BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Saturday, October 5, 2025, the Student Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMA) of the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) (HIPMI PT UNIKOM) held GENFEST 2025, a festival that symbolizes camaraderie and collaboration between students, young entrepreneurs, and the wider community. With the theme “Niis ditepangan Dulur,” which in Sundanese means warmth in meeting with relatives, this event is not only a form of entertainment, but also a means to strengthen bonds of brotherhood while fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship among students. The theme reflects the values of warmth, togetherness, family, and collaboration, which are important foundations in building social networks and the spirit of young entrepreneurship.
GENFEST 2025 was organized in collaboration with the Chairman of HIPMI PT UNIKOM, Gian Mochammad Fauzi from the Management Study Program, Muhammad Yaser Al Matin Paris from the Informatics Engineering Study Program as the Chief Executive, and Hasna Nurul Fadhilla Taryadi from the Communication Science Study Program as the Event Coordinator. The main activity began with a Fun Run 5K, which was attended by dozens of participants from various backgrounds, ranging from UNIKOM students to the general public. The route circled the green and cool area around Dago, making this activity a symbol of a healthy lifestyle as well as a form of togetherness.
After the Fun Run, the atmosphere shifted to the GENFEST 2025 Bazaar, which featured a row of booths and local tenants with various creative products. This bazaar served as a space for interaction between students and the community, as well as a platform to support the growth of the creative economy among young entrepreneurs. Through these activities, HIPMA UNIKOM encouraged students to be brave in entrepreneurship, innovation, and building broader business networks with the surrounding community.
The series of activities continued with a Mini Music Festival featuring UNIKOM student bands, such as Jam It On and Galapagos. Their lively music blended with the laughter and cheers of the audience, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere under the shade of the trees in Dago. Audience members from all walks of life enjoyed each performance by dancing, taking photos, and singing along. The relaxed and peaceful atmosphere made this moment one of the most memorable parts of the entire GENFEST 2025 series.
Through GENFEST 2025, HIPMA UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to presenting activities that are not only entertaining but also meaningful and have a positive impact. The event became a space for collaboration that united the spirit of entrepreneurship, healthy lifestyles, and artistic creativity in one harmonious platform. GENFEST is not just a festival; it is a real manifestation of the youthful spirit to continuously innovate, create, and make a positive impact on the surrounding environment. With the theme “Niis ditepangan Dulur,” HIPMA UNIKOM hopes that this activity will become a sustainable tradition that strengthens social bonds, develops student potential, and contributes to the advancement of the campus and the community of Bandung. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)