The highly anticipated IATW 2024 – IATW 2024 8th Info Shanghai International Automotive Innovation Technology Week / NEAS CHINA 2024 12th Shanghai International New Energy Automobile Technology and Ecosystem Chain Expo / CIAIE 2024 18th Shanghai International Automotive Interior and Exterior Exhibition, organized by Info Convention and Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the China Electrotechnical Society, Shanghai Society of Automotive Engineers, and other prominent industry organizations, successfully concluded on 4th August 2024 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The event, held from August 2-4, marked a significant milestone with its expansive 70,000 square meter exhibition space, attracting 1,075 exhibitors and a record-breaking 63,268 professional visitors, including 3,852 international attendees.
Exhibition Highlights: A Showcase of Innovation:
The exhibition presented an extensive array of products and technologies spanning the entire automotive industry spectrum. This included innovations in new energy vehicles, drive motors, electric control systems, power batteries, and technologies for charging and battery swapping. It also covered energy supply solutions, electric braking, steering, and air conditioning systems, as well as interior and exterior design and manufacturing. Additionally, the showcase featured chassis and body systems, driving systems, chips, intelligent connectivity, autonomous driving technologies, automotive electronics, wiring harnesses, seats, smart cockpits, digital grilles, paints, coatings, plastic and decorative components, steering wheels, door panels, roofs, body panels, structural components, exterior parts, vehicle lighting, and illumination. The exhibition also highlighted testing, measurement, and quality control equipment, as well as comprehensive automotive parts, applied materials, processing technologies, smart equipment for digital factories, and various supporting facilities and accessories.
The event was designed to offer a professional platform for direct business interactions, accelerating the full electrification transformation of the automotive industry inline with carbon neutrality goals. It aimed to foster a sustainable automotive industry chain and supply chain while collaboratively building a new ecosystem for green, low-carbon, and sustainable development in the global automotive sector.
Additionally, the exhibition enhanced global collaboration within the automotive industry and significantly advanced China’s position as a leading automotive powerhouse.
Grand Opening Ceremony: A Gathering of Industry Leaders
The event’s opening ceremony, held in Hall N3 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center, was marked by the presence of distinguished guests. Key attendees included:
- Zhou Weidong, President of the Machinery Industry Sub-Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
- HanYi, Secretary-General of the China Electrotechnical Society
- Yao Jie, Supervisor and Deputy Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers
- YanJianlai, Executive Secretary-General of the China Society of Automotive Engineers
- Zhang Wei, Deputy Director of the Second Industrial Division of the Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce
- ZhangAnqing, Sales Director OF East Chaina of Zhuhai Inbo Electric Co., Ltd.
- Wang Zhenlong, Executive President and Secretary-General of the Industry Cluster Branch of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers
- Wang Pengfei, Head ofAutomotive Division & Consumer Electronics in China of Sika Co., Ltd.
- Liu Fen, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Society ofAutomotive Engineers
- ShiXudong, Vehicle Project Manager of ShangaiJidu Automobile Co., Ltd.
- Xu Shucai,Vice President of Tsinghua University Suzhou Automotive Research Institute
- Zhao Min, Deputy Secretary-General ofthe Shanghai Traffic Electronics Industry Association
- Shi Qin,President of the Anhui Automobile Industry Association
- Zhou Fatao, Secretary-General ofthe Guangdong New Energy Vehicle Industry Association
- Zhang Ruifeng, Secretary-General of the Guangdong Greater Bay Area New Energy Vehicle Industry Technology Innovation Alliance
- Yan An, Secretary-General of the China Automotive Electronics and Electrical Systems Development Center
- Liang Yutong, Secretary-General of the Guangdong Connector Association
- LiuYang, China Liaison Officer of the Netherlands Hydrogen Industry Alliance
Zhou Weidong officially opened the event with the declaration: “I declare the opening ofIATW – The 8th Shanghai International Automotive Innovation Technology Week 2024!” His announcement set the tone for a dynamic and engaging event, filled with technological innovations and industry insights.
