Co-organised with Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the summit has invited representatives from leading companies including Wolk-Aftermarket, ZF, AC QICHE, Casstime and EY Transaction Advisory Services to cover the automotive aftermarket in Europe and China, trends for OEMs increasing their investment in the aftermarket, new business models in the supply chain and chain stores, opportunities for new energy vehicles, finance and insurance, and more.

Under the theme of "Moving forward to 2020: A Dialogue with OEMs to find Mutual Goals", senior management and experts from China Automotive Technology Research Centre, Geely automobile Research institute, Valeo Group China and more, will present and share their insights on the technological development as well as the related policies and regulations of car connectivity in China. Comprehensive topics range from 5G and C-V2X, AI to the connected car, ADAS, autonomous driving, safety and more. The summit will conclude with a panel discussion on how to enhance the functional safety and cybersecurity on autonomous vehicles.

It will feature the transformation and upgrading of tyre manufacturing and China's export of rubber tyres and beyond, covering the insightful sharing and immediate cooperation opportunities around the globe. Professionals from manufacturers, distributors, retailers and associations will present topics that include market outlook, intelligent manufacturing, building a strong brand, export analysis and more.

IBIS China will bring together the influencers and key decision-makers in the Chinese auto collision repair industry, discussing the umbrella topic of "Embracing transformation: how to seize the opportunities of change in the Chinese collision repair market". Delegates will leave IBIS China 2019 with the knowledge, know-how, resources, and confidence to continue to widen their network of contacts and lead their businesses to success.

As one of the dedicated fringe events for Body & Paint making its debut in Automechanika Shanghai, National bodyshops will go head-to-head designing custom car bonnets and will showcase their finished product at the fair.

The event series has already been met by overwhelming praise from global Automechanika shows. Selected by an expert panel and the public, the winner will be invited to Automechanika Frankfurt next year for the grand finale, along with the winning companies from other Automechanika events.

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon offer registered exhibitors, buyers and travel companions an exclusive opportunity to enjoy great savings on flights from worldwide to Shanghai, China.

 Book online via the MICE online offer page or contact your nearest Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon reservations office and quote the MICE Event Code by online registration.

Following last year's success, Messe Frankfurt once again participates as an exhibitor in the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) to showcase the company's global network and efforts in the China market, including projects along the Belt & Road route and the Greater Bay Area. Visit our booth (1.1C5-03) to learn more, and win a trip to one of our worldwide fairs!