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Asia AEC Forum
Asia AEC Forum 2026 is a dedicated platform for leaders shaping the future of transport infrastructure across Asia. It brings together government authorities, infrastructure owners, operators, engineering leaders, technology providers, investors, and policy institutions to enable dialogue across the full transport infrastructure lifecycle.
The Forum focuses on transport systems spanning highways, railways, metro networks, airports, ports, and inland waterways, where infrastructure development is becoming increasingly interconnected, data-driven, and technology-enabled.
As Asia accelerates investment in large-scale transport infrastructure, the need for cross-sector alignment, shared understanding, and coordinated thinking is becoming more critical than ever. Asia AEC Forum 2026 provides this space where ideas, perspectives, and experiences come together to support more integrated and future-ready infrastructure systems across the region.
Why Asia. Why Now.
Asia is currently the world's most dynamic transport infrastructure growth region, driving large-scale investments across highways, railways, metro systems, airports, ports, and inland waterways.
This growth is strongly driven by expanding economic corridors, rapid urbanization, and the development of multimodal logistics networks aimed at improving regional and global connectivity.
Strategic Rationale for Theme
The theme reflects the growing recognition that efficient transport systems require more than individual infrastructure assets. As Asian economies invest in multimodal corridors, logistics networks, railways, airports, and ports to strengthen connectivity and economic competitiveness, the value of these investments increasingly depends on how effectively they are connected. Connected infrastructure networks bring together physical assets, operations, and digital systems to improve mobility, freight movement, operational efficiency, and long-term infrastructure performance.
Integrated Transport Infrastructure Development
- Growing focus on multimodal connectivity, economic corridors, and integrated logistics ecosystems
- Increasing coordination across roads, rail, airports, and ports
Resilient & Lifecycle-Centric Infrastructure
- Increasing emphasis on operational resilience, predictive maintenance, and long-term asset performance
- Mature Asian markets are prioritizing infrastructure optimization and lifecycle continuity
Digital Transformation of Infrastructure
- Rising adoption of BIM, GIS, Digital Twins, and AI
- Strong shift toward connected, data-driven, and lifecycle-centric infrastructure delivery
Infrastructure-Led Economic Growth Across Asia
- Large-scale infrastructure investments continue across the Asian countries
- Governments are positioning transport infrastructure as a driver of economic and social growth
Featured Focus Areas
Abstract Submission
Join the Conversation
Contribute to the dialogue shaping Asia's future of connected, lifecycle-driven transport infrastructure. We invite researchers, practitioners, engineers, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for consideration at the Forum.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026
For Queries: [email protected]
Featured Focus Areas
Roads & Highways
- Integrated corridor development and multimodal planning using digital platforms
- Lifecycle management of highway assets using BIM-enabled workflows
- Digital Twin applications for expressways, economic corridors, and freight networks
- Smart highways enabled by IoT, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance systems
- Data-driven operations for safer, resilient, and efficient road networks
Railway, Metro & High Speed Rail
- Integrated rail corridor planning using GIS and digital platforms
- BIM-enabled design and construction for rail and metro systems
- Digital Twin applications for stations, tunnels, and rail networks
- AI-driven ridership forecasting and network optimization
- Smart rail operations with real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance
Airport, Port & Inland Waterways
- Integrated planning of aviation, maritime, and inland transport corridors
- BIM-enabled design and construction of airports, ports, and logistics infrastructure
- Digital Twin applications for terminals, ports, and cargo operations
- AI-driven traffic, cargo flow, and operational optimization systems
- Smart infrastructure with real-time monitoring and predictive asset management
Abstract Submission
Join the Conversation
Contribute to the dialogue shaping Asia's future of connected, lifecycle-driven transport infrastructure. We invite researchers, practitioners, engineers, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for consideration at the Forum.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 September 2026
For Queries: [email protected]
Objectives
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01Enable digital transformation across the infrastructure lifecycle through policy and technology integration
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02Drive interoperability and data-led collaboration across the infrastructure ecosystem
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03Showcase global best practices, case studies, and emerging solutions in infrastructure development
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04Foster public–private partnerships for resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure
Target Audience
- Government & Policy Leaders
- Infrastructure Owners, Developers, Operators & Investors
- Development Authorities
- EPC & AECO firms
- Project Management Consultants
- Technology Providers
- Investors and Multilateral Organizations
- Academia and Research Institutions
What's in it for you
- Deliberation on interoperability across agencies, modes, and digital ecosystems
- Cross-sector conversations on road, rail, metro, airport, and port integration
- Dialogue on multimodal transport network and logistics corridor development
- Sharing of real-world experiences in BIM, GIS, Digital Twins, and AI adoption
- Understanding challenges in eliminating fragmentation across infrastructure lifecycles
- Regional perspectives on scaling integrated transport systems in Asia
Objectives
Promote Digital Integration
Demonstrate how technologies like BIM, Digital Twins, and AI can be used across the entire life of a projects and greatly benefit in efficiency and cost.
Achieve Seamless Data Flow
Focus on interoperability to increase collaboration and compatibility across industry while minimizing errors and reducing industry inefficiencies.
Share Real-World Success
Showcase global best practices and case studies under one platform for greater visibility and shared learning.
Enable Expert Dialogue
Create a platform where government leaders, project owners, engineers, and tech providers can discuss and share industry challenges and solutions together.
Align with National Policy
Explore the government frameworks and digital standards, like PM Gati Shakti, needed to scale up infrastructure initiatives.
Build for the Future
Highlight how Geospatial and Space Data can make infrastructure more resilient and help achieve Carbon Neutral goals while focusing on what’s next.
Excellence Awards
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These awards celebrate outstanding achievements that leave a lasting impact on society, highlighting exemplary contributions that set new benchmarks of excellence and innovation.
2025 Awardees
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Past Speakers
VENUE
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Appu Ghar, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001









