Sages Academy participated in the Indonesia Higher Education Summit (KPPTI) 2025 at Universitas Negeri Surabaya, joining national higher education leaders to strengthen governance, innovation, and vocational excellence. Represented by Director Drs. Bawa Mulyono Hadi, M.M., Sages Academy contributed to discussions on improving competitiveness and advancing Indonesia’s education ecosystem toward Indonesia Emas 2045.

La Cuisine Competition returned at SIAL InterFOOD 2025, bringing together more than 1,000 participants from eight countries at JIExpo Kemayoran. The Academy of Sages proudly joined the event, earning outstanding achievements with gold and silver medals in multiple categories. This international platform highlights strong collaboration between education, industry, and entrepreneurs, strengthening Indonesia’s presence in the global culinary arena.

Sages Academy, in collaboration with the Surabaya P3APPKB Office, held an entrepreneurship training program for 25 female online motorcycle taxi drivers. Participants received essential entrepreneurship lessons and hands-on practice making a Black Forest Dadar Gulung, aimed at enhancing their skills and supporting women's economic empowerment in Surabaya.

Angelus Juan Marian, a 2022 student of Akademi Sages, proudly represented Indonesia at the Forum Hotel Malaysia culinary competition in Kuala Lumpur. Showcasing Indonesia’s traditional dish, pepes, and a creative dessert fusion, Juan’s impressive performance earned him a silver medal in the professional category.

Sages Academy produces skilled and innovative chefs who are ready to compete in the culinary industry. Through an entrepreneurship-based culinary education, the academy not only teaches cooking techniques but also nurtures future foodpreneurs with strong business insight and creativity.

Ciputra University, through its Department of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, continues to strengthen students’ foreign language and cultural competence. One of its initiatives, the Kimchi-Making Class held in collaboration with Sages Academy through SKCC, allowed Korean language students to experience Korean culture firsthand by learning the traditional art of making kimchi.

Two student delegates from Akademi Sages showcased their leadership and communication skills by presenting the topic “Coping Strategies” during Misamis University’s Hybrid Student Leadership Dialogue. Their participation highlighted the academy’s commitment to nurturing confident, resilient, and globally-minded student leaders.

Sages Academy has successfully completed its one-week New Student Orientation Program. The initiative introduced students to academic life, campus values, and collaborative activities, equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to begin their educational journey at the Academy.

Thirty-six talented young chefs from across Indonesia showcased their culinary skills in the Korean-Indonesian Fusion Creativity Challenge, blending flavors, techniques, and cultures in a spirited competition that celebrated creativity, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration

Over 100 young culinary talents from top hospitality schools across Indonesia showcased their creativity in the bibigo | Sages Young Chef Competition 2025, crafting innovative Indonesian fusion dishes with authentic Korean seasonings. Through the Golden Ticket Internal Auditions, these aspiring chefs blended tradition and innovation in a unique celebration of Korean-Indonesian flavors.

The Sages International hosted a Charity Baking Workshop and Gala Dinner to support education at SDN Dr. Soetomo IX Surabaya. The event brought together culinary passion and charitable giving to make a meaningful impact for local students.

SAGES students demonstrated outstanding culinary skills at the UCT Competition, proudly taking home both first and second place. Their creativity, teamwork, and dedication set them apart in a competitive field, showcasing the excellence of SAGES in culinary arts

Exceptional service is no longer optional it's a vital strategy in building customer satisfaction and loyalty in today’s competitive culinary industry. At Sages International Culinary Business School, students are trained to master the art of hospitality, including effective complaint handling, to ensure every guest experience leaves a lasting, positive impression.

Behind every perfect dish lies a world of pressure, deadlines, and high expectations. In the fast-paced culinary industry, mastering stress and building mental resilience are just as important as mastering flavors

Chef Andreas Dachi from Sages International showcases special culinary creations in a cooking demo at Pakuwon Mall’s Eid 2025 event

Many dessert options are commonly sold during Ramadan, and one of them is gelato. Who doesn’t know gelato? It’s an Italian-style ice cream

The Sages expresses its openness to collaborate with universities in Korea, aiming to foster academic exchange, joint research, and innovation-driven partnerships that benefit both institutions.

This training initiative aims to enhance teachers' competence by equipping them with culinary skills and entrepreneurial knowledge, enabling more effective and practical entrepreneurship education in schools.

Culinary Wars has grown into a prestigious event for high school students, offering a platform to demonstrate their culinary talent, creativity, and teamwork, while inspiring a new generation of young chefs.

This was exemplified by the activities conducted by Thursina International Boarding School, located in Landungsari, Malang. This one-day event served as a follow-up to the visitation made by The Sages International to Thursina School.