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.