International. This year, Automechanika Shanghai opened its doors to 185,284 visitors from 177 countries and regions, which was widely seen as a turning point in reconnecting international markets with China's automotive industry.
Delighted with the results, Fiona Chiew, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, exclaimed: "The overwhelming increase in participation indicates the continued importance of the show in the automotive industry, not only for China but also globally, as it provides a gateway to information. exchange, marketing, commerce, and education."
In fact, with the return to normality of international travel, the attendance of foreign visitors reached new records in terms of volume and internationality. The fair recorded the highest number of visits from countries and regions, including Malaysia, Taiwan, India, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and Germany (in descending order).
"Looking ahead, we strongly believe that our role and support will expand as we anticipate a flourishing of collaboration across the ecosystem. This further integration will be driven by the global community's recognition of the ongoing energy transition and the inevitable shift towards electrification and connectivity," added Ms Chiew.
Internationalism was also reflected in the exhibition hall. Among the 5,652 exhibitors, global representation came from 41 countries and regions, including 16 pavilions from France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom. and the United States.
Li Zhang, General Manager of China National Machinery Industry International, commented on the coverage of the world-class exhibitions: "We recognize that market players will use the global innovations at Automechanika Shanghai to further advance the automotive industry. In the Chinese market, we expect to see another jump in NEV production and sales of more than 13 million units as the country's charging infrastructure and supportive government policies accelerate adoption."
"In addition, the rapid progress of artificial intelligence, sensor technology and connectivity is charting a course towards greater autonomy, safety and efficiency of vehicles. In the future, we will take greater responsibility in promoting the advanced development of the automotive industry by continuing to provide better trade fair services," he added.
In this regard, all areas of the Innovation4Mobility Showcase proved immensely popular, as visitors carefully explored the product windows and tuned in to the variety of presentations.
The Innovation4Mobility main stage, which contains a forum area, a networking lounge, a space for start-ups, and a product showcase, revealed advancements in manufacturing, the NEV and connected vehicle value chain, and sustainability.
Leading companies such as Ambarella, Nanyue, VIE, and Fulin Precision showcased hydrogen-related products, automotive chips, new energy vehicle power systems, raw materials for electric batteries, and wireless charging.
In addition, the Future Mobility Area presented advances in NEV, hydrogen technology, advanced connectivity and autonomous driving, which were presented by Dongfeng Huashen, Dongshi, Hyvitech and Youkong.
On the other hand, the Green Repair Area focused on the NEV aftermarket covering infrastructure, skilled labor, equipment and accessories. Speakers from GiPA, IMI British Automotive Industry Association, Shandong German New Energy, ZF and more addressed hot topics on overseas new energy aftermarket markets, talent training, industry onboarding and education, and NEV maintenance technology training.
The new Customizing x Tech Area also explored car customization, showcasing a range of custom car models, infotainment and lighting solutions.
In fact, all seven sectors of the show were intertwined with this concept as exhibitors did their best to address many of the transformations currently prevalent.
