13th REAAA Business Forum, Goyang, Republic of Korea
Theme : AI Aplications and The Way Forward in Road Construction and Maintenance
The 13th REAAA Business Forum was held in October 2025 at the KINTEX II Exhibition Center in Goyang, Republic of Korea. This forum focused on the theme: “AI Applications and the Way Forward in Road Construction and Maintenance.”
With the rapid acceleration of digital transformation in the infrastructure sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key driver of innovation in road construction and maintenance. The forum brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders from REAAA member countries to explore how AI can enhance operational efficiency, reduce life cycle costs, and transform approaches to infrastructure development.
Key Highlights:
- AI-Based Maintenance:
Exploration of AI-driven predictive and preventive maintenance technologies to detect and manage pavement damage, cracking, and distress more effectively. - Smart Inspection and Robotics:
Integration of AI with autonomous vehicles and robotic inspection systems to improve the accuracy and safety of road facility assessments. - Digital Infrastructure Optimization:
Application of BIM, GIS, and Digital Twin technologies integrated with AI to optimize infrastructure planning, construction, and maintenance. - Policy and Planning Innovation:
Advancement of data-based policy development and planning frameworks that incorporate AI to support sustainable road sector growth. - Global Market Strategies:
Development of strategies for the international expansion of AI-driven technologies and their application across global road networks.
The forum featured distinguished speakers, panelists, and moderator from REAAA member countries such as Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Taipei, and Indonesia who shared real-world AI applications and case studies in the road sector.
Business Forum Future Outlook
The REAAA Business Forum continues to serve as a vital platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors in advancing road engineering innovation. Future forums will aim to:
- Foster the adoption of AI technologies in infrastructure development across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Encourage cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing on digital and AI-based construction practices.
- Support capacity building through sponsorships, fellowships, and the inclusion of speakers from developing member countries.
- Promote sustainable, data-driven infrastructure management aligned with emerging global standards.
We welcome continued initiatives that drive innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation in road engineering throughout the REAAA community.
Key Participant & Speakers
The forum featured a distinguished panel of eight expert speakers from six countries, representing leading government agencies, research institutions, and private sector organizations. Each shared unique insights and real-world applications of AI in road construction and maintenance:
- Kenji SAITA (Japan Expressway International) – The Policy and Practice in Japan’s Expressway Construction “From National Strategy to On-Site Innovation.
- Pyungho CHOI (Young Shin D&C) – Case Studies of AI Applications in Construction Sites.
- Deska Adi Pratama (Hutama Karya (Indonesia)) – AI-Powered Toll Road Development: Hutama Karya’s Journey in Trans Sumatera.
- Jinguk KIM (DA-ROBOTICS) – Transforming Smart Construction with Robotic 3D Printing
- Dennis Ganendra (Minconsult Sdn Bhd) – AI for Smart Cities and Intelligent Traffic Management.
- Dr. Jiunn-Ming Lin (Moh and Associates, INC) – A Comprehensive Slope Monitoring Tool Integrating the Emerging Remote Sensing Technologies: iSlopeR.
- Armi Majid (OFO Tech Sdn Bhd – From Routine Patrols to AI Real Time Insights: The Role of geoRoad.ai in Road Maintenance
- Abdul Hamid Bin Othman (AHN Vertex Sdn Bhd) – SFM to SFR-FR+ Pushing The Limit
Rundown
REAAA Business Forum is designed to facilitate road sector business to business collaboration. The objectives are to create business to business collaborations in road engineering projects or related sectors and to enhance membership from business persons, institutions or companies
| Time | Speaker & Topic | |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | 30’ | Presentation Check-up at Preview Room (#308B) |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | 30’ | Rehearsal and System check-up on stage |
| 14:00 | – | Participant Entrance |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | 05’ | Opening Remarks |
| 14:05 – 14:10 | 05’ | Welcome Remarks |
| 14:10 – 15:10 | 60’ | Session 1: Thematic Presentations – Construction(4 Speakers) |
| Kenji SAITAThe Policy and Practice in Japan’s Expressway Construction “From National Strategy to On-Site Innovation : the Kawanishi Project of the Shin-Tomei Expressway Case Study” | ||
| Pyungho CHOICase Studies of AI Applications in Construction Sites | ||
| Iwan HERMAWANAI-Powered Toll Road Development: Hutama Karya’s Journey in Trans Sumatera | ||
| Jinguk KIMTransforming Smart Construction with Robotic 3D Printing | ||
| 15:10 – 15:30 | 20’ | Panel Discussion |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | 15’ | Q&A |
| 15:45 – 16:05 | 20’ | Break Time |
| 16:05 – 17:05 | 60’ | Session 2: Thematic Presentations – Maintenance(4 Speakers) |
| Dennis GANENDRAAI for Smart Cities and Intelligent Traffic Management | ||
| Jiunn-Ming LINA Comprehensive Slope Monitoring Tool Integrating the Emerging Remote Sensing Technologies: iSlopeR | ||
| Armi MAJIDFrom Routine Patrols to AI Real-Time Insights: The Role of geoROAD.ai in Road Maintenance | ||
| Abdul Hamid Bin OTHMANSFM to SFR-FR+ Pushing The Limit | ||
| 17:05 -17:25 | 20’ | Panel Discussion |
| 17:25 – 17:40 | 15’ | Q&A |
| 17:40 -18:00 | 20’ | Closing Ceremony & Group Photo |
Conclusion:
The 13th REAAA Business Forum reaffirmed REAAA’s commitment to leading digital transformation and innovation in road engineering through the integration of AI technologies. Participants left the event with a shared vision to drive smarter, safer, and more sustainable road infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
As the coordinator of the REAAA Business Forum, we emphasize the importance of prioritizing infrastructure-related industries to enhance business-to-business collaboration and accelerate collective progress in the regional road sector.