FM Indonesia Forum 2026 convened leaders from government, business and the facilities management (FM) sector to advance capability, governance and operational standards across Southeast Asia’s built environment. Held at Shangri‑La Jakarta, the Forum brought together policy makers, workplace strategists, asset owners, service providers and technology partners to address the next wave of FM requirements across the region.
Under the theme “The Next Wave of Facility Management in Indonesia: Elevating Workplaces, Embracing AI, ESG, and Inclusivity,” discussions focused on what strong FM looks like in practice; how leadership decisions translate into consistent on‑site delivery, including service quality, asset reliability, workplace experience and long‑term sustainability outcomes.
A Significant Step in ASEAN’s FM Professionalisation
This year’s Forum marked the formal introduction of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to Indonesia and the first IFMA‑supported FM event in the country. Organised under a Memorandum of Understanding between IFMA Global and OCS Indonesia, the gathering signals broader regional movement toward strengthening FM capability, governance and alignment with international standards.
Knowledge partners such as CastleAsia, AmCham Indonesia and BritCham Indonesia supported the programme, facilitating cross‑sector dialogue on the operational, environmental and workforce challenges shared across ASEAN.
Key Themes Shaping the Region’s FM Landscape
Forum discussions highlighted four areas increasingly shaping FM expectations across Southeast Asia; themes that also align strongly with Saudi Arabia’s rapidly advancing built environment and national transformation agenda:
- Digitalisation and Responsible AI
Using data, sensors and AI‑assisted insights to improve operational visibility, asset performance and service reliability, essential for large‑scale, high‑specification environments.
- ESG and Decarbonisation Through Daily Operations
Embedding carbon and energy performance, water efficiency and waste reduction into day‑to‑day FM practices to support national sustainability targets.
- Inclusive Workplace Design and Wellbeing
Designing and operating workplaces that support comfort, accessibility, safety and user experience across diverse workforce and customer groups.
- Professional Standards and Capability Building
Strengthening FM capability through structured development, governance discipline and alignment with global operating standards.
Relevance for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s built environment is expanding at unprecedented scale, driven by Vision 2030, giga‑projects, economic diversification and rising global expectations for asset performance, sustainability and workplace quality.
The country shares several operating dynamics with advanced FM markets across ASEAN:
- multi‑site portfolios and large, master‑planned developments
- complex, high‑footfall public and commercial environments
- increasing energy, water and sustainability requirements
- growing demand for reliable, evidence‑based FM governance
Insights from FM Indonesia Forum 2026 offer a useful reference point as organisations in Saudi Arabia continue strengthening FM delivery models, enhancing workforce capability and embedding more structured, data‑driven operating practices.
Across the region and the Middle East, momentum is clearly moving toward future‑ready FM grounded in strong governance frameworks, responsible technology use and skilled, consistent on‑site delivery.
Why Saudi Arabia Is Well‑Positioned to Lead
Saudi Arabia already manages some of the most complex and high‑performance environments in the region, including:
- giga‑projects and new city developments
- major airports, transport hubs and logistics corridors
- large‑scale hospitality, retail and entertainment destinations
- industrial clusters balancing safety, compliance and energy performance
- critical government and infrastructure assets
These environments demand disciplined FM governance, advanced technology‑enabled control and a highly capable workforce.
As national development accelerates, Saudi Arabia is strategically positioned to shape the next phase of professionalised, standards‑led FM, delivering environments that are resilient, efficient, sustainable and ready for the future.
“Facilities management is where strategy meets delivery. When workplaces are operated with discipline and good governance, organisations see stronger asset performance, safer environments, and more consistent experiences for the people who use them. At its best, FM helps create workplaces that support human wellbeing, strengthen surrounding communities, and operate responsibly within their environmental context. The Forum is a practical step toward strengthening the FM ecosystem in Indonesia.”
Yohanes Jeffry Johary
President and Managing Director, OCS Indonesia
“Facility management is not an informal practice or a regional concept. It’s a globally recognized profession supported by international standards. We are pleased to join the business community in Indonesia in helping to drive national priorities to drive transformative change.”
Michael V. Geary, CAE
President and CEO IFMA
“Indonesia is IFMA’s next and defining chapter in ASEAN. As the country builds its new capital, expands modern infrastructure and develops a fast-growing FM workforce, Indonesia is creating powerful momentum for higher standards, greater professionalism and the adoption of smarter, technology-enabled FM practices.”
Frank Ngoh
IFMA Global Board Director and President of the SIFMA and IFMA Singapore Chapter
