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June 2–30, 2026
Contestant Registration
Institutions must register all contest participants by submitting an official letter and registration form to the Secretariat of the IBAC XI 2026 Organizing Committee.
POLITEKNIK NEGERI BANDUNG
International Business Administration
Competition XI
Empowering Vocational Innovation for Global Competitiveness and Sustainable Business
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IBAC 2026 Timeline: August 9–12, 2026
About IBAC XI POLBAN 2026
The International Business Administration Competition (IBAC), initiated by the Forum of Heads of Business Administration Departments across Indonesia, will be held for the 11th time in 2026 and hosted by POLBAN through its Department of Business Administration. This event is crucial for student development because it is not merely a competition but also a platform for learning, innovating, and preparing to face the increasingly complex challenges of the professional world.
With POLBAN serving as the host, it is hoped that the event will contribute to the development of the increasingly complex field of business administration and provide students from polytechnics across Indonesia with the experience of competing and collaborating, as well as the business insights necessary to become competent professionals.
9 Competition Categories
Integrated Business Skills Showcase
20+ Colleges and Universities
Vocational Delegations
207 Participants
Top Students Compete to Be Crowned Champions
9 Department Chairs
Academic Leaders Supporting Talent
47 Advisors
Support and Guidance on the Contingent’s Performance Quality
18 Academic Judges
Professional Appraisers & Trusted Industry Experts
Background
Digital transformation requires new skills: digital systems management, information security, and data-driven decision-making.
Event Theme
“Empowering Vocational Innovation for Global Competitiveness and Sustainable Business”
Participant Coverage
Current students at state polytechnics, vocational schools, and universities abroad throughout Southeast Asia.
Objectives of the IBAC XI 2026 Event
- To strengthen institutional ties and professional networks among study programs within the Department of Business Administration at national-level vocational colleges.
- Promoting a healthy competitive culture as a means of improving the quality of vocational education graduates, particularly in the field of business administration.
- To foster strategic collaboration and sustainable partnerships among vocational colleges through academic activities and competitions.
- To enhance students’ understanding of the importance of mastering theoretical and practical competencies so that they can compete at the national and global levels.
- To foster students’ mental resilience, professionalism, and self-confidence as they face the challenges of the workforce and industry competition.
- To recognize the achievements of students who have successfully applied their competencies in the field of business administration.
- To strengthen the image and competitiveness of Indonesian vocational education at the international level through academic competitions.
- Creating a high-quality academic ecosystem that upholds ethics, sportsmanship, and professional values
- To provide a meaningful competitive experience while enriching students’ academic and professional portfolios.
- To foster a culture of sharing knowledge and best practices among vocational institutions for the continuous improvement of educational quality.
General Provisions
Participant Requirements
- Current students at a State Polytechnic, Vocational School, or Foreign University (registered with PDDIKTI or equivalent) who have not yet graduated by the end of the registration period, as evidenced by a valid student ID card.
- Each institution may send a maximum of two participants for each competition category.
- Participants who have previously won first, second, or third place in the same category in a previous competition may not enter that category again.
- Each participant is allowed to enter only one competition category.
Why Participate in IBAC XI
More than just a competition
National & Regional Networks
Meeting with vocational business administration students from the State Polytechnic, Vocational School.
Evaluated by Industry Professionals
Each category is evaluated directly by industry professionals, not just academics.
Portfolio & Awards
Certificates, trophies, development grants, and the title of Overall Champion for the institution.
Event Timeline
Schedule for IBAC XI 2026
Seven key milestones on the road to the IBAC XI 2026 finals—mark your calendars so you don’t miss them.
July 3, 2026
Technical Meeting for the Preliminary Round
The organizing committee explained the technical details, rules, and procedures for the preliminary round for all competition categories.
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July 9, 2026
Conduct of the Preliminary Round
All competition categories held their preliminary rounds simultaneously, with most of them taking place online.
July 13, 2026
Announcement of Preliminary Round Results
The organizing committee announced the teams/participants who advanced to the finals through the official IBAC 2026 channels.
