The Tanoto Scholars Gathering (TSG) 2017 took place from November 22 to 25 this year at the Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) Complex in Pangkalan Kerinci, Sumatra in Indonesia. TSG 2017, which retained the \u201cLearn and Lead\u201d theme of previous TSG editions, saw the participation of 250 Tanoto Scholars from 21 universities across Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The four-day event kicked off with an opening ceremony which was officiated by Tanoto Foundation<\/a> Board of Trustees member Anderson Tanoto. In his welcome speech, Anderson said it was imperative for Indonesian products or brands to compete on a global scale. \u201cIn this regard, we believe that Indonesia is able to compete if it possesses great leaders,\u201d he said, adding that the TSG is one of the organisation\u2019s ways to support students in becoming future leaders of Indonesia.<\/p>\n Anderson also encouraged the scholars to embrace lifelong learning, to learn how to \u201clead oneself before leading others\u201d, and to always care for the community (in the manner of \u201cpaying it forward\u201d) \u2013 values which have been imparted to him since young by RGE<\/a> Founder and Chairman Sukanto Tanoto<\/a>. \u201cEnjoy the activities organised during this gathering, and make use of the opportunities to improve your soft skills, as well as teamwork and leadership skills,\u201d Anderson said, further reminding the students to network and learn from each other.<\/p>\n Every year, I have the privilege to host 250 brightest @tanotoeducation<\/a> scholars from 21 universities nation wide; young, intelligent, driven individuals. They are the very building blocks of our nation and the future leaders of Indonesia! Honored and always humbled. #TSG2017<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rbmHsb3JOf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anderson Tanoto (@AndTanoto) November 27, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n