Navigating the Future of Intelligent Vehicles, S&P Global Automotive Launches Series of Events

On August 14, S&P Global Mobility held the "2025 Mobility Intelligence Dialogue" series media launch event in Beijing, officially announcing that the series of industry summits will kick off successively in three cities: Shanghai on September 9, Beijing on September 11, and Guangzhou on September 16.

The series of events is centered around the theme of "Shaping the Future of Intelligent Vehicles," bringing together over 400 automotive industry leaders, association representatives, OEMs, and supply chain executives to jointly explore the transformation paths, technological breakthroughs, and global opportunities for the automotive industry in the era of artificial intelligence.

Key Conversations During Industry Transformation: Focusing on Four Core Trends

Currently, the automotive industry is undergoing profound changes not seen in a century. The penetration of artificial intelligence technologies is accelerating trends such as autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles (SDV), and the transition to new energy, while the industry also faces challenges such as rising cost pressures, intensified global competition, and supply chain restructuring. Tao Gao, Co-Director of Automotive Analysis at S&P Global Automotive Greater China, pointed out at the press conference that how to better accomplish the transformation of the automotive industry in this new era has become a common focus for the entire industry.

The "2025 Mobility Intelligence Dialogue" series is a thought leadership platform aimed at providing the automotive industry with a means to redefine the future of mobility, promote new ideas, conduct education, and engage with industry stakeholders to exchange and share insights, influencing the next generation's missions and strategies.

This conference aims to establish a high-level exchange platform and conduct in-depth discussions around the following four core trends:

1. The global breakthrough of new energy vehicles, covering the export pattern of Chinese new energy vehicles, the growth rate differences in the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and the electrification progress in key regions.

Second, the implementation of intelligent technologies focuses on the themes of advanced driver assistance “intelligent driving equality” and “software-defined vehicles.” Key topics include cockpit-driving integration, empowering intelligent cockpits with large models, and industry hot topics such as software upgrades and subscription-based business models. The discussion delves into the opportunities and challenges of software-defined vehicles in the context of globalization.

3. Building supply chain resilience by analyzing battery technology iteration, charging infrastructure layout, and the development of the electric drive industry chain.

Fourth, strategic restructuring of enterprises: decoding the competitive logic of automotive companies from the perspectives of financial data, R&D investment, and global deployment.

Three locations linked, guests gathered, sharing a grand feast of industry ideas.

The series of events will be held respectively on September 9 at the Shangri-La Hotel Qiantan in Shanghai, September 11 at The Westin Beijing, and September 16 at the Sheraton Guangzhou Baiyun Hotel. The agenda includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and cross-sector dialogues, with differentiated content tailored to the characteristics of each region's industry.

Meanwhile, this series of events has brought together authoritative forces from government, industry, academia, and research. Experts such as Chen Shihua, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; Xu Haidong, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association; Zheng Qin, Secretary-General of the Guangdong Provincial Automobile Industry Association; and Bai Jie, Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering, Director and Professor of the Smart Transportation Center at Zhejiang University City College, and National Distinguished Expert, will interpret industry data and policy trends.

On the enterprise side, core players in the industry chain such as SAIC Motor Corporation, Great Wall Motors, GAC Group, BAIC Group, Volkswagen China Investment Co., Ltd., Li Auto, Leapmotor, Continental Investment (China) Co., Ltd., ZF Asia Pacific Group, Faurecia China, Horizon Robotics, RoboSense, Jingwei Hirain, Carlink World, Yanfeng International, Tencent, Volcano Engine, Neusoft Group, Tianzhun Technology, Gotion High-Tech, Huayang General, Tianma Microelectronics, TCL, China Galaxy Securities, S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and S&P Global Market Intelligence will participate in the dialogue to share practical experience from the perspectives of technology research and development, product strategy, and market layout. In addition, several analysts from S&P Global Automotive will release the latest industry reports covering key areas such as light vehicle sales outlook, powertrain technology forecasts, and financial competitive strategies.

Zhang Lei, head of S&P Global's automotive business in Greater China, stated at the press conference that the "2025 Mobility Intelligence Dialogue" is not only a collision of industry thoughts but also a practical platform to help enterprises grasp trends and implement strategies. By focusing on technological innovation and global layout, the event will assist Chinese automotive companies in assessing the future of the automotive industry from an international perspective. It will provide intellectual support for transitioning from "scale expansion" to "high-quality development," and promote the industry's move towards a more electrified, automated, connected, and sustainable future.

The registration for the series of events is now officially open. Industry professionals can find more details through the official channels of S&P Global Automotive. We look forward to unlocking the next growth cycle of the automotive industry together with the entire industry this golden September.