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July 27, 2026
Technical Meeting for the Finals
A technical briefing for all finalists regarding the in-person final round at the Bandung State Polytechnic.
August 5, 2026
Deadline for Re-registration for the Final Round
Finalists must complete re-registration and submit all required documentation by the specified deadline.
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August 9–12, 2026
Conduct of the Final Round
The highlight of the IBAC XI 2026 series: all final rounds, presentations, and judging will take place in person at POLBAN.
Schedule for the Main Event
IBAC Bandung Main Event
August 9–12, 2026
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AUGUST 9, 2026
Day 1 - Arrival & Check-in
- Participants arrived in Bandung
- Participants checked in and rested at their respective hotels
AUGUST 10, 2026
Day 2 - Opening Ceremony & Competitions
- Registration participants at the Bandung State Polytechnic
- Opening Ceremony
- Final Round Competition
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AUGUST 11, 2026
Day 3 - City Tour & Closing
- Participants should check in at their respective hotels with the contingent liaison officer
- Networking Break in Bandung Using the Bandung Tour on Bus
- Closing Ceremony
9 Competition Categories
Select a category to view full details
Click on one of the cards to view the details on the format, procedures, and judging criteria for each competition.
Category 01
Business Plan Competition
Developing a technology- and sustainability-based business plan
The Business Plan Competition, part of the 2026 International Business Administration Competition (IBAC) at the Bandung State Polytechnic, is a business planning competition for vocational college students at the national and Southeast Asian levels. This competition provides a platform for students to develop innovative business ideas based on technology and digital transformation that are focused on global competitiveness and sustainability. Participants are required to prepare a business plan that includes a business concept, marketing strategy, financial projections (Cash Flow, Income Statement, Balance Sheet), as well as Break-Even Point (BEP) and Return on Investment (ROI)/Return on Equity (ROE) analyses. Proposals accompanied by a working prototype will be given priority.
Participants
Team of 2–5 Students
QUALIFYING ROUND
Hybrid
Language
English
FINAL Round
Proposal + Pitching
Submission Deadline: August 7, 2026 · Pitching: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaI Gusti Ngurah Dwi Wiryawan · 0823-1544-1588
Contest Guidelines
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The competition will be held in a hybrid format. The online component is reserved exclusively for participants from abroad.
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A business plan must include: a business concept, a marketing strategy, financial projections (cash flow, income statement, balance sheet), and a break-even point (BEP) and return on investment (ROI)/return on equity (ROE) analysis.
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Proposals that include a physical prototype will be given priority. The proposed business is not yet a legal entity and was developed with the guidance of an academic advisor.
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Please submit the proposal as a PDF file via the following link: https://bit.ly/Proposal-Final-BPC-IBAC2026 using the following file naming convention: BPC_BusinessPlan_NamaInstitusi_NamaBisnis.
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Proposal submission deadline: August 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WIB.
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The pitching phase will be conducted in person at POLBAN and online (for international participants) according to the schedule. Presentation files must be submitted two days before the pitching session (August 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WIB) in the following format: BPC_PPT_NamaInstitusi_NamaBisnis to link https://bit.ly/PitchDeck-BPC.
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During the pitch, participants must present a prototype of their business. The maximum pitch time is 30 minutes per team (15 minutes for the presentation + 15 minutes for Q&A; dress code: smart casual).
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General Requirements: Proposals must not contain any content related to race, religion, ethnicity, or intergroup relations (SARA); the business idea must not have been commercially implemented; the proposal must be original (not plagiarized); a Statement of Originality stamped with a Rp10,000 revenue stamp must be attached; the proposal must be typed on A4 paper (1.5 line spacing, 12-point Arial font, left margin 4 cm, top 4 cm, right 3 cm, bottom 3 cm), and the entire proposal and presentation must be in English.
