2015 China Auto Forum, the focus of the world’s attention will be held in Shanghai on April 21st to 23rd. The theme of this year’s forum is “China Automotive Industry under the New Economic Normal”. China Auto Forum is a top and high-end auto forum in China, organized by CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers), supported by OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) and fully participated by World Economic Forum (Davos). Thanks to the growing influence brought by the four successful forums since 2011, China Auto Forum has developed into the truly “Davos” in China automotive industry, and the most important platform gathering world auto leaders, domestic and foreign elites and related government officials to exchange and communicate, with the characteristics of “high-end orientation, down-to-earth spirit and effectiveness”.
        2015 China Auto Forum will definitely be a great event of most concern in the automotive industry. Many domestic and international guests are planning to participate in, including president and secretary general of OICA, chairmen of foreign automotive associations, WEF senior leaders in auto field, CEOs of renowned domestic and international OEMs and suppliers, related government officials, CAAM members, representatives of other related organizations, academic and institutional experts and scholars, and soon. It is estimated that the overall participants will reach up to a thousand. 2015 China Auto Forum is not only a grand occasion for the automotive industry of China and the world, but also an ideological feast built for the auto circle.
        Chinese economy is experiencing an important period of strategic opportunities. The continuous optimization and upgrading of economic structure and the following economic shifts, from high-speed to moderate-high, from factor and investment driven to innovation driven, mark Chinese economy has marched into a new normal. Under this new situation, China automotive industry is facing greater challenges and opportunities. This year’s forum will hold in-depth discussion on new thoughts, opportunities and strategies for the development of automotive industry in China and the world, look ahead into the future of China and the world automotive industries, and explore direction for harmonious development of the automotive industry and the society under the new economic normal. A group of experts both at home and abroad will be invited to deliver keynote speeches, dialogues and release company information. All participants have the chance to make dialogues with those guest speakers. 2015 China Auto Forum will focus on topics of most concern and their solutions, issues covering auto safety, energy conservation, environmental protection, industrial transformation and upgrading, Chinese brand, antitrust, energy-saving and new energy vehicles, supplier, procurement and localization, FTA and auto market, urban purchasing restriction and transportation, connected vehicles, smart cars, E-business, auto finance, etc.
        2015 China Auto Forum, comparing with previous ones, will develop diverse forms, of which keynote speech, round table, summit dialogue, closed-door summit are all included. To intensify interactivity and analysis on key issues, most of topics will set up Q&A panel for speakers, participants and reporters to communicate. Moreover, the press area will be specially set up this year to meet the needs of releasing latest information and sharing outcomes.
        The holding of 2015 China Auto Forum receives supports from all works of life both at home and abroad. Hereby, we thanks national ministries and related agencies, including MOST (Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China), MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China), CMIF (China Machinery Industry Federation), etc. for the overall guidance; thanks OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) and WEF (World Economic Forum) for the fully support and participation; thanks friends both at home and abroad for the actively participation; and thanks media for the continuous strong support.
        Let’s look forward to the success of “2015 China Auto Forum”!

Organizing Committee of China Auto Forum
January 12th, 2015

“2015 China Auto Forum” Program
        1.Guiding Units:
        Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST)
        Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT)
        China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF)
        2.Organizer: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)
        3.Supporter: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA)
        4.Participant Organization: World Economic Forum (WEF)
        5.Guests:
        President, Vice President, Secretary General of OICA; World Economic Forum experts; Chinese government officials; CEOs of domestic and international automotive manufacturers; guest speakers; experts and scholars, etc.
        6.Participants:
        Presidents of domestic OEMs and parts enterprises
        CEOs of international automotive corporations
        Experts and scholars of research institutes and academies
        Representatives of CAAM members and other related organizations
        Media
        7.Time: April 21st -April 23rd, 2015
        8.Venue: Shanghai, China
        9.Theme: China Automotive Industry under the New Economic Normal
        10.Agenda:
        17:00-19:00 April 21st, 2015    Closed-Door Summit
        08:30-12:00 April 22nd, 2015    Main Forum
        14:00-18:00 April 22nd, 2015    Sub-Forums
        08:30-12:30 April 23rd, 2015    Sub-Forums
        11.Contents:
        1)Content of Closed-Door Summit
        Government officials related to automotive industry including NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission), MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology), MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce), MOST (Ministry of Science and Technology), MEP (Ministry of Environmental Protection), MOF (Ministry of Finance), AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine), etc. will be invited to attend and introduce auto-related managements. Besides, presidents of OICA and other foreign automotive associations, WEF experts, CEOs of domestic and international auto companies will be invited as well to carry out on-site communication and put forward issues of most concern and proposals of industrial development. This summit will mainly focus on hot topics concerning latest industrial direction and policy priorities, antitrust investigation and international experience, brand management procedure, etc.
