The 4th China Intelligent Electric Vehicle Technology and Supply Chain Exhibition in 2026

　　I. Background of the Event
 

　　Currently, the global automotive industry's transformation towards intelligence and electrification continues to deepen, industry competition is intensifying, and technological iteration is changing with each passing day, which is accelerating the reshaping of the global automotive industry pattern and industrial ecology.
 

　　Since the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's new energy vehicles have continuously expanded their global competitive advantages driven by both policies and the market. The leapfrog technological generation combined with consumption upgrading has promoted the in-depth integration of China's new energy vehicle industry with AI, electronic information, new materials, energy and other industries, and subverted the original manufacturing methods, business models and industrial ecology, bringing new challenges and opportunities.
 

　　Chongqing is one of China's major automobile production bases with a complete industrial system and rich application scenarios. At present, 1 out of every 9 automobiles in China is produced in Sichuan and Chongqing. Empowered by the national strategy of the "Chengdu-Chongqing Twin Cities Economic Circle", Sichuan and Chongqing have continued to improve the industrial chain ecology of "complete vehicle + parts + after-sales market" in accordance with the ideas of vehicle-component coordination, software-hardware integration and joint ecological construction, and are accelerating the construction of a world-class intelligent connected new energy vehicle industrial cluster.
 

　　2026 is the first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan". Carrying history and forging ahead, it is of great significance to hold a series of activities such as the "4th China Intelligent Electric Vehicle Technology and Supply Chain Exhibition" to build a world-class automotive ecological cooperation platform, invite global top institutions and leading guests to Chongqing for exchanges, explore forward-looking trends, interpret industrial new policies, discuss ecological cooperation, promote the landing and application of cutting-edge technologies, the integration and complementation of industrial chains, the collaborative innovation of supply chains, and jointly build a new ecology of the intelligent connected new energy vehicle industry.
 

　　II. Brief Introduction of the Event
 

　　(1) Exhibition Overview
 

　　"China Intelligent Electric Vehicle Technology and Supply Chain Exhibition", referred to as "China Intelligent Electric Vehicle Exhibition" for short. Initiated in 2023, the exhibition is the first innovative ecological platform in China led and hosted by automobile enterprises, which is composed of exhibition, conference, supply and procurement matching, technology release, etc., based on R&D and procurement needs. Closely following the global industrial trends, the exhibition vertically and in-depth presents the complete ecological chain of intelligent electric vehicles from design, materials, key components, digital intelligent manufacturing to vehicle integration and application. Horizontally, it promotes in-depth docking among all parties in the industrial chain and innovation chain to achieve substantive cooperation. With the 4 core functions of "exhibition, release, exchange and procurement", it builds a one-stop ecological cooperation platform for new materials, new technologies, new equipment, new supply chains and innovative scientific and technological products facing the era of intelligent electric vehicles.
 

　　(2) Annual Conference Overview
 

　　"Chongqing Automotive Industry Annual Conference" was founded in 1988, held annually, and has been successfully held for 36 sessions so far. The conference has completely witnessed the development process of Chongqing's automotive industry. As one of the annual brand events of China's automotive industry, the conference has a high specification, large scale and wide influence. It is a new window to show the demeanor of Chongqing's automobile industry, a new platform for dialogue with the world, and a new carrier to promote in-depth cooperation in the whole chain.
 

　　The 37th Annual Conference in 2026 will gather more than 1,500 guests from all walks of life, including government leaders, industrial leaders, academicians and experts, and industry elites. Focusing on theme contents such as policy interpretation, strategic discussion, industrial cooperation and project docking, it will carry out extensive exchanges and cooperation through various forms such as theme forums, closed-door meetings, high-level dinners, supply and procurement matching, and project release.
 

　　(3) Overview of Ecological Cooperation Conference
 

　　"2026 3rd Chengdu-Chongqing Region (Chongqing) Automotive Industry Chain Ecological Cooperation Conference" is an innovative upgrade from the original supply chain conference. Guided and supported by Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, Chongqing Association for Science and Technology, Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, etc., the conference is jointly hosted by Chongqing Society of Automotive Engineers, Chongqing Automotive Industry Chamber of Commerce, Chengdu Automotive Industry Association, together with relevant automobile enterprises, top supply chain enterprises, universities, financial institutions and brother associations. The event is held in Chongqing (March) and Chengdu (May) once a year. Focusing on vehicle-component supporting cooperation, public domain vehicle cooperation, scientific research project cooperation, financial cooperation, etc., it builds a top-level exchange platform for the automotive industry in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, promotes substantive cooperation among relevant parties, and jointly builds a new ecology of the Chengdu-Chongqing automotive industry.
 

