A glance at the inaugural International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai

Shanghai, October 2023. From 29 November to 2 December 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will open for the 18th edition, housing more than 5,600 exhibitors in over 300,000 sqm of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Globally recognised as one of the most influential platforms for the automotive industry, the exhibition remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting business growth and navigating market transformation. Amongst some 70 fringe events, the debuting International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai is set to be a major highlight; it includes a series of events that zero in on the developments and advancements within specific sectors.

Overall, industry experts, thought-leaders and high-level representatives from around the world are speaking in this year's fringe programme. The events are expected to amplify rapid advancements in technology and the macro-operating environment across different automotive markets around the world.

Delving deep into key sectors of the supply chain, the show is poised to unveil the industry's most pressing topics as the International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai takes centre stage. The event stream will explore the rising influence of new energy vehicles (NEV), electrification and digitalisation, and how the industrial chain, market, policies and regulations are adapting based on these trends. The international pull is set to spark engaging discussions on collaborative opportunities between countries and regions, as well as touch upon some challenges in the market.

International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai (main conference – 29 November)

Dr Qing Ding, Founding Partner of Shentou Capital will moderate the conference, bringing together leading auto parts companies such as Bilstein, Bosch, Rheinmetall, Tieliu and more. One such speaker Mr Sun Xiaohong, Secretary General of the Automobile Branch of the China Chamber of Commerce for Imports and Exports of Machinery and Electronic Products, will take lead in sharing an analysis of the import and export of vehicles and automotive parts and components.

Other topics include:

• The global business strategies of leading tier one supplier's and perspectives on the China market

• How parts and components suppliers can upgrade their businesses efficiently under electrification and digitalisation

• A long-term outlook of transformation in the global automotive supply chain

Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2023 (30 November)

With the technological and mechanical differences in NEVs (compared to traditional fuel vehicles), it is only natural that industry-wide transformations are unfolding across the supply chain. Speakers such as, Ms Lang Xuehong, Deputy Secretary General of the China Automobile Dealers Association and Director of Industry Coordination, Secretary General of the Industry Coordination and Development Committee, and Mr Wang Songtao, Regional President of Automotive Aftermarket, Asia Pacific, Robert Bosch GmbH, as well as decision-makers from leading repair companies will delve into:

• An analysis of key global automotive aftermarkets

• Changes in automotive parts distribution channels across Europe

• The evolution of digitalisation driving growth in aftermarket parts sales

• Navigating the development of China's automotive parts distribution

• The integration of traditional maintenance and the new energy vehicle aftermarket

Used Car Strategy and Development Forum 2023 (1 December)

Experts will weigh in on business opportunities from the circulation of used cars. Key topics include:

• A review and forecast of China's used car export market

• Trends in the Middle East and African automotive markets; the advantages and challenges of exporting used cars to these markets

• Establishing overseas warehouses to facilitate exporting activities

In addition, the International Summit of Connected-Vehicle Policies and Regulations 2023 (29 November) and China International Tyre Industry Conference 2023 (1 December) will complete the conference schedule.

The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the China National Machinery Industry International Co Ltd (Sinomachint). Please contact Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd on + 852 2802 7728, visit www.automechanika-shanghai.com or email auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com for further enquiries.