2025 Indonesia Rail Summit (IRS) | Interconnection and collaboration lead to the win-win partnership
Overview
With the rapid growth of the global economy and accelerating urbanization, rail transportation has emerged as a critical pillar of urban mobility. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest economies, Indonesia has made significant strides in advancing its rail infrastructure, highlighting tremendous market potential in this sector.
The Indonesian government continues to prioritize the development of an efficient, accessible, and safe rail system to boost urban mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance regional connectivity and economic integration. According to the Ministry of Transportation, substantial investments are earmarked for upcoming railway projects — including light rail transit (LRT), the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), and high-speed rail initiatives — aimed at building a modern, future-ready rail network.
China has shown growing interest in Indonesia’s rail sector, actively supporting development through platforms like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This strategic collaboration has seen Chinese enterprises contribute advanced technologies, equipment, investment, and operational expertise, injecting new momentum into Indonesia’s rail transportation landscape.
About the Summit
This high-level summit brings together global leaders and professionals in the rail transportation industry to explore the latest trends, technological innovations, and market opportunities. The event will host distinguished experts, government officials, business leaders, and scholars from Indonesia and around the world for in-depth discussions, experience-sharing, and collaboration to accelerate the sustainable development of Indonesia’s rail infrastructure.
Summit Agenda
📅 May 15
• Session 1: Opportunities and Strategic Planning in the ASEAN Rail Market
• Session 2: Digital Innovation and the Application of Rail Transit Technologies
• Awards Ceremony: 2025 Indonesia Rail Transit Recommended Brand
📅 May 16
• Session 3: Operations and Maintenance of Rail Transit Facilities and Equipment
• Session 4: Green and Energy-Efficient Rail – Sustainable Development and Low-Carbon Practices
Confirmed Speakers
• Mayjend TNI (Purn.) Kasuri
Deputy Chief of Staff for Infrastructure & Regional Development, Executive Office of the President, Indonesia
• Dr. Ir. Resdiansyah, ST. MT., IPM
Senior Advisor for Infrastructure & Regional Development, Executive Office of the President, Indonesia
• Dr. Eng. Ir. IB Ilham Malik, ST. MT., IPM
Advisor for Infrastructure & Regional Development, Executive Office of the President, Indonesia
• Hoang Mai Tung
Director, PMU1, MAUR (Management Authority for Urban Railways), Ho Chi Minh City
• Devin Pranata
General Manager, Property & Non-Farebox, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China
• Sanyawit Aphichatapong
Deputy Chief Signaling & Telecommunications Engineer (Development), State Railway of Thailand
Key Topics
• ASEAN Rail Transit Market Outlook from a Global Perspective
• Future Layout and Development of Indonesia’s Railway Transit Projects
• Bali Light Rail: A Green Artery Powering Sustainable Economic Growth
• Innovations in Vietnamese Railways: Technological Advancement and Modernization
• Digital Transformation in Smart City and Integrated Transport Infrastructure
• Application of Smart Operating Systems in Modern Rail Transit
• Enhancing Safety Through Digital Signaling and Communications
• Leveraging Big Data and AI for Rail Safety Monitoring
• Cloud Computing in Rail Transit: Driving Digital Integration
• Global Shifts in Rail Transit Maintenance through Digital Transformation
• Singapore’s Experience in Smart Rail Maintenance Transformation
• Intelligent Maintenance for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway
• Chinese Enterprises and Their Role in Digital Rail Operations
• Green Maintenance: Sustainable Practices in Facility and Equipment Management
• Eco-Friendly Rail Technologies and Sustainable Railway Development
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Singapore’s Rail Projects
• Thailand’s Dual-Track and High-Speed Rail: Boosting Green Connectivity
• German Innovations in Energy-Efficient Rail Technologies
Intelligent Rail Awards 2025 – Recommended Categories
• Best Investment Enterprise/Brand
• Intelligent Energy Award
• Security Monitoring Award
• Intelligent AFC System Award
• Outstanding Digital Award
• Escalator Technology Award
• Industry Network Security Award
• Signaling & Communication Excellence
• Platform Screen Door Innovation
• Intelligent Maintenance Award
• Green & Energy Saving Award
• …and more
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-AsiaNewsToday
