6 – 10 May 2025 – Indonesia City Expo 2025 was officially held in Surabaya as part of the APEKSI (Association of Indonesian City Governments) National Conference. This prestigious annual event brings together more than 90 cities from all over Indonesia in the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation to create smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable cities.
Highlights of Main Activities
This year’s Indonesia City Expo presents various main activities that strengthen cooperation between cities and bring together various stakeholders:
- City Innovation Exhibition
Each APEKSI member city showcases superior programs and the latest technology in public service management, city governance, and sustainable development. - Investment and MSME Forum
Business matching activities between city governments, investors, and MSME players are an important means of encouraging local economic growth and strengthening regional competitiveness. - Business Meetings and B2B Sessions
The private sector, startups, and local governments collaborate in developing an adaptive and data-driven smart city ecosystem. - Nusantara Cultural Parade
A cultural event that showcases the richness of regional traditions from Sabang to Merauke, strengthening the city’s cultural identity and increasing tourist attraction.
Strategic Objectives of the Event
This event is designed to:
- Increase collaboration and synergy between city governments.
- Encourage the growth of innovation and smart governance practices.
- Expand investment networks for regional economic development.
- Introduce the tourism potential, culture, and superior products of each city.
Collaboration Opportunities with Leading Technology Companies
In order to support the city’s digital transformation agenda, several technology companies were present and showed high interest in collaborating:
- Matrik
A local technology company that develops IoT and big data-based solutions to support efficient city management, from smart waste management to real-time infrastructure monitoring. - Simple Bit (Korea)
Presenting digital systems and smart applications to optimize public services and efficiency of local government business processes, Simple Bit is a strategic partner in the digitalization of government services. - NEC (Japan)
A global leader in smart city solutions, NEC showcases leading technologies such as smart surveillance, integrated command centers, and intelligent transportation systems that support safe and efficient urban mobility.
Towards a Connected and Responsive
Future City
Indonesia City Expo 2025 is not just an exhibition event, but an important meeting point to realize Indonesian cities that are more innovative and responsive to the challenges of the times. Collaboration between city governments, business actors, and technology providers is the key to success in building a sustainable future