Evaluation Criteria
Business Idea40%
Business Plan45%
Pitching15%
Category 02
Business Website Design Competition
Designing and building a business website based on a raffle theme
The Business Website Design Competition is an individual competition that requires participants to design and build an interactive website aligned with the business theme specified at the time of the competition. Participants are expected to create a website that effectively conveys business information, is visually appealing, and supports innovative and sustainable business solutions in line with the IBAC 2026 vision. This competition evaluates participants’ creativity and their ability to utilize web-based technology as a platform for global business communication.
Participants
Individual
QUALIFYING ROUND
Hybrid
Language
English
FINAL DURATION
4 Hours + Presentation
One round will be played on the competition’s main day, August 10, 2026
PIC LombaDeby Kania Bustami · 0852-2369-3594
Contest Guidelines
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Participants may use any software or website development tools.
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The website development time is limited to 4 hours, followed by a 10-minute presentation and demonstration of the website in English before the judges.
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The website is designed primarily for desktop browsers, with the mobile version serving as a secondary option.
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The website must include relevant social media links.
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The website must be accessible via popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
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The website submitted must be an original work and must not have been entered in any other competition.
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Participants will be disqualified if they are found to have infringed intellectual property rights.
Evaluation Criteria
Business Value Strategy20%
Business Content Quality20%
User Experience Quality20%
Visual Design Quality20%
Creativity15%
Technical Basic5%
Category 03
Business Presentation Competition
Innovative Business Presentation Strategies for Global Competitiveness
The Business Presentation Competition is an individual competition that tests students’ ability to present business ideas in a professional, persuasive, and data-driven manner. This competition emphasizes business communication, strategic analysis, and the ability to convince an audience in a global context focused on innovation and sustainability, while encouraging the use of vocational innovations, digital technology, and sustainable strategies. In the preliminary round, participants act as business consultants, providing recommendations based on a business case brief. In the finals, participants present as company marketing representatives before a panel of judges.
Participants
Individual
QUALIFYING ROUND
Online → Offline
Language
English
FINAL DURATION
10 + 5 Minutes
Materi Presentasi: 7 Agustus 2026 9 Juli · Babak Final: 10 Agustus 2026
PIC LombaIlham Fauzan Putra · 0812-2406-1373
Contest Guidelines
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The competition is conducted according to international business presentation standards. The competition is an individual event.
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The competition was held in person at the Bandung State Polytechnic.
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Participants are required to wear professional business attire (office attire).
Female participants: formal blazer or blouse, skirt or pants, formal shoes
Male participants: long-sleeved shirt, dress pants, tie, dress shoes
Female participants: formal blazer or blouse, skirt or pants, formal shoes
Male participants: long-sleeved shirt, dress pants, tie, dress shoes
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Each presentation is followed by a question-and-answer session with the panel of judges.
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In the preliminary round, participants take on the role of business consultants.
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In the final round, participants act as marketing representatives for the company.
Evaluation Criteria
Context Overall20%
Organization20%
Delivery25%
Visual10%
Language25%
Category 04
Meeting Plan Competition
Developing a comprehensive plan for corporate meetings
The Meeting Planning Competition is an individual competition that simulates the role of professional administrative staff in designing and managing corporate meetings. Participants are tasked with developing a comprehensive meeting plan, ranging from correspondence management and agenda coordination to the design of a creative, effective, and digitally-driven meeting format. This competition emphasizes planning skills, administrative coordination, and innovation in organizing modern meetings, including hybrid meeting concepts that support organizational efficiency and operational sustainability. Participants take on the role of professional administrative staff to design a comprehensive corporate meeting plan—including invitation letters, agendas, attendance lists, checklists, and hybrid meeting designs.
Participants
Individual
QUALIFYING ROUND
Daring
Language
Indonesia
FINAL DURATION
3 Jam + 30 Menit
Preliminary Round: July 9, 2026 · Final Round: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaAzmi Kautsar Alim · 0853-1570-8500
Contest Guidelines
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The competition was held in accordance with national standards in the field of modern office administration.
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Participants must wear professional business attire.
