The global automotive industry is entering a phase of profound restructuring, characterized by the parallel development of globalization and regional autonomy, the simultaneous advancement of electrification and intelligentization, and the integrated development of cross‑border cooperation and ecosystem synergy. Against this backdrop of industrial transformation, the traditional models of global automotive industry cooperation – such as vehicle and component exports, market swaps, and direct investment in plant construction – are giving way to technology collaboration and ecosystem co‑creation in the era of electrification and intelligence. Systematic, multi‑faceted cooperation has become the prevailing trend. Faced with policy and regulatory uncertainties in different regions, deep integration into local overseas markets and the localization of technologies and services have emerged as effective pathways.
Amid these new global cooperation trends, exploring innovative automotive industry cooperation models has become a critical direction for industry development. At present, global collaboration in the electric and intelligent vehicle industry can be advanced through multiple pathways: first, building a model of coordinated overseas expansion along the upstream‑downstream value chain, anchored by industry leaders and characterized by spatial clustering; second, adopting a light‑asset cooperation model based on “technology licensing + contract manufacturing”; third, establishing full‑chain service cooperation models anchored by integrated service systems covering digitalized after‑sales, logistics, insurance, standards, and parts supply; fourth, leveraging Chinese technology and supply chains to empower overseas automakers and cultivate local automotive brands; fifth, collaborating with multinational enterprises to achieve complementary cooperation by combining the respective strengths in international compliance, channels, supply chains, and branding; and sixth, implementing an integrated energy‑transportation solution model that combines “solar, storage, charging, and vehicles.”
Against this critical juncture of global industrial transformation, the high‑level international event hosted by China EV100 — the Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026) — is scheduled to grandly open in Shanghai in August. Centered on the theme “New Paths for Global Cooperation in the Automotive Industry,” the forum will bring together government representatives from multiple countries, leading Chinese and international automakers, flagship enterprises from across the industry chain, top research institutions, and cross‑border investment capital. It will precisely address the urgent needs of global industrial cooperation, presenting a Chinese industrial blueprint and new pathways for global cooperation tailored to multiple regional markets and covering compliance trade, technology collaboration, and ecosystem co‑creation.
The forum will focus on core needs such as the systematic overseas expansion of Chinese automakers, the strategic upgrading of multinational OEMs in China, global industry chain synergy, market entry into key regions including Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America, cross‑border financial empowerment, and trade compliance and risk mitigation. GNEV2026 represents a vital platform for the NEV industry in 2026 to connect with global resources, seize overseas opportunities, facilitate substantive collaboration, and enhance global influence.
I. Core Conference Framework: A Diversified “1+2+5” Structure Covering the Full Industry Chain and Multiple Regional Markets
GNEV2026 features an innovative multi‑format structure of “one closed‑door seminar + two plenary sessions + five thematic forums / dedicated salons,” complemented by additional industry exchange activities such as site visits to OEMs and industrial park tours. The program comprehensively covers core areas including policy interpretation, technology collaboration, trade compliance, financial empowerment, multi‑regional market cooperation, and commercial vehicle overseas expansion, precisely aligning with the diverse needs of Chinese and international automakers, industry chain enterprises, and investment and financing institutions.
II. Full Conference Agenda: Addressing Core Industry Pain Points and Development Opportunities
(I) Afternoon of August 19 | High‑Level Closed‑Door Seminar: Exploring New Paradigms for Global Industrial Cooperation
The closed‑door seminar, themed “New Paradigms for Global NEV Industry Cooperation,” will focus on common challenges facing the industry. Discussion topics will include local policy response strategies for NEVs across different global regions, new models of mutually beneficial cooperation between emerging and mature markets, pathways for multinational enterprises to empower global industrial synergy, coordination of global industry standards and regulations and optimization of compliance costs, the impact of regional dynamics on NEV industry strategies in various countries, and innovation in NEV service models and enhancement of industry profitability. The seminar will serve as a high‑level platform for in‑depth consultation on global industrial cooperation.
(II) Full Day of August 20 | Two Plenary Sessions Empowering Both Chinese and International Automakers
▌Morning Session: Forum on Chinese Automotive Enterprises Going Global — New Paths for Global Cooperation in the Automotive Industry
This session will focus on the core needs of Chinese automakers in their global expansion, addressing topics such as innovative international cooperation models driven by localization, the establishment of global risk management and compliance systems for overseas‑bound enterprises, the development of integrated value‑chain overseas expansion frameworks covering vehicles, components, and aftermarket, constraints on industrial development in overseas regions and collaborative solutions, the development of shared parts ecosystems overseas, and mutual recognition of global regulatory and certification standards. The session aims to support Chinese automakers in achieving large‑scale, high‑quality global expansion.
▌Afternoon Session: Forum on the Development of Multinational Automotive Enterprises in China — In China, For China; In China, For the World
This session will explore the localization pain points and strategic optimization pathways of multinational OEMs in China, their strategies for deepening local ecosystem engagement and enhancing new‑quality competitiveness amid digital and intelligent transformation, and the co‑development of mutually beneficial global cooperation frameworks between Chinese and international automakers. The session will help multinational enterprises precisely capture opportunities in the Chinese market and achieve two‑way empowerment between localized deepening and global development.
