Under the wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, China’s automotive industry is shifting from scale‑driven advantages toward enhanced competitiveness in technology, manufacturing and the whole industrial chain, and accelerating its global footprint.

On October 24, 2018, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected Guangzhou Minglu Co., Ltd. and pointed out that “SMEs can accomplish great things”. He encouraged the enterprise to stay focused on its core business and reinforce independent innovation. Over the years, Minglu has continuously promoted technological innovation and industrial implementation for intelligent manufacturing. Building on Minglu’s technical expertise, Reed Exhibitions, together with Guangzhou Minglu Co., Ltd., leverage the industrial resources of AMTS, Reed’s global industrial network and Minglu’s practical experience to launch the GUANGZHOU AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTIVITY CONFERENCE & MINGLU DIGITAL‑INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING TECH‑FESTIVAL.The event will be held Oct 23‑25, 2026 at the Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet in Guangzhou.

With the official theme “AI‑POWERED DIGITAL‑INTELLIGENT ECOSYSTEM · GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT”, the programme includes 1 plenary session, 3 parallel forums, 12 thematic meetings, 1 thematic exhibition, and 1 investment promotion event. More than 6,000 professional attendees are expected.

The conference connects technologies, industries and global resources to boost collaborative innovation across the supply chain, and strengthen the global competitiveness of China’s automotive industry.

Supporting Organizations: Guangdong Automobile Industry Association, Guangzhou Automotive Industry Association, Guangdong Society of Automotive Engineers, New‑quality Productivity Community

01  Conference Agenda

Oct 22
Investment‑focused Activities
13:30‑18:00 2026 Guangzhou Automotive Industry Match‑making & Exchange Event
Thematic Meeting
13:30‑18:00 2026 Minglu Ecosystem Partner Summit

Oct 23
Plenary Session
09:00‑18:00 12th Intelligent Manufacturing & Digital Innovation Forum
Parallel Forum | Advanced Body & Final Assembly Engineering Series
    15th New‑Energy Vehicle Coating Engineering Forum
    16th New‑Energy Vehicle Final‑Assembly Engineering Forum
Parallel Forum | 3‑E System Engineering Series
    New‑Energy Battery Technology & Smart Manufacturing Engineering Forum

Oct 24
Member General Meeting
09:00‑12:00 General Meeting of Guangdong Automobile Industry Association
Parallel Forum | Embodied Intelligent Manufacturing & Industrial Development Series
    Embodied Design & Manufacturing
    Application of Embodied Intelligence in Automotive Engineering
Parallel Forum | 3‑E System Engineering Series
    Electric Drive & Micro Special Motor Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering Forum
09:00‑12:00 Forum on AI‑empowered New‑generation Enterprise Operation & Management
13:30‑18:00 Forum on AI + Industrial Data Services for Intelligent Manufacturing
Parallel Forum | Advanced Body & Final Assembly Engineering Series
    16th New‑Energy Vehicle Body Welding & Joining Engineering Forum

Oct 25
Parallel Forum | Advanced Body & Final Assembly Engineering Series
    16th New‑Energy Vehicle Body Welding & Joining Engineering Forum
Parallel Forum | 3‑E System Engineering Series
    Design & Manufacturing Technology Forum for NEV 3‑E Housings

Oct 23‑25
Thematic Exhibition
09:00‑18:00 Automotive Technology & Engineering Exhibition

02  One Plenary Session: 12th Intelligent Manufacturing & Digital Innovation Forum

Time: Oct 23

Venue: Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet (Guangzhou)

This high‑level plenary gathers government officials, academicians, top leaders from OEMs and tier‑one suppliers. Centered on three major threads: AI Empowerment, Digital‑driven Transformation, Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrade. It discusses end‑to‑end changes from top‑level smart‑factory planning down to shop‑floor deployment. Discussion topics cover core trends of manufacturing digital transformation, new‑generation AI‑defined smart factories, integration of industrial AI & digital twin, embodied‑intelligence‑based assembly practice, full‑process intelligent manufacturing for complete vehicles, as well as overseas factory construction & industrial collaboration. Insights will be released to build industry consensus and push Chinese automotive intelligent manufacturing to new global heights.

Selected Past Session Topics
‑ Minglu Island‑style Production + Automatic Material Handling: Smart Factory for the Future
‑ Li Auto’s New‑Intelligent Industrial Practice & Future Outlook
‑ Digital‑intelligent Manufacturing Practice of Changan Automobile
‑ Digital‑Twin Workshop Technology for High‑mix, Low‑volume Production
‑ Smart‑X Technology to Improve Factory Profitability
‑ IDS + AI for Healthy Operation Management of Production Lines
‑ “Three Deep Integrations” Leading AI‑driven New‑type Industrialization
‑ AI & Digital Industrial Practice: Challenges & Roadmap from Pilot‑sites to Large‑scale Roll‑out
‑ Build an AI‑driven Ecosystem: Leveraging Digital & AI for Cost Reduction & Efficiency Gain

03  Three Parallel Forums

Time: Oct 23‑25

Venue: Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet (Guangzhou)

These parallel sessions dive deep into core manufacturing topics: Advanced Vehicle Body & Final‑Assembly Engineering; 3‑E (Battery‑Motor‑Controller) System Engineering; Embodied‑Intelligent Design, Manufacturing & Industrial Application. Key technical challenges including mega‑casting, flexible final assembly, 3‑E system integration, R&D & deployment of embodied intelligence will be covered, spanning bottom‑level process technology up to high‑level industrial strategy.

