On May 15, 2025, the 2025 Indonesia Rail Summit (IRS), jointly organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and the International Union of Railways (UIC), opened grandly at the Millennium Hotel in Jakarta. Centered around the theme of "Connectivity and Collaboration for Win-Win Cooperation," the summit brought together government officials, corporate leaders, and industry experts from around the world to discuss the digital transformation and sustainable development of the rail transit sector. Huaqi Intelligent (Suzhou Huaqi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.), an innovation-driven enterprise in the field of smart transportation, was invited to participate in the event. On the first day, the company engaged intensively with ASEAN market partners, becoming a focal point of attention at the venue.
High Engagement at the Booth: Huaqi Intelligent Aligns with Regional Needs
As one of the few Chinese smart transportation technology enterprises exhibiting on the first day of the summit, Huaqi Intelligent showcased its comprehensive capabilities in driving integrated intelligent upgrades for rail transit systems through collaborative technologies and win-win partnerships. The company’s international sales team, accompanied by technical specialists, was stationed onsite, engaging in multiple rounds of in-depth discussions with railway operators, governmental bodies, and industry players from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries.
At the booth, Huaqi's technical engineers demonstrated case studies and interactive displays, presenting the company’s proven expertise in intelligent operation and maintenance as well as data security. These demonstrations drew significant interest from potential partners and spurred dynamic exchanges.
Technology Empowering Regional Growth: Huaqi Deepens Its ASEAN Presence
During the first day’s engagements, Huaqi’s delegation noted the rapid expansion of the ASEAN rail transit market and its urgent needs for digital and green transformation. Guided by a customer-centric approach, Huaqi remains committed to providing high-performance, cost-effective solutions through technological innovation and localized adaptation. Leveraging the summit as a collaborative platform, Huaqi aims to build long-term partnerships with stakeholders across the region.
This participation marks a strategic move in Huaqi’s deepening of its Southeast Asian market presence. In recent years, the company has contributed technical consulting and system design expertise to projects such as Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, Malaysia’s monorail, and the Kuala Lumpur Airport Rail Link. Its customizable intelligent maintenance platforms and equipment systems, known for their flexibility and high compatibility, have earned a strong reputation in the ASEAN region. At the summit, Huaqi also initiated preliminary engagement with key players including the national railway corporation and the UIC Asia-Pacific office, laying the groundwork for future regional collaborations.
Opening Day Highlights: Ceremony Emphasizes Regional Coordination
At the summit’s opening ceremony, keynote speeches were delivered by the Indonesian Minister of Transportation and the Director General of the International Union of Railways (UIC), underscoring “technological innovation and cross-regional cooperation” as pivotal drivers of ASEAN rail integration. In the main forum’s first session, “Opportunities and Strategic Planning in the ASEAN Rail Market,” several experts emphasized that smart and green technologies will be central to regional development in the coming five years. Against this promising backdrop, innovation-driven companies like Huaqi Intelligent are poised to benefit from significant market opportunities.
About the 2025 Indonesia Rail Summit
The Indonesia Rail Summit is one of the most influential rail industry events in the Asia-Pacific region, jointly hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and the International Union of Railways (UIC). On its opening day alone, the summit featured more than ten thematic forums and corporate exhibitions, attracting participants from government, business, and academia. The first day concluded with fruitful outcomes and vibrant exchanges across sectors.