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The competition consists of two rounds (qualifying round and final).
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The judging resulted in first, second, and third place winners, as well as awards in special categories.
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The meeting is planned to be held in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
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The layout and technical design of the meeting are created using visual planning software (such as Microsoft Visio or similar applications).
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding Meeting Needs20%
Documentation Requirements20%
Layout Meeting Room15%
Preparation Checklist10%
Mastery of the Material15%
Creativity in Online Meetings20%
Category 05
Secretarial Competition
Role-playing as a professional secretary in global business
The Secretarial Competition is a comprehensive competition that simulates the professional role of a modern secretary in a global business environment. The competition assesses participants’ competencies in document management, business communication, office administration, professional interviews, and presentations in English. It emphasizes the secretary’s role as a strategic information manager who supports organizational efficiency and sustainable business practices.
Participants
Individual
Mode
Online → Offline
Language
Indonesia & Inggris
Passing Score
Minimal 70
Preliminary Round: July 9, 2026 · Final Round: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaHidya Indira Lastari · 0821-1750-2694
Contest Guidelines
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The competition was conducted in accordance with national standards based on modern secretarial competencies.
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The competition was held in person at the Bandung State Polytechnic
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Participants must wear professional business attire.
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The competition consists of two rounds (the preliminary round and the final round)
Babak Penyisihan meliputi:
Telephone Handling
Correspondence
Filing and Petty Cash
Use of digital tools
The Final Round includes:
practice
Presentation and Q&A session with the judges
evaluation of professional performance
Babak Penyisihan meliputi:
Telephone Handling
Correspondence
Filing and Petty Cash
Use of digital tools
The Final Round includes:
practice
Presentation and Q&A session with the judges
evaluation of professional performance
Evaluation Criteria
Competency Test / Practice60%
Presentation Skills15%
Accuracy in Answering15%
Appearance10%
Category 06
Filing Competition
Professional, systematic, and accurate records management
The Filing Competition is an individual competition that tests participants’ skills in managing records professionally, systematically, and accurately. This competition simulates records management practices in a modern organizational setting, ranging from document registration and filing to storage, as well as the process of quickly and accurately retrieving records. The competition emphasizes the importance of records management as the foundation of efficient and sustainable business administration.
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Individual
Mode
Online → Offline
Durasi Final
3 Hours 30 Minutes
Passing Score
Minimal 70
Preliminary Round: July 9, 2026 · Final Round: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaEggi Indriani Pratami · 0811-2088-44
Contest Guidelines
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The competition was conducted in accordance with national standards in the field of records management.
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Kompetisi tersebut diselenggarakan sesuai dengan standar nasional di bidang pengelolaan arsip.
Ujian kompetensi tertulis pilihan ganda (30 menit)
Ujian kompetensi praktik 80 surat yang terdiri dari 40 surat masuk dan surat keluar (150 menit)
Interviews and archival research (10–15 minutes)
Ujian kompetensi tertulis pilihan ganda (30 menit)
Ujian kompetensi praktik 80 surat yang terdiri dari 40 surat masuk dan surat keluar (150 menit)
Interviews and archival research (10–15 minutes)
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The written exam covers the theory of records management.
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The practical exam covers recording letters in a logbook, as well as filing and retrieving documents in folders according to the specified filing system.
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Participants must wear professional business attire.
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding Records Management25%
Ability to Fill Out a Planner25%
Organizing/Storing Archives30%
Ease of Finding Files20%
Category 07
Business Data Processing Competition
Processing and analyzing business data using spreadsheets
The Business Data Processing Competition is a computer-based individual competition that tests participants’ ability to process, analyze, and present business data using spreadsheets. This competition emphasizes data literacy, accuracy, and analytics-based decision-making, while also encouraging the use of digital technology to enhance business competitiveness in an efficient and sustainable manner. It tests participants’ ability to process, analyze, and present business data using spreadsheets—including relationships between tables with Power Pivot, logical/lookup/statistical functions, and the interpretation of KPIs for decision-making.
