International. The 18th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from November 29 to December 2, 2023, saw an overwhelming increase in participation on its return to the host city.
In terms of participation, the influx of visitors to the fairgrounds surpassed the historical record of the previous 15th edition, growing by 16% to reach a total of 185,284. Internationalism grew by 19% with players representing 177 countries and regions including Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (among the most represented).
Attendees praised the fair's emphasis on innovation, not only in terms of innovative developments, but also in upgrades to traditional solutions, which have a constant presence in the market.
The 2023 edition of Automechanika Shanghai proved to be supremely dynamic, as all areas of the automotive supply chain came together for marketing, trade, knowledge sharing, and education. Participants praised the resources that were used to connect domestic and foreign buyers and suppliers, with the ultimate goal of building networks in the international business environment.
In this sense, the networking opportunities organized and the tours of exhibitions, among other services, were the favorites of the public. Local participants had valuable opportunities to gain interesting perspectives on foreign markets, while international attendees were able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the domestic automotive industry.
In the same way, the activities in the showroom, as well as the side events, fostered a sense of collaboration as well as a shared vision for a sustainable and connected future.
For example, the Innovation4Mobility Showcase delved into key supply chain sectors; Four exhibition areas included the main stage of Innovation4Mobility, the future mobility area, the green repair area, and the customization x technology area.
The concept revolved around the interaction between digitalization, connectivity, sustainability, new energies and after-sales services, stemming from the growing demand for new mobility and environmental protection solutions in the automotive industry.
Further amplifying these trends, the concurrent parallel program saw a total of 77 side events over the course of four days. One of the crowd favorites was the debuting International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 presented by Automechanika Shanghai.
The lecture series (which includes a keynote lecture and five related events) covered major forecasts, policy updates, and global automotive opportunities heading into 2024 and beyond.