　　III. Time and Venue
 

　　Time: March 24-26, 2026
 

　　Venue: Chongqing International Expo Center, Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center
 

　　IV. Event Theme
 

　　 Building New Quality Productive Forces and Co-constructing a New Industrial Ecology
 

　　V. Structure and Scale
 

　　Conference Scale: Including 1 opening ceremony and plenary session, 1 ecological cooperation conference, 1 talent conference, 1 award ceremony and high-level exchange dinner, 2 enterprise visits, 1 industry selection, 1 youth automotive science and technology festival, more than 10 thematic forums, over 200 leading guests, and over 1,500 registered participants.
 

　　Exhibition Scale: Expected exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, over 300 global exhibitors, and over 20,000 professional visitors.
 

　　VI. Organizing Institutions
 

　　Supporting Units: Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, Chongqing Association for Science and Technology, Chongqing Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Government
 

　　Organizers: Chongqing Society of Automotive Engineers, Chongqing Automotive Industry Chamber of Commerce, Chengdu Automotive Industry Association, Intelligent Electric Vehicle Full-Chain Innovation Cooperation Alliance, Chengdu-Chongqing Region Automotive Industry Collaborative Development Alliance, National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Vehicle Safety Technology, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., Seres Group Co., Ltd., Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd., Qingling Motors Co., Ltd.
 

　　Invited Co-organizers: Angang Group Co., Ltd., China Merchants Vehicle Test & Research Institute Co., Ltd., China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Western Science City Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., ChenZhi Automotive Technology Group Co., Ltd., China Mobile Group Chongqing Co., Ltd., China Telecom Co., Ltd. Chongqing Branch, China United Network Communications Co., Ltd. Chongqing Branch
 

　　Joint Support Units: Geely Automobile Holdings Co., Ltd., Great Wall Motor Company Limited Chongqing Branch, FAW-Volkswagen Automobile Co., Ltd. Chengdu Branch, FAW Toyota Motor (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company Limited, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. Chongqing Branch, Chongqing Changan Kuayue Vehicle Co., Ltd., Yibin Kaiyi Automobile Co., Ltd., China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Chengdu Wangpai Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd., Chongqing Lightweight Materials Industry Alliance, Chongqing Independent Brand Automobile Collaborative Innovation Center, Sichuan Society of Automotive Engineers, Shaanxi Society of Automotive Engineers, Chongqing University, Southwest University, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
 

　　Conference Executive Unit: Chongqing Century Boyue Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd.
 

　　Note: More partners are being updated
 

　　VII. Main Contents
 

　　(1) Intelligent Electric Technology and Supply Chain Ecological Exhibition.
 

　　Time: March 24-26, 2026
 

　　Venue: Hall S2, Chongqing International Expo Center
 

　　Content: Focus on new materials, new technologies, new products, new equipment, new supply chains and cutting-edge scientific and technological products in the automotive field. Directionally invite leading complete vehicle and supply chain enterprises to participate.
 

　　(2) Main Forum 1: Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session.
 

　　Time: 14:30-17:30, March 24, 2026
 

　　Venue: Liangjiang Hall C, Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center
 

　　Content: Invite well-known academicians, political leaders and enterprise leaders from around the world to participate. Explore forward-looking trends, interpret industrial policies, facilitate project docking, jointly build an industrial ecology, and discuss the future of the industry. The expected conference scale is 1,500 people.
 

　　(3) Main Forum 2: 2026 3rd Chengdu-Chongqing Region (Chongqing) Automotive Industry Chain Ecological Cooperation Conference.
 

　　Time: 09:30-12:00, March 24, 2026
 

　　Venue: Hall S2, Chongqing International Expo Center
 

　　Content: Focus on vehicle-component supporting cooperation, public domain vehicle cooperation, scientific research project cooperation, financial cooperation, charging and swapping cooperation, etc., to build a top-level exchange platform for the automotive industry in the Chengdu-Chongqing region and promote substantive cooperation among relevant parties. The expected conference scale is 500 people.
 

　　(4) Main Forum 3: 2026 Chongqing Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Talent Training Conference.
 

　　Time: 09:30-12:00, March 25, 2026
 

　　Venue: Hall S2, Chongqing International Expo Center
 

　　Content: To be guided and supported by Chongqing Association for Science and Technology, Chongqing Municipal Education Commission, Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, etc., starting from meeting the talent demand and training of Chongqing's "33618" industrial system and "Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Capital", it will conduct discussions and dialogues on enterprises' core talent demands, industry-education integration, international introduction, etc. The expected conference scale is 500 people.
 

