Technological advancements are transforming the automobile setcor today. With strong economic growth and urbanisation, the world market for automotives is set to grow at an unprecedented rate in the coming years, especially in the Asian region. Industry leaders like China, South Korea, and India are spearheading this active market expansion. Nueconomy understands the significance of the thriving Asia-Paific automotive sector and its potential impact on economic development. In our ongoing commitment to providing market insights, we’ve identified a curated list of upcoming automotive industry conferences in APAC which are a must-attend for economic development organizations looking to engage with this high-growth market.
1. MIAPEX2024 – Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Exhibition
Date: 22-24 November 2024
Venue: MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), Selangor, Malaysia
MIAPEX is Malaysia’s premier automotive and parts exhibition, and a great platform for information exchange and collaboration for industry professionals, brands, and suppliers in the sector. The 2024 edition of the exhibition will showcase the best and latest innovations of the industry, and have an opportunity to unlock quality partnerships internationally and locally.
2. Automechanika Shanghai 2024
Date: 2-5 December 2024
Venue: Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaula Lumpur
The Automechanika series is popularly the world’s leading automotive aftermarket trade fair and expo. The series has 14 fairs and events under its umbrella, and will serve as the world’s most important convergence point for all kinds of professionals from the automotive aftermarket industry- traders, suppliers, engineers, and brands.
The following are the upcoming Automechanika editions of significance in the Asia Pacific region:
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City: 20-22 June 2024
Automechanika Kaula Lumpur: 1-3 August 2024, 8-10 May 2025
Automechanika Shanghai: 2-5 December 2024
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi: 5-7 February 2026
3. AMTS 2024 – Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Material Show
Date: 3-5 July 2024
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center (Halls W1-W5, and E1-E2)
AMTS is one of the world’s largest and the most popular automotive technlogy and engineering expo, the 19th edition of which is set to take place in Shanghai in July 2024. The expo will showcase the best products and technology in automotive manufacturing technology, R&D, and assembly. This year’s edition will place a special focus on the advancements in NEV batteries, along with launching Powertrain Engineering Pavilion and the Chassis Engineering Pavilion zones and two new tech shows in Electric Vehicles (EV) category.
4. KOAA GTT SHOW 2024 – Korea Auto Industry & Global TransporTech Show
Date: 16-18 October 2024
Venue: KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center), Goyang, South Korea
The KOA-GTT Show is the only international B2B exhibition in Korea, providing a platform for showcasing products and technology in automotive products, like chargers, e-mobility solutions, accessories and electronics, testing and maintenance solutions, and autoparts. The expo is organjsed by Automotive Globalisation Foundation (AIN Global).
5. EMA 2024 – E-Mobility Asia
Date: 12-14 November 2024
Venue: Kaula Lumpur Convention Centre, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia
EMA is a premier platform exclusively dedicated to sustainable electromobility solutions. EMA offers visitors and exhibitors an opportunity to explore the intricate world of EV, understand the latest trends and developments in the sector, and take part in crucial conversations in addressing climate change concerns. EMA ia jointly hosted by the Electric Vehicle Association of Malaysia (EVAM) and the Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii).
6. Auto Guangzhou 2024
Date: 15-18 November 2024
Venue: China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, PR China
Auto Guangzhou will gather key market players and industry professionals from the world automotive sector and serve as a platform for collaboration and promotion of the automotive aftermarket as well as the OEM businesses. Auto Guanghzhou is jointly sponsored by Guangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co Ltd and Adsale Exhibition Services Limited.
7. Auto Tech 2025- the 12th China Guangzhou Automotive Technology Expo
Date: November 20-22, 2025
Venue: China Guangzhou Poly World Trade Exhibition Hall, Guangzhou, China
Auto Tech will bring together over 500 automotive OEMs, suppliers, brands, and engineers to showcase their products and innovation as well as engage in quality business conversations. Topics that will be of interest in the expo range from automotive electronics, power semiconductors, autonomous driving, and smart cockpit. Leading automotive brands like Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz are anticipated to visit and participate in the show.
Attending these major events is key for you as an economic development organisation to get a unique vantage point to engage with industry leaders, gain invaluable market intelligence, and foster mutually beneficial relationships in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific automotive industry landscape.
Nueconomy assists you in navigating and maximizing opportunities at these major conferences and expos so that you don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the growth story in the world’s most significant automotive sector. We partner with leading economic development organisations worldwide, offering comprehensive support for investment attraction, export promotion, and B2B collaboration efforts. Whether you’re looking to forge partnerships, explore investment prospects, or gain deeper insights into this dynamic market, our expertise and industry connections can help you achieve your goals.
For inquiries and further assistance, please reach out to Nueconomy, your strategic partner in unlocking the potential of the APAC automobiles market.
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