The 2025 Extraordinary Festival (EXOFEST) BINUS @Bekasi
EXOFEST 2025 BNEC @Bekasi: Empowering BINUS Students with Skills, Stories, and Creativity
The 2025 Extraordinary Festival, or EXOFEST, marked a vibrant new chapter for BINUS University’s Bekasi campus student activities. For the first time ever, EXOFEST was launched as a dynamic three-day event from September 16th to 18th, designed to empower BINUS University students by providing them with invaluable skill-building opportunities, networking, and inspiring stories through a mix of seminars, workshops, and talkshows.
The festival theme, “Equilibria: Designing Balance in a Fast-Paced World,” reflected the core philosophy behind EXOFEST: to help students navigate the delicate balance between academic achievement, personal growth, and professional readiness in today’s rapidly evolving environment. This new event emphasized holistic development, enriching students’ minds, expanding their networks, and sparking creativity.
EXOFEST 2025 was proudly sponsored by MIXAGRIP and Wall Street English, helping bring this inspiring program to life. The event also partnered with notable tenants and organizations including Kedai Cik Nai, YC Indonesia, Noca, and SI Olahan, who contributed to the vibrant atmosphere with their diverse offerings and community support.
The festival kicked off with a seminar titled “Unlocking Future Career: Skills That Employers Look For in 2025 and Beyond.” Eager students filled the venue to hear from a seasoned industry expert, who shared compelling insights into the future job market and essential skills for success. The seminar explored how adaptability, emotional intelligence, digital literacy, and lifelong learning are becoming the cornerstones of employability. The speaker impressed upon students the importance of viewing change as an opportunity to grow, not a threat, and provided actionable strategies to nurture a growth mindset. The seminar’s interactive format encouraged questions about career planning, internships, and personal branding, fostering a supportive and motivating environment. The message was clear: future-proofing one’s career requires balance, resilience, and continuous curiosity.
Day two brought an engaging workshop entitled “Creative Digital Design: Bring Your Ideas to Life with Canva.” This hands-on session transformed the venue into a buzzing creative studio where students eagerly experimented with design tools under expert guidance. The workshop demystified digital design, equipping participants with practical skills to create visually appealing presentations, social media content, and promotional materials without the need for advanced software. It emphasized design fundamentals like balance and coherence, encouraging students to combine their analytical and creative sides harmoniously. Beyond gaining marketable skills, participants valued the collaborative and inspiring atmosphere. This workshop perfectly embodied the festival’s theme by helping students balance structure with expression, and technical know-how with artistic imagination.
The grand finale on day three was the talkshow “From Campus to Corporate: Real Stories from Young Professionals.” This candid session bridged the gap between academic theory and corporate reality. A panel of young professionals shared authentic stories about their early careers, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from student life to the workforce. They offered insights into the significance of networking, internships, soft skills, and managing work-life balance in fast-paced corporate settings. The open Q&A segment allowed students to gain personalized advice and feel supported in their career journeys. The event reinforced the importance of emotional resilience and community support in navigating life’s transitions. It also served as a celebration of BINUS’s community spirit, with informal networking and refreshments rounding out the gathering.
Overall, EXOFEST 2025 BNEC @Bekasi was a resounding success as a new pioneering event that brought together education, inspiration, and connection. By combining seminars, workshops, and talkshows under a shared theme and mission, EXOFEST offered students a well-rounded experience catering to their academic, creative, and social needs.
With the generous support of MIXAGRIP, Wall Street English, and partnerships with Kedai Cik Nai, YC Indonesia, Noca, and SI Olahan, EXOFEST 2025 set a high standard for future iterations. This event promises to become a cornerstone for empowering BINUS students, preparing them to thrive in a fast-paced world with balance and confidence.