Advanced Body & Final‑Assembly Engineering Forum
Focusing on four core workshops for new‑energy vehicle body manufacturing: stamping, body‑in‑white welding, painting and final assembly. The forum analyses the complete vehicle manufacturing workflow, and explores how new materials, new processes, new equipment and revised quality standards reshape the fundamental logic of automotive manufacturing in the new‑energy era.

3‑E System Engineering Forum
Focusing on battery, electric drive and electronic control systems. It covers cutting‑edge technical routes and smart manufacturing solutions from cell production to system integration. The forum promotes high‑efficiency, intelligent and greener 3‑E manufacturing, supporting Guangzhou to build a world‑class 3‑E industrial cluster.

Embodied‑Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Forum
Covers robot body design, key component development, system integration and industrial ecosystem building for embodied‑intelligent robots. It explores full‑chain technology breakthroughs and large‑scale deployment paths for embodied intelligence in industrial, service and special‑purpose scenarios, supporting the local development of a globally‑competitive embodied‑intelligence industrial cluster.

04  Thematic Exhibition: Automotive Technology & Engineering Exhibition

Time: Oct 23‑25

Venue: Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet (Guangzhou)

Under the sub‑theme Technology‑led · Ecosystem Collaboration, it is a high‑end industrial platform combining technical showcase and business matching. The exhibition highlights four directions for automotive manufacturing productivity advancement: new materials, new manufacturing processes, new equipment, new digital systems.

Exhibition Zones
✅ Future Vehicle Body Engineering Zone: mega‑casting forming, multi‑material body joining, stamping, welding & joining, painting, final assembly, quality control & testing
✅ 3‑E Innovation Chain Zone: advanced battery & e‑drive development; cell‑module‑PACK assembly; motor & ECU testing; 3‑E housing processing & thermal management; hybrid / range‑extender solutions; hydrogen fuel cell R&D & testing
✅ Digital‑Twin Platform Zone: digital‑twin for vehicle factories; AI‑aided process planning; virtual commissioning for production lines; industrial big‑data dashboards
✅ Embodied‑Intelligence Showcase Zone: robot hardware design, key components, system integration & large‑scale industrial deployment

05  Investment Promotion Event: 2026 Guangzhou Automotive Industry Match‑making & Exchange Activity

Time: Oct 22

Venue: Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet (Guangzhou)

Guiding Authorities: Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Guangzhou Investment Development Committee Office

Host: Huangpu District Government, Administration Committee of Guangzhou Development Zone

Sub‑theme: Digital‑intelligent Empowerment · Win‑win Industrial Linkage. The event highlights Guangzhou’s investment advantages for new‑energy vehicles and smart manufacturing. Activities include policy briefings by city & district authorities, Q&A for enterprises, sharing from existing settled investors, one‑on‑one business meetings and site visits to industrial parks. It gathers over one hundred high‑quality companies covering auto components, intelligent technology, system integration, inspection & certification. The goal is to attract high‑quality investment projects, accelerate industrial agglomeration, and empower high‑quality transformation of Guangzhou’s automotive sector.

06  Member General Meeting of Guangdong Automobile Industry Association

Venue: Global Headquarters of Minglu Digital Manufacturing & Industrial Internet (Guangzhou)

The meeting showcases the latest achievements & industrial opportunities for new‑energy & intelligent connected vehicles in Guangdong Province. It builds an efficient communication network for association members. GAC Group and other leading OEMs, component suppliers, system integrators and testing institutes attend. Participants discuss industry trends, reach collective consensus, and continuously inject momentum for industrial upgrading & ecosystem improvement for Guangdong’s automotive industry.

Ways to Participate

» Booth & Sponsorship
Custom‑made sponsorship packages are available with pre‑event, on‑site and post‑event marketing exposure opportunities.

» Become a Speaker
We are now inviting senior industry experts & innovation leaders to share cutting‑edge technology insights and market outlook. Speaker submissions are open.

» Visitor / VIP Guest Registration
You are sincerely invited to register and network with top system integrators, tier‑1 / tier‑2 suppliers, R&D & manufacturing engineers from OEMs & component companies.

As a leading industry event for automotive engineering & manufacturing, AMTS is dedicated to building a high‑end cross‑border platform driven by new‑quality productive forces. It covers full R&D‑to‑manufacturing value chain, gathering global advanced automation & assembly‑test solutions. All‑year‑round, AMTS connects system integrators, automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturing engineers from China and overseas.

Looking forward to meeting you!

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