At this pivotal moment in the transformation of the automotive industry, intelligent connectivity and AI technologies are reshaping the industrial landscape. In response to the emerging trends in innovative applications and aligning closely with the latest developments such as product approval for intelligent connected vehicles and the integration of AI in automotive applications, this forum will convene experts from government authorities, leading academics, and renowned representatives from autonomous vehicle manufacturers and the AI sector. The discussions will delve into the latest regulatory trends in assisted driving, innovative applications of AI technology, and significant advancements in industrial commercialisation.
| Date | 26 November 2025 |
| Time | 09:30-17:00 |
| Venue | 2F, Grand Ballroom 2+3, InterContinental Shanghai NECC |
Conference Agenda
| 09:30 | Opening Remarks | Qin Kongjian, Chief Expert, CATARC; Director, Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center |
| 09:35 | Welcome Speech | Fiona Chiew, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd Xu Yaozong, Deputy Director of China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center |
| 09:45 | Sharing on Product Management System and Practice for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Equipment Industry Development Center |
| 10:05 | Sharing on Sandbox Supervision and Practice for Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) | Samr Defective Product Recall Technical Center |
| 10:25 | Research Progress and Trends of Intelligent Connected Vehicle Transportation Services | Zhou Wei, Director / Professor, Research Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport |
| 10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:55 | Strategies for Chinese Automakers in the Evolving Global Data Regulations Era | Du Zhibin, Deputy General Manager, CATARC Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd |
| 11:15 | Trends in Key Policy Adjustments for Intelligent Connected Technologies and Recommendations for Response | Shen Yangliu, Senior Director, ICV Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center |
| 11:35 | Developing a Certification Framework and Compliance Roadmap for Intelligent Connected Vehicles | Liu Yuying, Intelligent Connected Vehicle Product Certification Engineer, CATARC Huacheng Certification (Tianjin) Co Ltd |
| 11:55 | Midday Summary | Qin Kongjian, Chief Expert, CATARC; Director, Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center |
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 14:00 | Afternoon Session Opening | Ge Peng, Deputy Director, ICV Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center |
| 14:05 | Advanced Track Testing and Evaluation Systems for High-Level Autonomous Driving | Xiong Lu, Dean and Professor, School of Automotive Studies at Tongji University |
| 14:25 | Application and Policy & Regulation of Germany’s Intelligent Connected Vehicles Sector | Stacy Dong, Head of Policy and Regulation of German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) |
| 14:45 | Challenges and Solutions for Mass Production of Assisted Driving Vehicles | Li Xi, Head of Autonomous Driving R&D for Global Platforms, CARIAD China |
| 15:05 | Commercialisation and Technological Innovation of Functional Self-driving Vehicles | Zhao Wei, Director of the Industry Development Center, Public Affairs Department, Meituan Autonomous Vehicles |
| 15:25 | Innovations of AI-Enabled Panoramic Intelligent Perception and Interaction Systems | Jet Zhang, Vice President of Technology, Pateo |
| 15:45 | Global Commercialisation and Technological Innovation of Self-driving Vehicles | Wang Qiang, President of Government Affairs, PonyAI |
| 16:05 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:20 | Salon Discussion: Safety vs Development: Industry Technology Practice, Mid-to-Long-Term Development and Policy Advices - The Application and Trends of Commercial AI Technology in the Automotive Industry - Challenges of Intelligent Connected Technology Applications Safety and its Countermeasures - Policy Recommendations for Promoting the Innovations and Safety Application |
Moderator: Wang Yafei, Professor, School of Mechanical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Speakers: Gina Woo, Chief Expert, Automated Driving Safety and Policy, Baidu Zhang Donglin, Director of Intelligent Driving, SAIC Motor Chen Tao, Chief Scientist of Intelligentisation and Vice President of Corporation Research & Development Institute, Dongfeng Motor Chery |
Speakers
Qin Kongjian
Chief Expert, CATARC; Director, Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center
Xu Yaozong
Deputy Director of China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center
Zhou Wei
Director / Professor, Research Institute of Highway Ministry of Transport
Du Zhibin
Deputy General Manager, CATARC Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd
Shen Yangliu
Senior Director, ICV Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center
Liu Yuying
Intelligent Connected Vehicle Product Certification Engineer, CATARC Huacheng Certification (Tianjin) Co Ltd
Ge Peng
Deputy Director, ICV Research Department, China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center
Xiong Lu
Dean and Professor, School of Automotive Studies at Tongji University
Stacy Dong
Head of Policy and Regulation of German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Li Xi
Head of Autonomous Driving R&D for Global Platforms, CARIAD China
Zhao Wei
Director of the Industry Development Center, Public Affairs Department, Meituan Autonomous Vehicles
Jet Zhang
Vice President of Technology, Pateo
Wang Qiang
President of Government Affairs, PonyAI
Wang Yafei
Professor, School of Mechanical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Gina Woo
Chief Expert, Automated Driving Safety and Policy, Baidu
Onsite Photos
*Information as of 19 November, 2025