Co-organised by the National Development and Reform Commission’s International Cooperation Centre (NDRC’s ICC) and Messe Frankfurt, the premiere NextGen Auto International Summit China, will bring together automotive industry executives, senior Chinese government representatives and overseas industry experts to interact, exchange ideas, promote new strategies, as well as explore new technologies, services and applications.
Progress and priorities for strategic industry development under China’s 12th Five-Year Plan will be addressed by NDRC and other representatives from government and influential institutes.
Delegates from OEMs, government authorities and institutes, suppliers and service providers, will take away new insights on the way forward to a more sustainable and profitable future across the industry value chain.
A selection of the critical business and technology issues being addressed by authoritative speakers from China and around the world include:
1. Policies and priorities on China’s automotive industry development — Future directions for innovation and growth:
• Keynote — National Reform and Development Commission (NDRC), China
• Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC), China — Mr. Hou Yunchun, Vice President
• Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), China — Dr. Zhen Zijian, Vice Director, National 863 Program, Office of Energy Conservation and New Energy Vehicle Project
2. New business models and technology strategies — Collaboration, quality, standards and branding for competitiveness:
• McKinsey & Co., China — Dr. Tiezheng Li, Automotive Practice Leader, Engagement Manager
• Synergistics, China — Mr. Bill Russo, President & CEO
• WirelessCar, Sweden — Mr. Martin Rosell, Managing Director
3. Transition to a smart connected, zero emission future — Lessons from overseas:
• ElBil2020, Sweden — Mr. Allan Larsson, Vice Chairman and Project Manager
• Association for eMobility (BEM), Germany — Mr. Christian Heep, Chief Executive Officer
• MAI, Malaysia — Mr. M. Madani Sahari, Chief Executive Officer
4. E-mobility and personal transportation — Critical technology innovations and best practice design for success:
• Efficient Drivetrains, USA — Dr. Andy Frank, Chief Technology Officer (“father” of the PHEV)
• Proton, Malaysia — Mr. Md Ridzuan Bin Md Yusof, Head, Advanced Research and Collaboration, Research Department
• CATARC, China — Mr. Cheng Wang, Deputy Chief Engineer, Clean Energy Vehicle Productivity Promotion Center
5. Connected vehicle, mobile communications and telematics — Expanding the value chain, transforming driver safety and comfort and generating new revenues:
• GSMA, Europe — Ms. Francesca Forestieri, Director, mAutomotive, Connected Living Programme
• ITRI, Taiwan — Mr. Michael Li, Division Manager, Telematics and Vehicular Control Systems
• Sprint USA — Ms. Yijing Brentano, Vice President, International Business
6. Commercial vehicles and fleets — Realising cost savings, energy efficiencies and productivity benefits:
• City of Santa Ana, CA, USA — Mr. Rick D. Longobart, Executive Director, Clean Energy Vehicle Productivity Promotion Center (top fleet manager of the year)
• Scania China — Mr. Mats Harborn, Chief Representative
7. Energy storage and battery hype vs. reality — Assuring safe and efficient operation for the e-mobility revolution:
• Lux Research, USA — Mr. Zhuo Zhang, Research Analyst
• National Engineering Lab for EV, BIT, China — Dr. Cheng Lin, Professor, Vice Director
8. Charging and infrastructure impacts — Innovation in fast charging and wireless solutions, deployments and market strategies:
• Qualcomm Europe — Dr. Anthony Thomson, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing (founder of HaloIPT)
• TEPCO & CHAdeMO, Japan — Mr. Hiroyuki Aoki, Senior Manager, Mobility Technology Group
For the latest program agenda, speakers and timings, please visit the summit website: www.nextgenautosummit-china.com.