INTI 2026 Opens in Jakarta: Indonesia Runs AI in Government Without Signed Rules
Indonesia is hosting the INTI 2026 technology expo in Jakarta to showcase its digital ambitions and economic growth targets. Despite the push for a digital economy, the government has yet to sign the necessary regulations to govern AI deployment.
Why it matters
The lack of a formal regulatory framework for AI in a rapidly growing digital economy highlights the tension between technological innovation and governance.
Indonesia's most significant annual technology gathering opened its doors Monday at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran - and the central question hanging over every summit hall was the same one that has followed the country's digital ambitions all year: can governance keep pace with growth? The Indonesia Technology & Innovation 2026 expo, known as INTI 2026, drew trade buyers, government ministries, researchers, and global technology investors to Jakarta for a three-day showcase built around a country racing to position itself as Southeast Asia's digital technology hub - even as the presidential regulation that would govern its AI deployment has yet to be signed.The opening day concluded in Jakarta. INTI 2026 continues through August 13, with exhibition halls open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time.
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