        2)Content of Main Forum
        I.Leader Speech
        08:30-08:40 Speech addressed by Chairman of CAAM
        08:40-08:50 Speech addressed by President of OICA
        II.Keynote Speech
        08:50-09:10 Challenges and Strategies of China Automotive Industry under the  New Normal----Secretary General of CAAM
        09:10-09:30 Analysis on Status of Global Automotive Industry----OICA
        09:30-09:50 Global Economic Trend and Its Influence to Automotive Industry----WEF
        III.Theme Speech
        09:50-10:10 Coping Strategies for Chinese Brand under Severe Competition----CCAG
        10:10-10:30 Important Development Strategic Opportunities for Chinese Economy under the New Normal----Development Research Center of the State Council
        10:30-10:40 Tea Break
        10:40-12:00 Interaction
        3)Content of Sub-Forums
        Afternoon of April 22nd, 14:00-18:00
        Sub-Forum I:
        Development Strategies and Product Layout of Automotive Industry under Transformation and Upgrading    14:00-18:00
Focus on automobile and parts industrial development; strategic planning and product layout of major auto groups under new situation
        Sub-Forum II:
        Bottleneck and Solutions of New Energy Vehicles    14:00-15:50
Focus on policy trend, policy implementation, key issues, key parts and supporting infrastructures of new energy vehicles
        Strategic Option and Technical Routes for Green Cars    16:10-18:00
Focus on challenges and opportunities brought by new regulations on environmental protection and energy conservation; strategic option and implementation for hybrid vehicles or other green cars
        Sub-Forum III:
        Auto Market Trends and Coping Strategies    14:00-15:50
Focus on market outlook, antitrust analysis, brand management procedure and influences of FTA and strategy of Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road
        Urban Traffic Dilemma and Solutions    16:10-18:00
Focus on purchasing restriction, parking difficulties and congestion solution
        Morning of April 23rd, 08:30-12:30
        Sub-Forum I:
        Parts Procurement Trend and Opportunities for Local Parts Suppliers 08:30-10:20
        Focus on OEM parts procurement; invite procurement executives sharing latest supporting and procurement trends by different brands, like American, German, French, Japanese, Korean and Chinese; explore development opportunities for local parts companies
        How to Tackle with New Environmental Protection Regulation for Commercial  Vehicles    10:40-12:30
        Focus on pressures and challenges faced after effect of national fourth-phase standard on diesel vehicles; how to strengthen supervision on commercial vehicle usage and service; how to build a fair environment
        Sub-Forum II:
        How Connected Vehicles and Smart Cars Change Industrial Pattern and Way to  Travel    08:30-10:20
        In the era of Internet and Big Data, intelligent cars, represented by connected vehicles and smart cars have become an important development trend in future. How to change way of travel and what investment can be brought What Opportunities Can Be Brought by E-Business    10:40-12:30
        Internet has changed our traditional sales pattern, how to look auto e-business development rationally and seek for its own development opportunities
        Sub-Forum III:
        Ascension of Chinese Brand under Crisis    08:30-10:20
        Since China accession into WTO, each crisis has provided greater opportunities for rapid development of Chinese brand. This panel will focus on how Chinese enterprises can achieve transformation and upgrading to get larger development space under severe competition after economy shifting from high speed to moderate high
        Auto Finance Enable Industrial Ascension    10:40-12:30
        In recent years, no matter auto enterprise operated or professional financial agencies, auto finance has achieved substantial development and become an important tool to promote product sales and long-term development. This panel will focus on industrial chain financial development, financing channel expansion and auto sales finance pattern