13th Goyang, Republic of Korea

AI Applications 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.

Looking Ahead:

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

REAAA Activities
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 SAITA The 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 CHOI Case Studies of AI Applications in Construction Sites
		Iwan HERMAWAN AI-Powered Toll Road Development : Hutama Karya’s Journey in Trans Sumatera
		Jinguk KIM Transforming 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 GANENDRA AI for Smart Cities and Intelligent Traffic Management
		Jiunn-Ming LIN A Comprehensive Slope Monitoring Tool Integrating the Emerging Remote Sensing Technologies: iSlopeR
		Armi MAJID From Routine Patrols to AI Real-Time Insights: The Role of geoROAD.ai in Road Maintenance
		Abdul Hamid Bin OTHMAN SFM 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.

Remarks

WELCOME SPEECH REAAA BUSINESS FORUM COORDINATOR

LYDWINA MARCHIELA WARDHANI

Annyeong haseyo

Good Day distinguished guests, speakers, panellists, and moderator Welcome

It is my great honour to welcome you to the 13th REAAA Business Forum, hosted today in Goyang, Republic of Korea. In this vibrant city, we are privileged to gather in person, uniting leading professionals, institutions, and companies from across Asia and Australasia. Our purpose is to strengthen the bonds of technical and commercial collaboration, and to collectively harness the transformative power of innovation for our road infrastructure community.

Your presence here is a testament to your commitment to progress. It is this shared dedication that makes the REAAA Business Forum a cornerstone event— a unique platform designed to foster business-to-business collaboration, connect key stakeholders, and explore new opportunities for partnership and growth in the road sector. Since its establishment in 2014 as a platform for advancing road engineering across Asia and Australasia, the REAAA Business Forum has seen a distinguished history of gatherings: the 1st and 2nd Forums in Bali and Sydney; the 3rd in Tokyo; the 4th in Bali; the 5th in Manila; the 6th in Kuala Lumpur; the 7th in Taipei; the 8th in Manila; the 9th in Seoul following a pandemic pause; the 10th in Labuan Bajo examining Industry 4.0 for REAAA’s 50th anniversary; and the 11th in Bangkok. Building on this legacy, the 12th REAAA Business Forum focused on Innovations in Asphalt Materials and Mixes.

The 13th REAAA Business Forum is designed with a clear objective: to facilitate meaningful exchange among experts, foster collaboration, and translate advanced knowledge into implementable solutions for the infrastructure challenges across our region. More than just a technical meeting, this forum provides a dedicated space for business-to-business engagement, where insights will be shared through focused presentations, expert-led discussions, and a multi- national panel committed to forging the future of our infrastructure.

With the theme “AI Applications and the Way Forward in Road Construction and Maintenance,” our discussions could not be timelier. As digital transformation accelerates across our sector, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a key driver of innovation. Governments and industries worldwide are striving to leverage AI to enhance operational efficiency, reduce lifecycle costs, and fundamentally transform how we plan, build, and maintain our road networks. This forum aims to share application cases and best practices, providing vital benchmarking opportunities for both the public and private sectors. Today, we will delve into a comprehensive agenda. We will explore AI-based maintenance technologies that improve preventive maintenance rates for pavement damage and cracking. We will examine the integration of autonomous vehicles and robotics for advanced road facility inspection. Our discussions will cover infrastructure optimization through the powerful convergence of BIM, GIS, digital twins, and AI.

We will also address the advancement of policy and planning frameworks that support AI adoption, and finally, strategize on the global application and international expansion of these groundbreaking AI-driven technologies.

We are truly honoured to be joined today by speakers and panellists representing REAAA member countries, each bringing a wealth of specialized experience in AI, data science, pavement engineering, and strategic asset management. Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich our understanding and inspire forward- looking, actionable strategies for our respective organizations and nations.

Before we begin, I would like to extend a special thanks to the Chairman of this Business Forum for his visionary leadership in orchestrating this essential gathering. I also wish to express our profound gratitude to our hosts here in Goyang, and to our sponsors and partners, whose steadfast support makes forums like this possible.
We anticipate an afternoon filled with profound insights and dynamic engagement. Let us make the most of this opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate. Thank you once again for being an integral part of this forward- looking forum.

Kamsahamnida

Profile

Lydwina Marchiela Wardhani Honorary

REAAA Business Forum Coordinator

Ms. Lydwina Marchiela Wardhani from Indonesia, commonly known as Ms. Nonon, she is a distinguished professional whose career journey and marked by remarkable achievements and a unique blend of passion for the arts and engineering services. She began her illustrious career at Mott Mac Donald International Ltd., a global engineering and management consultancy. She dedicated and expertise propelled to the position of Business Director in Jakarta. Later transitioned to PT Jababeka Tbk, her expertise made her the largest industrial estate in Southeast Asia and a leading property development company. At Jababeka, she worked as an Infrastructure Director and Director of Business Investment for the Tanjung Lesung Tourism Development Area, at Jababeka.

Ms. Nonon commitment to infrastructure development is evidenced by long-standing membership in the Indonesia Road Development Association (IRDA) since 2003. She joined the Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA) in 2009 and was appointed Co-opted Council Member in 2014. As one of the initiators of the REAAA Business Forum, she has played a pivotal role in making it a routine agenda alongside the REAAA Council Meetings and international conferences. Her leadership and vision earned her the position of REAAA Business Forum Coordinator.

She was appointed as REAAA Honorary Treasurer General in 2015 until present.

In 2020, she founded PT Karunia Adhi Pradana, a highly specialized consulting firm offering advisory services to government bodies, state-owned enterprises, and private businesses. The firm’s focus on area and infrastructure development supports investment and regional growth. Under her leadership, PT Karunia Adhi Pradana formed a joint venture with Minconsult Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia, creating PT Karunia Minconsult Indonesia in February 2023, where she serves as a director, further expanding her influence in engineering consultancy.

Ms. Nonon also an advisor at ASDP Indonesia Ferry since March 2021 until 2025, specializing in infrastructure development at Bakauheni Harbor City. Her role is instrumental in advancing the harbor’s development initiatives.
Starting on November 2024, she took a new role in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) as Chairman of Standing Committee II for Regional Infrastructure Development (2024 – 2029). Which is in charge to collaborating with stakeholders to advance sustainable infrastructure, drive regional growth, and create equitable opportunities across Indonesia. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected nation for Indonesia Emas 2045.

She firmly believe that in a rapidly changing world, professional organizations like REAAA must evolve to continue contributing effectively to the region. She advocate for innovative ideas and programs, encouraging immediate action to foster progress and implementatio