2020 Event highlights
Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2020
The summit will delve into the challenges of the international supply chain after the pandemic and the rise of the demands in localisation and regionalisation. It also will focus on the future development of aftermarket such as supply chain improvement through operation and management. Future trends in automotive aftermarket such as digital trends, platforms and market players integration and cross-collaboration will also be discussed.
Date: 3 December 2020
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC Grand Ballroom (2/F)
China Automobile Dealers Used Car Industry Development Forum 2020
The summit will discuss the used-car related policies and market developments. Recently, the government has issued various policies to support the used-car market, such as lifting the restriction of the second-hand vehicles to be sold in other cities and a sharp reduction of tax. The summit will explore the opportunities of the used-car market from a different perspective from macroeconomy, industry to enterprise levels, and its impacts on the entire automotive supply chain.
Date: 4 December 2020
Time: 09:30 – 11:45
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC banquet hall on the second floor
The summit will delve into the challenges of the international supply chain after the pandemic and the rise of the demands in localisation and regionalisation. It also will focus on the future development of aftermarket such as supply chain improvement through operation and management, reducing the proportion of 4S stores. Future trends in automotive aftermarket such as digital trends, platforms and market players integration and cross-collaboration will also be discussed.
Date: 3 December 2020
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC Grand Ballroom (2/F)
Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility Summit 2020
With the theme of "Trends and challenges in the transformation of automotive from manufacturing to mobility services", the summit will conduct in-depth discussions and thoughts exchanges on future travel, how traditional automobile manufacturers embrace with AI and car connectivity, and the human-vehicle interaction in the 5G era.
Date: 2 December 2020
Time: 13:30 – 16:40
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC Grand Ballroom (2/F)
Connected Vehicle Policy and Regulations International Summit 2020
Focusing on the development trends of China's connected-vehicles industry, it gathers industry experts to analyse the development of the industry and the policy and regulation issues, as well as the commercialisation trends of connected-vehicles in China.
Date: 2 December 2020
Time: 09:30 – 12:20
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC Grand Ballroom (2/F)
China International Tyre Industry Conference 2020
With the rapid development of the automotive market, Chinese tire’s revenue is exponentially increasing in market. Leading firms will be invited to share their experiences in brand building, smart manufacturing and digital platforms, and to explore the ways for China's enterprises to speed up their digitalization. Overseas exports and related risks after COVID-19 will also be discussed.
Date: 4 December 2020
Time: 13:30 – 17:00
Venue: InterContinental Shanghai Hongqiao NECC Grand Ballroom (2/F)
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Industry Transformation Summit 2020
The summit aims to provide more new opportunities for enterprises to strengthen domestic sales business and provide corresponding solutions to the problems existing in the manufacturing, distribution and terminals of the automotive repair and maintenance industry. With multiple resources from the government, industry associations and media, more cooperation opportunities will be provided for exhibitors and visitors, to build up a professional platform for information exchange and sharing.
Date: 3 December 2020
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
Venue: Forum Area in NECC
Shanghai International Automobile Investment Opportunity Seminar
As an important target industry for foreign investment, automobile industry is also paid close attention by relevant investment institutions. Take the opportunity of AMS platform, "Shanghai International Automobile Investment Opportunity Seminar " will fully elaborate the relevant market opportunities, investment opportunities and cooperation opportunities in the automotive field, and promote the investment work related to the auto industry. The conference will invite industry experts, auto zone, auto finance and other industry companies to conduct in-depth analysis of the investment environment of Shanghai's auto industry, enhance the exchanges between enterprises, and build a bridge between companies and investment institutions.
Date: 3 December 2020
Time: 14:00 – 16:40
Venue: Hall 1, Wein Cineplex, NECC
Automotive Aftermarket Service & Marketing Digital Innovation Summit 2020
As digital transformation continues to deepen in the automotive industry, companies are gradually exploring digital and intelligent technology solutions. Tencent hopes to help you create a new format of digital marketing, establish a competitive advantage in the automobile aftermarket, and help companies achieve further development.
Date: 4 December 2020
Time: 09:30 – 12:00
Venue: Forum Area 5.1(Booth 5.1H62)
Webinar review
The impacts of COVID-19 on the Asia automotive market, implications and opportunities in the post-pandemic era
Date: 9 July 2020 (Thu)
Time: 17:00 Beijing (GMT+8)
With the lockdowns gradually lifted and stimulus packages introduced, automotive markets in Asian countries have been shown signs of recovery with their production resumed and sales orders gradually picking up.
Experts including leading player, association, and consulting firm in the Asian region will come together to discuss the current market situations with latest market data, government policies, distribution channels, and service sector. It will also delve into the new opportunities aftermath of the pandemic in Asia.
*Conducted in English only
Turning crisis into opportunity - uncover export markets for China auto parts
Date: 28 July 2020 (Tue)
The coronavirus outbreak disrupts the global automotive supply chain. With foreign trade orders plummeted, automotive manufacturers who depend heavily on exports have encountered great difficulties. Many of them are eager to learn about the situations and recovery of the overseas market especially on the impacts of the automotive service sector, consumption and behaviors of the consumer end.
In this light, we have invited experts of Europe and the Middle East automotive aftermarket to reveal the current market situation and give an outlook on the demand in the second half of this year. An exporting manufacturer will also share their know-how for the ways to find out target exporting markets, turning the “crisis” into “opportunity”.
*Conducted in Chinese Only
How digital platform in automotive aftermarket find new opportunities in crisis
Date: 14 August 2020 (Fri)
Fueled by the increase in car ownership and car sales, the automotive aftermarket in China has been undergoing rapid growth. At the same time, the adoption of the industrial Internet has accelerated new players from OEMs, parts manufacturers, e-commerce platforms, insurance companies to compete with the traditional players in the auto parts supply chain, yet its service quality and efficiency still have rooms to improve.
The automotive aftermarket consolidation is accelerated especially during the outbreak and leaves many weaker players out of the market. Meanwhile, many digital platform based operators are extending their reach to the chained stores in a bid to offer end-to-end service to their customers. This webinar will invite different kinds of digital platform operators in the aftermarket such as auto parts suppliers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, tyres, and insurance company to discuss branding strategies, standardization, and resources management.
*Conducted in Chinese
Connected commercial vehicles – the next blue ocean of the automotive market
Date: 26 August 2020 (Wed)
With the proliferation of 5G, artificial intelligence, and industrial Internet, the development of vehicle connectivity has entered the fast lane. In recent years, the connected commercial vehicle has become the R&D hotspot. In March 2020, the Chinese government has proposed a "new infrastructure" plan which further supports the development in this area.
Automechanika Shanghai has invited experts, scholars, and practitioners from eminent associations, vehicle companies, and tech firms to discuss the developments of the connected commercial vehicles from the perspectives of market policy, business landscape and economy. In addition, its commercial prospects, challenges, and opportunities in 3-5 years down the road will be further discussed.
*Conducted in Chinese
(Information as of 27 August 2020)