Participants
Individual
QUALIFYING ROUND
Daring
Durasi final
2 Jam 20 Menit + 30 Menit
Passing Score
Minimal 70
Babak Penyisihan: 9 Juli 2026 · Babak Final: 10 Agustus 2026
PIC LombaSitti Nur Azmi F. · 0821-2760-2490
Contest Guidelines
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The competition was conducted in accordance with national standards based on business data processing.
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The competition is an individual event.
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Participants must bring their own laptops for assignments and presentations.
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Case studies provided by the organizing committee include simulations of business data processing such as:
Purchase Data
Sales Data
Company/Employee Performance Data
processing of market survey data
Purchase Data
Sales Data
Company/Employee Performance Data
processing of market survey data
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Participants are asked to analyze the relationships between tables by linking the corresponding primary keys for further analysis using Power Pivot.
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Participants can use a variety of spreadsheet functions, including logical, mathematical, financial, and statistical functions; date and time functions; information functions; as well as search, reference, text, and lookup functions.
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Allowed tools include hyperlinks, pivot tables, what-if analysis, Power Pivot, charts, sort and filter, data tools, and data outline.
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The presentation of results should be informative, persuasive, and convincing.
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The analysis presented must be realistic, measurable, data-driven, and accountable.
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Participants are required to wear professional business attire (office attire).
Evaluation Criteria
Accuracy of Functions, Formulas, and Results50%
Accuracy and Complexity of Case Answers20%
Report Table Layout & Format15%
Presentation and Analysis15%
Category 08
Typing Speed Competition
Speed, accuracy, and professional typing techniques
The Typing Speed Competition is an individual competition that tests speed, accuracy, and professional typing techniques as core competencies in modern administration. This competition aims to assess participants’ ability to type Indonesian and English texts quickly and accurately—a critical skill in a digital workplace. This competition emphasizes work efficiency, precision, and technical discipline that support business administrative productivity in the era of digital transformation. It assesses participants’ ability to type Indonesian and English texts quickly and accurately using the 10-finger method (blind system)—a critical skill in a digital workplace.
Participants
Individual
Platform
TypingClub
Sesi
ID & EN, 5 Minutes/Session
Passing Score
Minimal 35 WPM
Preliminary Round: July 9, 2026 · Final Round: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaSherry Novalia Fujiasti · 0818-0226-2180
Contest Guidelines
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The competition was held in accordance with national standards for professional typing skills.
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The competition is an individual event.
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The test was conducted using Rapid Typing software to assess typing speed and accuracy.
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Participants take part in two rounds:
Indonesian Language Section
English Section
Indonesian Language Section
English Section
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The practice text is provided by the organizing committee.
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Participants were given a 5-minute warm-up period before the competition began.
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Participants must wear professional business attire.
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The evaluation is based on typing speed, accuracy, and technique.
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The ten participants with the highest scores advanced to the final round.
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Duration of each session: 5 minutes in Indonesian + 5 minutes in English.
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Participants are allowed to bring their own keyboards.
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The backspace key is disabled during the race.
Evaluation Criteria
Speed45%
Accuracy45%
Ten Fingers10%
Category 09
Master of Ceremony Competition
Hosting formal and semi-formal events professionally
The Master of Ceremony Competition is an individual competition that tests participants’ ability to professionally host formal and semi-formal events. This competition emphasizes public speaking skills, language proficiency, professional ethics, and the ability to create an effective and sophisticated atmosphere for events in a global business context. In line with the IBAC 2026 theme, this competition encourages vocational students to become professional communicators capable of representing their organizations in national and international forums. It assesses public speaking skills, language proficiency, professional ethics, and the ability to create an effective and sophisticated event atmosphere in a global business context.
Participants
Individual
QUALIFYING ROUND
Video → Luring
Language
Indonesia / Inggris
Duration
Formal: 5 minutes · Semi-formal: 8 minutes
Final Round: August 10, 2026
PIC LombaMuhammad Suleman · 0822-7938-4038
Contest Guidelines
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The competition is individual.