Innovative Exhibits: Cutting-Edge Technologies on Display
IATW 2024 showcased a broad spectrum of innovative products and groundbreaking technologies from leading companies in the automotive supply chain industry. Exhibitors included industry giants such as NIO, JiDu, 3M, Enpower, THB, Gree Xinyuan Electronics, CRRC, SHedrive, HIWA, ECEC, Tonghe Electronics, WuxiXinan Technology, Yuhua Electric, DEGSON, DONGNAN Electronics, Zhejiang Wenda Electronics, SEG Automotive, Baolong, NICHIBO DC Motor, STRUST, CHNBEL, JINMAO, ELLINGTONE, TE Connectivity, ZYCON, SEEYAO, Fenda New Energy, Biaodi, FERRO TEC, ZHEJIANG XCC GROUP, THIEME, NIEBLING, VACUST, NATGRAPH, SCHURTER, Kunshan Biaoxin Automation Technology, BELAN, RAYTRON, Lixiao Intelligence, ATOM, DIAS, Advanced Technology & Materials, AURIA, KAWASHIMA SELKON, Jiangsu Zhonglian, SCCP, S.S.I CO.,LTD., XFL, Jiangyin Yanli Auto Accessories, HiPOINT, Bostik, Huitian New Material, Sino-adhesive New Material, Tianyang New Materials, HURTE GAS, SANHE GROUP, Bochao, EVERISE, SANFANG, TAURAS, Double Elephant GROUP, Achilles, Tianshou, HANQUAN, YWN, ACONIC, Wanfang, Proell Ink Trading Shanghai, HENKEY INK, LINGKE, LEISTER, Hanbon Sci. & Tech., YINENGTECH, HAN’S YUEMING LASER GROUP, gbos, INA intelligent, jWELL, TDW, THIEME, NIEBLING, NATGRAPH, WEISHI MACHINERY, Atong Machinery, SYSCO MACHINERY, Huasen Machinery, FOXTRON, SOKAN, ANZE AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT, HUACHEN ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, HE FENG, Ruiqi Electronic, MERCIAN AUTO COMPONENT, CASHEW-UVCHEM ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, and JING CHAO LI MOULD & PLASTIC.
These companies presented their latest products, technological achievements, and innovative solutions, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees
High-Tech Seminars: Exploring the Future of Automotive Technology
The event featured more than ten high-tech seminars that covered a broad range of topics within the automotive industry. These seminars included discussions on new energy vehicle technology, trinity electric systems (battery, motor, and controller), battery charging and swapping, automotive interior and exterior decoration, intelligent vehicles, and flying cars. Over 200 keynote speeches on emerging technologies and trends attracted more than 3,000 automotive engineers and 10,000 professional attendees.
These seminars provided a comprehensive view of the future of the automotive industry, bringing together leaders and experts from production, academia, research, application, finance, and services. Technical executives from major enterprises, both domestic and international, shared insights on future industry trends, fostering collaboration and innovation in the development of intelligent new energy vehicles.
International Collaboration: Fostering Global Partnerships
IATW 2024 played a pivotal role in fostering business partnerships across the international new energy industrial chain. The event welcomed over 60 visiting delegations from various industrial associations and renowned enterprises, including the Jiangsu Automotive Engineering Society, Shanghai Traffic Electronics Industry Association, Zhejiang Energy Industry Federation, Tianjin Automobile Parts Manufacturing Industry Association, Ningbo Automobile Parts Association, Chuzhou Automobile
Equipment Manufacturing Industry Association, Automobile Alumni Union Platform, Suzhou New Energy Automobile Industry Chamber of Commerce, Yangzhou Automobile Industry Association, SAIC Motor, Hyundai Motor, and Marabu.
The event also hosted over a thousand foreign guests from countries and regions such as Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Singapore, Kuwait, Russia, India, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Algeria, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Côted’Ivoire, and Israel. This international representation further strengthened global cooperation and exchange, positioning IATW 2024 as a key player in advancing the future of the automotive industry.
Conclusion: A Milestone in Automotive Innovation
The successful conclusion of IATW 2024 has once again underscored its importance as a premier platform for advancing the automotive industry’s future. The event has driven technological innovation and fostered sustainable development across the global automotive ecosystem.
As IATW continues to grow in scale and influence, it remains a cornerstone for industry professionals seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
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