　　(5) Guest Tour of the Exhibition.
 

　　Time: 14:00-14:30, March 24, 2026
 

　　Venue: Hall S2, Chongqing International Expo Center
 

　　Content: Invite leaders from government, industry, academia and research circles attending the opening ceremony to collectively visit the exhibition area and view representative enterprise booths and scientific and technological products.
 

　　(6) Award Ceremony and High-Level Exchange Dinner.
 

　　Time: 18:00-20:00, March 24, 2026
 

　　Venue: Liangjiang Hall C, Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center
 

　　Content: Invite leaders and guests from all walks of life, exhibitor leaders, member unit leaders, award-winning guests, etc. to attend. The expected number of participants is over 300.
 

　　(7) Selection Activity.
 

　　Time: January - March 2026
 

　　Venue: Liangjiang Hall C, Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center (Award Venue)
 

　　Content: Carry out selection and commendation for annual outstanding enterprises, teams and individuals in Chongqing's automotive industry, as well as excellent exhibitors and excellent supply chain enterprises.
 

　　(8) Series of Thematic Forums.
 

　　Time: March 24-26, 2026
 

　　Venue: Hall S2, Chongqing International Expo Center
 

　　Content: Focus on industry hotspots and industrial directions such as academic exchange, technical exchange, supply and procurement matching, the following thematic forums are initially proposed. (More themes are being solicited)
 

　　1. Young Academic Exchange and Cooperation; 2. Flying Car; 3. Embodied Intelligence; 4. Autonomous Driving; 5. Intelligent Cockpit; 6. Intelligent Manufacturing; 7. Key Technologies of Three Electric Systems; 8. Intelligent Chassis; 9. Interior and Exterior Trim; 10. Lightweight Technology; 11. Non-Metallic Materials.
 

　　(9) 2nd Chongqing Youth Automotive Science and Technology Festival.
 

　　Time: March 24-25, 2026
 

　　Venue: Chongqing International Expo Center and intelligent manufacturing factories such as Changan and Seres
 

　　Content: Through immersive research combining theory and practice, stimulate teenagers' spirit of scientific exploration and cultivate future automotive scientific and technological talents. The activity includes visiting automobile history exhibitions, manually assembling automobile models, listening to popular science lectures, and visiting automobile intelligent manufacturing factories.
 

　　VIII. Exhibition Themes
 

　　(1) Complete Vehicle Innovation Technology
 

　　Invite passenger car, commercial vehicle, technology companies, ecological platforms, etc., to systematically display new concepts, new breakthroughs and new achievements in complete vehicle development and application.
 

　　(2) Intelligent Connected System
 

　　Perception systems such as autonomous driving maps, high-precision positioning, visual perception, and road test intelligent perception; Basic technologies such as operating systems, domain controllers, IGBT, automotive chips, gateways, 5G technology, AI, communication devices, OTA technology, digital keys, software definition, functional safety, information security, edge computing, data closed loop, and autonomous driving fusion algorithms; Internet of Vehicles and intelligent cockpit systems such as V2X, HUD, central control instruments and vehicle displays, interactive technology, T-BOX, intelligent rearview mirrors, automotive cockpit SoC, intelligent cockpit, multi-screen and connected screen of cockpit central control, TSP manufacturers, comfort systems, intelligent seats, intelligent surfaces, vehicle XR (VR/AR/MR), and cockpit Agent.
 

　　(3) New Energy and Power System
 

　　Pure electric system; Hybrid power system; Hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology; Internal combustion engine technology; Power assembly, electric drive system, electronic control system, power battery system; Key components such as drive motors and reducers; Pure electric/hybrid/extended range thermal management systems; Power and energy storage battery thermal management systems; Thermal management integrated modules, electronic control thermal management systems, power electrical component thermal management systems; Permanent magnet materials, sealing materials, etc.; High-voltage wiring harness and connectors, etc.
 

　　(4) Chassis System
 

　　Intelligent chassis by-wire technologies such as brake-by-wire/steer-by-wire/suspension-by-wire, chassis domain controllers, and high-precision sensors; ADAS related technologies such as adaptive cruise control system, parking assist system, adjustable damping control system, lane departure and driving warning system, and automatic emergency braking system; Collaborative control technology; Lightweight chassis components; Hub motors, suspension assemblies, brake assemblies, steering components; Shock absorbers, solenoid valves, spring actuators, controllers, brake discs, brake pads, calipers, brakes and other components; Frame, drive axle, vehicle bridge, clutch, transmission, drive shaft, wheels and accessories, etc.
 

