Future Journey: Automotive and Battery Technology in South China

09. November 2026 - 13. November 2026 Südchina
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Would you like to gain first-hand insights into current developments in the Chinese automotive industry and learn which technologies will shape the mobility of tomorrow? The Future Journey: Automotive and Battery Technology will take you to Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Shenzhen, one of the most dynamic regions for electromobility, autonomous driving, and innovative battery solutions. Through company visits and direct exchange with leading companies such as BYD, CATL, GAC, XPENG, and Pony AI, you will gain insights into new technologies, business models, and the battery value chain. The Future Journey will take place from November 9 to 13, 2026, in South China.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:
  • Insights into Electromobility & Smart Mobility: Learn about current technologies and business models related to electromobility, connected vehicles, and the mobility of the future.
  • Exchange with Leading Automotive Companies: Gain insights into developments at companies such as BYD, GAC, and XPENG through company visits.
  • Autonomous Driving & New Technologies: Discover how companies like Pony AI are working on solutions for autonomous and intelligent driving.
  • First-hand Battery Technology: Learn about current developments along the battery value chain, from cell production and battery management to recycling.
  • Insights into South China’s Innovation Ecosystem: Utilize company and start-up visits to get to know new technologies and gain a direct impression of South China as an automotive and technology hub.
Target Audience:
  • Austrian companies from the automotive and supplier industry
  • Companies from the fields of electromobility, battery, and storage technology
  • Mechanical and plant engineering companies, as well as electronics and technology companies
  • Companies with solutions for autonomous, intelligent, or connected driving
  • Companies interested in learning about current automotive trends and business opportunities in China

Good to Know

Registration deadline: October 31, 2026

The participation fee is EUR 1,600 (plus VAT) for WKO members; EUR 3,200 (plus VAT) for non-members.

Please note that travel costs, especially flight tickets, train tickets, and hotel bookings, must be borne individually and are not included in the participation fee.

Program

November 9 to 13, 2026 | South China

  • The preliminary program can be found via the following link

Austrian Economic Chamber Guangzhou
Contact Person: Mag. Birgit Murr, Commercial Counsellor
T +86 20 85 16 0047
E guangzhou@wko.at

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