In the midst of the International Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2026, held from March 17 to 20, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan, the Indonesian delegation attended with a clear message: national innovation does not stop at the idea stage, but is beginning to enter the global arena.
Through Indonesia Prima, a strategic partner in business development, three Indonesian startups showcased their solutions alongside delegations from other countries, including Australia, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and India. They were TechnoGIS, Ravelware, and Optibis.io.
SCSE itself is one of the largest smart city technology events in Asia, bringing together city governments, technology companies, and startups from around the world. This year, delegations from multiple countries and hundreds of cities attended to share solutions spanning artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable energy, and digital transformation at the urban level.
Inside the exhibition area, conversations flowed across languages and backgrounds, bringing together city officials, engineers, and startup players.
Various country pavilions and global companies stood side by side, reinforcing that smart city development has become a shared agenda that goes beyond national borders.
A similar impression was shared by Fanky Christian, secretary general of the Indonesian ICT Business Association (Aptiknas), who attended as part of Indonesia’s information technology delegation. He observed that nearly all solutions showcased this year were centered on artificial intelligence, from smart city systems to Net Zero initiatives.
Inside the exhibition area, conversations flowed across languages and backgrounds, bringing together city officials, engineers, and startup players.
Various country pavilions and global companies stood side by side, reinforcing that smart city development has become a shared agenda that goes beyond national borders.
A similar impression was shared by Fanky Christian, secretary general of the Indonesian ICT Business Association (Aptiknas), who attended as part of Indonesia’s information technology delegation. He observed that nearly all solutions showcased this year were centered on artificial intelligence, from smart city systems to Net Zero initiatives.
According to Fanky, the presence of the Indonesian delegation at events like this is important not only to observe global technological developments but also to understand how these solutions can be applied within the context of cities in Indonesia.
He also noted that while not many Indonesian solutions have yet appeared on major global stages like this, the presence of startups such as TechnoGIS signals an early step toward local innovation entering the global conversation.
Amid the overarching theme of Digital and Green Transformation, Indonesian startups brought forward ideas closely aligned with the needs of future cities, ranging from geospatial technologies to environmentally friendly innovations.
One of the most notable highlights was a technology that converts plastic bottle waste into graphene material. This approach feels particularly relevant to the direction of sustainable urban development, especially as cities are increasingly expected to be not only smarter, but also more environmentally responsible
When Indonesia Enters a Larger Ecosystem Space
The presence of TechnoGIS, Ravelware, and Optibis.io shows that Indonesian innovation is beginning to enter a broader space. They appeared on a global stage where startups directly connect with potential international partners, investors, and industry players from various countries.
According to the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office (KDEI) in Taipei, this participation aligns with Indonesia’s push for digital transformation, its Net Zero Emission targets, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dyah Yusuf, president director of Indonesia Prima, said that the participation of Indonesian startups in this event can open new pathways for collaboration. “This involvement is expected to create new opportunities for local startups to connect with the global ecosystem,” she said.
Meanwhile, Ravelware Technology sees its participation in SCSE 2026 as a strategic step to bring advanced material innovations from Indonesia to the global stage, particularly in supporting the development of sustainable smart cities.
In its statement, Ravelware described SCSE as an important platform to introduce new approaches to urban development, where technology focuses not only on efficiency, but also on sustainability.
Adinda Pryanka attended SCSE 2026 at the invitation of the Taipei Computer Association.