Influential Speakers to Share Insights at NextGen Auto International Summit China 2014

HONGKONG -- Nov. 17, 2014: The third edition of NextGen Auto International Summit China will open its door at the Kerry Hotel Pudong in Shanghai on 9 December 2014. With a theme of "Leading the Revolution in Auto Parts", the summit aims to facilitate discussions among vehicle and auto parts manufacturers, who will join together and explore the development of emerging technologies in next generation vehicles, as well as the future market trends.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the summit has invited a number of industry heavyweights and formed a strong line-up of speakers.

Speakers from leading vehicle manufacturers:

Wu Bixuan, CEO of China, Global Vice President, Tesla

Gu Wenlong, Director of Electric Vehicle Project (China), Business Development Dept. BMW (China) Automotive Trade Co., Ltd.

Zhang Kewei, Vice President of Customer Service, Volvo Car Sales (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Yang Peiqiang, Marketing Director, Passenger Vehicle Group, SAIC Motor Corp.

Qiu Zhenjie, Senior IT Manager, Shanghai Volkswagen

Zhang Yong, Deputy General Manager, BAIC Motor Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.

Zhang Jinhan, Deputy General Manager, Passenger Vehicle Marketing Company, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd.

Speakers representing other sectors of the industry:

Christian Heep, Head of Marketing, BEM-German eMobility AssociationLiang Peiduan, General Manager, BAIC&BROAD-ocean Motor

Wei Xuezhe, Deputy General Manager, Phylion Battery

Ding Husheng, General Manager, GCT USA

Dr Mo Fan, Chairman, Shanghai Youde Tech

Ding Weinan, General Manager, Tianjin Deshengmei Automobile Parts Co., Ltd.

(Subject to change, as of November 2014)

Besides industry experts and senior managers from auto enterprises, officials from various government bodies in China will also take part in the summit. Confirmed attendees include members of the National Development Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology as well as other related municipal government departments in Shanghai.

In addition to the support of the aforementioned parties, the summit is well-received by the automobile industry sector and trade organisations. At present, representatives from over 100 leading enterprises have already signed up to attend. Key participating brands and trade organisations include BMW, Tesla, Volvo, Saicmotor, Volkswagen, JAC, BAIC Motor Electric Vehicle, BAIC&BROAD-ocean Motor, Shanghai Youde Tech, Tianjin Deshengmei Automobile Parts, Suzhou Phylion Battery, TRANSP, GCT USA, Contiautomotive, Bosch, Valeo, PATAC, Carstar, Mecaplast Group, JETRO, Haima, Nidec, Atech Vertriebs Gmbh, Litens Automotive Group, TRW Automotive and more.

NextGen Auto International Summit China 2014 will be held concurrently with Automechanika Shanghai, Asia's largest event for auto parts, accessories, equipment and services, which takes place from 9 - 12 December at the neighbouring Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The exhibition will gather 4,800 exhibitors and spread across the entire fairground, which is comprised of 17 exhibition halls, adding up to 220,000 sqm of exhibition space in total. More than 86,000 global buyers, including vehicle manufacturers, distributors, 4S service suppliers, repair and maintenance centres and retailers are expected to attend.