpen their leadership skills, and strengthen cross-cultural connections. Through a series of classes, field visits, and collaborative projects, participants gained firsthand experience of the complexities of the business world in Southeast Asia while also appreciating the rich culture of Bali, an integral part of Indonesia’s global identity.
With the conclusion of this program, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) reaffirms its commitment to providing a learning space that not only emphasizes academic theory but also the development of practical skills and humanitarian values. The spirit of cross-cultural engagement, collaboration, and innovation fostered throughout Bali Beyond Border is expected to serve as a valuable asset for participants in their future academic and professional journeys.
