The Indonesia data center market is experiencing rapid expansion, growing from USD 2.8 billion in 2024 to an estimated USD 7.8 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.27%, according to the IMARC Group.

This growth is being driven by the country's rising digital economy, ongoing smart city developments, and increasing cloud computing adoption across businesses and institutions.

“The government’s push for digital economy, especially through smart city developments and e-commerce growth, is speeding up market development,” the report notes. (Source: IMARC Group, via openPR)

A Digital Backbone for the MICE Industry

As digital infrastructure becomes more advanced, it lays the foundation for smarter, tech-enabled MICE experiences — including hybrid events, virtual exhibitions, and real-time audience engagement.

While the report primarily focuses on digital infrastructure and cloud growth, many of the highlighted trends — such as smart city development, edge computing, and sustainable data center solutions — are highly relevant to the evolving needs of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.

In Indonesia, these advancements are particularly valuable to the national MICE sector, which is represented by ASPERAPI (Asosiasi Perusahaan Pameran Indonesia), also known as the Indonesia Exhibition Companies Association (IECA). The organization plays a key role in supporting the digital transformation of exhibitions and events across the country.

Sustainability is also a growing focus. With rising demand for eco-friendly, energy-efficient data centers, organizers can expect greater support for sustainable event management — a trend increasingly prioritized by global partners and clients.

In parallel, tighter regulations around data sovereignty and cybersecurity are prompting businesses to localize data storage and processing — a critical consideration for international conferences and exhibitions managing sensitive participant data.

The IMARC report identifies Java as the main hub for data center development, followed by significant growth in Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. These regional expansions present new opportunities for decentralized event hubs, enabling MICE activities to grow beyond Jakarta into emerging digital economies.

This aligns with IECA’s mission to strengthen Indonesia’s MICE industry nationwide by improving access, digital readiness, and regional infrastructure.

Indonesia’s booming data center market is more than a tech trend — it represents the foundation for a smarter, more agile MICE ecosystem. With support from organizations like IECA and continued infrastructure investment, the future of events in Indonesia looks increasingly digital, dynamic, and decentralized.

Source: “Indonesia Data Center Market: Industry Size, Trends, Outlook, and Market Share Research Report 2025–2033,” IMARC Group. Published on openPR — ASPERAPI**