This zone aligns with the upgrading trends of the new energy and intelligent connected vehicle industry. Centred on industry-education synergy, technology empowerment, and talent leadership, it creates a dual-zone structure integrating conferences and practical training.
It organises a series of thematic activities, which bring together automotive enterprises, colleges and universities, after-sales partners, and industry institutions to facilitate in-depth exchanges on talent supply-demand matching, international talent cultivation, and industry-education integration innovation, thereby deepening the fusion of science, education, and industry-application connectivity to support the steady development of the automotive industry in Southwest China.
Date: 21-23 May 2026
Venue: 3F01, Hall 3
Forum Area
The Forum Area will host four core sections: International Automotive Industry Education and Talent Development Conference 2026, NEV Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Repair Skills Training, Elite Development Open Course, and NEV Automotive Service Marketing Growth Training. It builds a full-chain industry-education integration ecosystem to empower academic institutions, support enterprises, and drive high-quality development of the automotive aftermarket.
International Automotive Industry Education and Talent Development Conference 2026
The global automotive industry has entered a new stage of deep integration between new energy and intelligent connectivity. The trends of electrification, connectivity, and intelligence have fundamentally reshaped automotive product forms and aftermarket service models, driving the aftersales maintenance sector toward comprehensive upgrades in professional testing, digital diagnostics, and refined service delivery. Against this backdrop, the market now places higher competency requirements on aftersales maintenance professionals. In Southwest China, as NEV ownership continues to rise, demand has surged for interdisciplinary aftersales talent equipped with both NEV maintenance qualifications and intelligent system calibration capabilities.
The Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025–2026), issued jointly by eight national ministries and commissions, explicitly prioritizes NEV talent development, encourages industry–university–research collaboration to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals, and calls for establishing key talent lists and databases—providing clear policy guidance for talent development across the industry.
The International Automotive Industry Education and Talent Development Conference 2026 will bring together resources from industry associations, vocational institutions, automotive aftersales enterprises, and other stakeholders. With a focus on optimizing talent development systems and aligning training with industrial needs, the conference aims to build a comprehensive platform integrating talent cultivation, technical exchange, and job recruitment—empowering professional talent development and promoting high-quality advancement of the automotive industry in Southwest China and beyond.
Time: 21 May 2026 10:00-12:30
Topic Direction:
- Automotive Industry Talent Supply-Demand Landscape and Trend Insights
- International Talent Cultivation in China’s Automotive Going Global
- Scenario-Based Talent Cultivation for Intelligent Connected Vehicles
- Innovative Practical Pathways for Industry-Education Integration in the Automotive Industry
- Dialogue with Executives
NEV Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Repair Skills Training
This training focuses on core after-sales technologies for new energy commercial vehicles, covering battery, motor, electronic control systems, high-voltage safety, fault diagnosis and maintenance standards. It equips technicians with key maintenance skills and improves professional service to match industry development.
Time: 21 May 2026 13:30-16:00
Topic Direction:
- New Energy Commercial Vehicle Battery Management System Structure & Maintenance
- New Energy Commercial Vehicle High-Voltage System Fault Diagnosis
- New Energy Commercial Vehicle E-Drive System Fault Diagnosis & Maintenance Standards
- Intelligent Connected New Energy Commercial Vehicle Remote Diagnosis
Elite Development Open Course
The Elite Development Open Course serves automotive talents, creating a cutting-edge platform for Southwest automotive elites. It delivers insights to empower career growth and deepen industry-education integration.
Time: 22 May 2026 10:00-11:00
Topic Direction:
- WEF Report: Future Skills for Southwest Automotive Elites
- Global NEV Aftermarket Talent Competency & Certification Trends
NEV Automotive Service Marketing Growth Training
This training focuses on the growth needs of new energy vehicle service outlets. It covers practical strategies for customer acquisition, content operation, conversion and retention, supported by digital tools and omnichannel marketing, helping outlets expand channels, optimise operations and enhance competitiveness.
Time: 22 May 2026 13:30-16:30
Topic Direction:
- Traffic Breakthrough for Southwest New Energy Automotive Service Stores
- Xiaohongshu & Omnichannel Growth for Auto Service Stores
- AI-Driven NEV Auto Service Full-Lifecycle Operations
Training Area
This Training Area supports industry-education integration for new energy vehicles, covering commercial and passenger vehicle scenarios. It combines theory with hands-on training to upskill students and technicians, meeting the sector’s evolving talent needs.
Time: 21-22 May 2026, AM 10:20-11:40, PM 14:00-15:20
Practical Training Overview:
- New Energy Commercial Vehicle: maintenance of electric, electronic, and electrical systems; fast charging management; battery recycling
- New Energy Passenger Vehicles: digital Intelligent auto repair, refined wheel maintenance
* Subject to change, as of 13 Apr 2026