(III) August 21 | Five Thematic Forums & Dedicated Salons Precisely Targeting Niche Sectors and Regional Markets
▌Morning of August 21 | Forum on Automotive Industry Overseas Expansion Finance
Under the theme “Building a Global Financial Service Ecosystem for the Automotive Industry,” this forum will directly address financial pain points across the NEV industry chain’s global expansion. It will cover core areas such as cross‑border investment and financing, overseas vehicle financing, FX settlement, and overseas auto insurance services, exploring a global service system that deeply integrates industry and finance to provide comprehensive financial support for automakers going global.
▌Morning of August 21 | Closed‑Door Seminar on Canada‘s New Automotive Tariff Policies and Cross‑Border Trade Compliance
As a North American market that is relatively open to China, Canada has granted Chinese NEVs access to its market through a quota-based export system. The next major focus for the industry is how to achieve localized manufacturing in Canada and radiate out to the broader North American market. This session will focus on “Compliant North American Expansion and Synergistic Global Market Layout,” offering an in‑depth interpretation of the latest Canadian automotive tariff policies, the rules of cross‑border trade compliance in North America, and the CPTPP origin requirements for automakers. It will help enterprises mitigate trade risks and optimize their North American market strategies.
▌Afternoon of August 21 | Matchmaking Session on Middle East NEV Industry Cooperation
Driven by mega infrastructure projects and the energy transition, the Middle East automotive market is experiencing new growth opportunities. NEV penetration is rising rapidly, with particularly strong demand for new energy commercial vehicles. Amid these emerging opportunities in the Middle East, the industry is focused on how to accurately grasp the development trajectory of NEVs and local needs, address logistics pain points, and build aftermarket service ecosystems. This session will focus on NEV development trends and investment opportunities in the Middle East, offering an in‑depth interpretation of procurement needs and cooperation policies in key countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It will also explore tailored solutions for Chinese OEMs and parts suppliers to adapt vehicles, batteries, energy storage, and charging infrastructure to the high‑temperature, desert conditions of the Middle East, creating a precise matchmaking channel to help enterprises enter the Middle East market.
▌Afternoon of August 21 | China‑Africa NEV Industry Forum
As a “low‑base, high‑potential” automotive market, Africa offers favorable conditions for developing NEVs, thanks to its policy advantages and rich mineral and renewable energy resources. This forum will center on “New Models for China‑Africa NEV Industry Cooperation,” discussing the pain points and market opportunities for NEVs in Africa given the continent‘s weak power infrastructure. It will interpret market access standards, tariff policies, and industry support measures across various African countries. The forum will also explore integrated “solar‑storage‑charging‑vehicle” systems, localized implementation pathways, and new cooperation models for China‑Africa automotive industry collaboration, including full‑chain cooperation, standard alignment, and joint compliance system development.
▌Afternoon of August 21 | Indonesia New Energy Commercial Vehicle Cooperation Salon (Dedicated Commercial Vehicle Session)
This salon will focus on Indonesia’s NEV commercial vehicle sector, a key blue ocean market in Southeast Asia, offering targeted matchmaking for a full range of commercial vehicles including electric light trucks, heavy trucks, logistics vehicles, special‑purpose construction vehicles, and electric buses. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is seeing strong demand for commercial vehicles due to infrastructure expansion, logistics upgrades, and mining transportation needs — providing ample growth potential in the commercial vehicle market. The market has long been dominated by Japanese brands, creating a significant opportunity for domestic new energy commercial vehicle alternatives. This dedicated salon will focus on interpreting Indonesia‘s import tariffs for commercial vehicles, CKD plant establishment rules, TKDN localization policies, and new energy support and tax exemption policies. It will provide highly adaptive solutions for the deployment, operation and maintenance, and localized cooperation of new energy commercial vehicles in Indonesia, tailored to the country’s high‑temperature, high‑humidity conditions, island roads, and heavy‑load logistics. The event will facilitate targeted matchmaking with Indonesian local government and enterprises, infrastructure groups, logistics distributors, and buyers, offering an efficient channel for domestic commercial vehicle enterprises to enter the Indonesian market, establish localized cooperation ecosystems, and capture market share in Southeast Asia.
III. Value and Vision of the Forum
The Global New Energy Vehicle Cooperation and Development Forum (GNEV2026) is a high‑level dialogue platform focused on the frontiers of global NEV industry transformation, and an annual industry event that brings together global government, industry, academic, and capital resources. Rooted in global industry development trends, the forum aims to break down regional cooperation barriers and build international consensus on collaborative development. It will not only help Chinese automakers address the challenges of compliance, technology, ecosystem development, and regional cooperation in their overseas expansion, but also offer new ideas and pathways for multinational automotive enterprises to deepen their presence in the Chinese market and optimize their global strategies.
Registration Information
Contact Person 1: Ms. Wang Xing — 18511820116
Contact Person 2: Mr. Dai Xinglong — 18261521285
In August 2026, we sincerely invite industry colleagues from around the world to gather in Shanghai to deepen open cooperation, technology co‑creation, and ecosystem co‑development in the global NEV industry, and to jointly drive the sector toward a new landscape of high‑quality, sustainable, and win‑win development!
