APIKRI was officially invited to participate in the 175th edition of the Yogya Semesta Cultural Dialogue and Art Showcase on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026. Held at the Pendopo Wiyata Praja within the Kepatihan Danurejan Complex in Yogyakarta, the special event commemorated World Tourism Day under the central theme of "Global Tourism with Local Characteristics" (Momentum Pariwisata Mendunia dengan Ciri Lokalnya).

The engaging evening featured expert insights from prominent speakers, including Imat Badrudin, CEO of IBR Creative Communication and Diaspora, and Nuryuda Irdana, Head of the Center for Tourism Studies at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). The dynamic discussion was skillfully moderated by Romy Heryanto from the Yogyakarta Special Region Education Council, guiding an insightful conversation on blending global tourism trends with authentic local identity.

APIKRI's presence at the dialogue underscored its ongoing dedication to championing local arts, culture, and sustainable community enterprises within regional tourism frameworks. Through this participation, the organization gained valuable perspectives on how local handicrafts and cultural heritage can play a pivotal role in shaping a distinctive and sustainable tourism landscape in Yogyakarta.