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The fifteen participants with the highest scores in the preliminary round qualify for the final round.
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Each participant must present a formal and a semi-formal MC.
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Participants are allowed to wear only one costume.
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Participants are not permitted to mention their institutional affiliation during their performance.
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For formal MC events, participants should bring the event script in a plain folder.
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For semi-formal MC events, participants may use cue cards that do not display their institutional affiliation.
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The semi-formal MC theme was chosen at random, with a 5-minute preparation time.
Evaluation Criteria
Appearance30%
Language Use20%
Audience Engagement10%
Performance & Attitude20%
Vokal10%
Appropriateness of the Material10%
AWARDS
Championship System and Awards
Each competition category features a Grand Prize and Additional Categories.
The Overall Champion is determined by the total number of medals won across all categories.
First Place — Gold
Awarded to the participant with the highest score in each competition category
5 Poin
Second Place — Silver
Awarded to the participant with the second-highest score in each competition category
3 Poin
Third Place — Bronze
Awarded to the third-highest scorer in each competition category
1 Poin
🏆 Overall Champion
The Overall Champion is determined based on total medal count earned by each team in all competition categories (1st place = 5 points, 2nd place = 3 points, 3rd place = 1 point). The team with the highest total score is declared the Overall Champion.
In the event of a tie, the ranking is determined sequentially based on the number of medals Gold comes first, then Silverand then Bronze. If the scores are still tied, compare the total number of medals, including those won in additional categories.
The institution that wins the Overall Championship will receive a rotating trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize.
Contact Person Directory (Official PIC)
BPC
Business Plan Competition
PIC: I Gusti Ngurah Dwi Wiryawan
WA: 082315441588
WDC
Business Website Design Competition
PIC: Deby Kania Bustami
WA: 085223693594
BPC-Pres
Business Presentation Competition
PIC: Ilham Fauzan Putra
WA: 081224061373
MPC
Meeting Plan Competition
PIC: Azmi Kautsar Alim
WA: 085315708500
SEC
Secretarial Competition
PIC: Hidya Indira Lastari
WA: 082117502694
FIL
Filing Competition
PIC: Eggi Indriani Pratami
WA: 0811208844
BDP
Business Data Processing Competition
PIC: Sitti Nur Azmi F.
WA: 082127602490
TSC
Typing Speed Competition
PIC: Sherry Novalia Fujiasti
WA: 081802262180
MCC
Master of Ceremony Competition
PIC: Muhammad Suleman
WA: 082279384038
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Current students at state polytechnics, vocational schools, or foreign universities who are officially registered with PDDIKTI or an equivalent system, and who have not yet graduated by the end of the registration period, as evidenced by a valid student ID card.
No. Each participant may enter only one competition category, and each institution may send a maximum of two participants per category.
The format varies by category—some preliminary rounds are held online (Secretarial, Filing, Business Data Processing, Meeting Planning, Typing Speed) and some are hybrid (Business Planning, Web Design). All final rounds will be held in person at the Bandung State Polytechnic from August 11–14, 2026.
Based on the total medal points across all categories: First Place = 5 points, Second Place = 3 points, Third Place = 1 point. The team with the highest score is declared the Overall Champion; in the event of a tie, the winner is determined by the number of gold medals, followed by silver, and then bronze.
Generally, these cases are not processed further, unless the participant provides evidence of a technical issue through valid documentation that has been verified by the organizing committee. The specific rules vary by category—please refer to the official handbook.
Download the IBAC XI 2026 Guidebook using the button at the top of the page, or contact ibac@polban.ac.id or the contact person for each category listed in the Contact section.
Jurusan Administrasi Niaga
Politeknik Negeri Bandung
Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir, Ds. Ciwaruga, Bandung 40012
Kontak Panitia
Email: ibac@polban.ac.id
Instagram: @ibac.polban
Website: an.polban.ac.id