　　(5) Electronic and Electrical System
 

　　Power supply system; Starting system; Lighting and signal system; Instrument and alarm system, auxiliary electrical system; Engine electronic system; Chassis electronic system; Body electronic system (body control module, fuse, relay); Safety and comfort system (airbag, pre-tensioned seat belt, intelligent air conditioning system, seat heating/ventilation); Infotainment system; Electronic and electrical architecture; Various automotive-grade semiconductor components, electronic components, materials, wiring harnesses and connectors and other related components.
 

　　(6) Body and Interior & Exterior Trim System
 

　　Body-in-white, doors and accessories, interior parts, exterior parts, seats and accessories.
 

　　(7) Material System
 

　　Metal material systems such as low-carbon automotive steel, high-performance automotive steel, advanced high-strength steel, steel for lightweight components, hot-formed steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy; Non-metallic material systems such as automotive plastics, composite materials and special materials, automotive rubber materials, adhesive and sealing materials, lubricating materials, friction materials, fabrics and leather, auxiliary materials; Functional and energy materials (battery materials, graphene, functional ceramics, OLED); Various innovative lightweight component products, lightweight structural design and optimization, lightweight processing technologies and equipment, various connection technologies, materials and processes, molding die design and manufacturing; Material and component testing, certification services, etc.
 

　　(8) Equipment System
 

　　Complete vehicle design and R&D, new energy power assembly, three electric systems manufacturing technology, stamping engineering, welding and connection engineering, laser engineering, component processing, component cleaning engineering, interior and exterior trim design and manufacturing, die design and manufacturing, assembly technology and automation technology, machine vision, painting engineering, final assembly engineering, sealing engineering, intelligent logistics, flexible production lines and automated robots, industrial software, industrial Internet of Things platform, digital twin (factory, product, supply chain), AI technology, big data, digital collaboration platform, quality control and testing engineering, etc.
 

　　(9) Testing, Measurement and Quality Control
 

　　Complete vehicle test development and evaluation, production line online inspection and testing, terminal assembly testing and verification, component inspection and testing, intelligent connected testing, autonomous driving vehicle testing and verification, simulation testing and development, various data capture, ADAS test simulation, 5G and communication testing and verification, electric power assembly testing, electrical system and battery testing, reliability/life cycle testing, on-board bus simulation analysis tools, electronic and microelectronic system testing, software testing and development, quality management solutions and other innovative technologies and system solutions.
 

　　(10) Molds and Process Parts
 

　　Molds, plastic parts, rubber parts, metal forming and processing parts.
 

　　(11) General Parts
 

　　Glass, bushings, gears, valves, cables, belts, mounts, bearings, springs, fasteners, seals, pipe fittings, pipelines.
 

　　(12) Industrial Parks / Finance
 

　　Automotive components industrial bases, new energy vehicle industrial parks, intelligent connected demonstration bases; Automotive industry chain financial services, leasing services, etc.
 

　　IX. Publicity and Promotion
 

　　The exhibition has established an all-media publicity matrix of over 200 media including central media, local official media, automotive industry professional media, mass media, self-media and short videos. Key media include: China Central Television (CCTV), Xinhua News Agency, Chongqing TV Station, Sichuan TV Station, Hualong Network, People's Network (Chongqing Release), Chongqing Daily, Sichuan Daily, Chongqing Business Daily, Sina Auto, Autohome, Dongchedi, Douyin, Toutiao, Gaishi Auto, China Automotive News, Automotive Technology, Automobile Technology & Material, etc. At the same time, it will go deep into key automotive industry cities in the Chengdu-Chongqing region such as Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing High-tech Zone, Yongchuan, Jiulongpo, Hechuan, Fuling, Jiangjin, Dazu, Bishan, Tongliang, Tongnan, Rongchang, Chengdu, Neijiang, Yibin, Ziyang, Mianyang, Nanchong, Guang'an, to hold offline roadshows and supply-demand matching activities to further expand the influence of the exhibition. Promotion will be carried out simultaneously online and offline.
 

　　X. Visitor Organization
 

　　The exhibition will invite over 50 OEMs, over 1,000 components enterprises, over 30 universities, and over 50 industrial parks. It is expected that 20,000 professional personnel will attend to visit, negotiate and cooperate, explore forward-looking trends, insight into industry opportunities, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and strengthen supply and procurement matching.
 

　　XI. Contact Information
 

　　133-7070-3687
 

　　Exhibition Website: https://www.auto-friends.com