Featuring over 480 global speakers, more than 30% of the programme focuses on international trends and cross-industry collaboration to connect participants with wider industry resources for business expansion and development. It includes direct access to initiatives for talent development, and offers technical insights on technologies and future mobility trends. Topics range from energy and powertrain, intelligent connectivity, commercial vehicles, after-sales services, certification and standards, semiconductors, embodied AI, and the low-altitude economy.
Flagship Events
High-profile industry gatherings will explore trends, policies and innovations, shaping industry conversation and building brand influence.
International Automotive Industry Conference 2026 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai – CEO Summit
An exclusive forum for global C-suite automotive leaders to discuss cross-border collaboration, trade policy navigation, and resilient strategies for the smart mobility era.
Date: 1 December 2026
Time: 14:00 – 20:00
Venue: Grand Ballroom 2&3, 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai NECC
Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation and Development Conference 2026 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai
This summit gathers government authorities, academics, OEMs, and AI experts to advance intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) from pilot testing to large-scale commercial deployment through unified safety, regulation, and tech collaboration.
Date: 2 December 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Grand Ballroom 2&3, 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai NECC
Electric Logistics & Commercial Vehicles International Forum 2026
This forum brings together OEMs, logistics operators, energy providers, and investors to explore integrated solutions for new energy commercial vehicles — focusing on charging infrastructure, battery operations, zero-carbon parks, and overseas market expansion.
Date: 2 December 2026
Time: 09:30 – 17:40
Venue: Hall 4.2, NECC (Shanghai)
AIAG Asia Quality Summit 2026
Focused on the theme "Go Global, Grow Local," this summit guides automotive suppliers through international expansion, IATF 16949 updates, quality management tools, and overseas compliance strategies for sustainable global growth.
Date: 3 December 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Hall 4.2, NECC (Shanghai)
Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2026
This summit addresses global aftermarket growth, focusing on NEV maintenance, compliance standards, supply chain resilience, and cross-border channel collaboration for sustainable international expansion.
Date: 3 December 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Venue: Grand Ballroom 2&3, 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai NECC
Automotive Semiconductor Ecosystem Development Forum 2026
Under the theme "Connecting Chips to Mobility," this forum convenes OEMs, Tier 1s, chipmakers, and researchers to drive automotive semiconductor innovation, localisation pathways, vehicle-level integration, and supply chain resilience.
Date: 3 December 2026
Time: 13:30 – 18:00
Venue: Hall 4.2, NECC (Shanghai)
Used Car Strategy and Development Forum 2026 – Africa
This forum explores cross-border trade opportunities, regulatory compliance, and market entry strategies for exporting pre-owned vehicles and aftermarket services to the expanding African market.
Date: 4 December 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:20
Venue: Grand Ballroom 2&3, 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai NECC
Tyre Industry Conference 2026
This conference brings together tyre manufacturers, vehicle OEMs, and industry experts to address EV tyre innovations, global trade compliance, ESG requirements, and distribution strategies for the global tyre value chain.
Date: 4 December 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Venue: Grand Ballroom 2&3, 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai NECC
Three Thematic Areas
Connect and Collaborate
Year-round events connect carmakers and suppliers, drive the exploration of investment, integrate resources, and support collaboration to foster global cooperation.
Global Collective
Promotes global investment, facilitates international cooperation, and advances business globalisation.
Technical Seminar Series
Delves into cutting-edge technologies and promotes R&D collaboration, focusing on AI and intelligent driving, intelligent chassis, intelligent safety, powertrain innovation, thermal management and trye technology.
Talent Development Series
Education and training initiatives connecting companies with talent to cultivate skilled global workforces.
Interested in sponsoring an event?
We offer a wide range of options for exhibitors to sponsor our fringe events and online activities.
- Title Sponsor
- Speaking Slot Sponsor
- Event Commercial Sponsorship
- Company Standee Bunting Display
- Brochure Distribution
- Coffee Break Sponsor
- Onsite Supply Sponsor – souvenirs, pens, bottled water, etc.
Contact Emily.He@china.messefrankfurt.com for details.