The 45th ASEAN Railways CEOs’ Conference will be hosted by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) in Kuala Lumpur from 8 to 12 September 2025. Under the theme “Driving Innovation, Connecting Borders”, the event will bring together senior leaders, policymakers and innovators from railway operators across the ASEAN region to advance regional cooperation, share best practices and confront shared challenges in railway operations, marketing, technical systems and cross-border connectivity.
Participants will engage in plenary sessions, CEO-meetings, technical and marketing breakout streams, and networking opportunities aimed at building stronger partnerships, fostering innovation and aligning rail infrastructure development with the broader vision of a seamlessly integrated ASEAN transport network. By hosting the conference, Malaysia reinforces its leadership role in the ASEAN region and signals its commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient and integrated railway systems as strategic enablers of economic growth, connectivity and regional unity.
Key take-aways will include:
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Insight into emerging railway technologies and digitalisation.
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Strategies for marketing, operations, technical innovation and network interoperability.
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Opportunities to establish cross-border and regional partnerships.
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A strengthened platform for ASEAN railway operators to collaborate toward the shared vision of “One Community, One Railway Network”.