7,000 exhibitors, expanding Innovation Zones, and global collaboration set to define this year’s edition
Preparations are in full swing for Automechanika Shanghai 2025, poised to become one of the largest automotive industry gatherings globally. Scheduled from 26 to 29 November 2025, the event will, for the first time in its history, utilise all 15 halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), covering a record 383,000 sqm and hosting over 7,000 exhibitors.
The trade fair is set to offer a dynamic platform for marketing, trade, innovation, knowledge exchange, and talent development, aligning with key trends such as sustainability, digitalisation, and mobility transformation within the global automotive ecosystem.
Fiona Chiew, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, remarked that Automechanika Shanghai has become one of the most influential global platforms in the automotive sector. She emphasised the show’s continued evolution in response to market shifts and reaffirmed its role in fostering international integration, collaboration, and innovation.
Expanded Zones Reflect Industry Momentum
The 2025 edition will highlight products, services, and technologies from across the entire value chain – from R&D and manufacturing to sales, service, and aftermarket. In response to the growing demand for intelligent, efficient, and sustainable mobility, several sectors are being significantly expanded:
- The New Energy & Connectivity zone will grow by 50%, covering 39,000 sqm to showcase advancements in EV battery, motor and control systems, hydrogen fuel cells, energy storage, intelligent chassis, and ADAS technologies. The Innovation4Mobility zone will return with tech showcases, start-up pitches, and cross-sector partnerships, linking research institutions, universities, start-ups, and investors.
- The Digital Services / Solutions zone will spotlight applications enhancing aftermarket efficiency and enabling cross-border e-commerce, smart logistics, warehousing, supply chain management, and automatic identification technologies.
- The Tyres & Wheels sector will also increase by 50%, driven by the rise of EVs, which demand innovation in weight, noise reduction, and battery-specific tyre performance.
Additionally, more than 60% of exhibitors will cater to the commercial vehicle segment, reflecting growth in logistics, transport, and new mobility models—especially in Belt and Road economies. Other featured sectors include:
- Parts & Components (including chassis, electronics, and remanufacturing)
- Electrics & Electronics
- Accessories & Customising
- Diagnostics & Repair / Body & Paint
Fringe Events Empower Talent and Industry Dialogue
According to Li Zhang, General Manager of China National Machinery Industry International Co Ltd, this year’s edition will feature around 80 fringe events, addressing top priorities such as electrification, intelligent transformation, digitalisation, and supply chain resilience.
Key events include:
- International Automotive Industry Conference 2025, offering insights into market trends, regulatory shifts, and supply chain dynamics.
- International Automotive Industry Talent Development Conference 2025, focused on building Gen Z-ready skillsets and fostering future industry leaders.
- The debut of the Automechanika Shanghai Technology Seminar Series, where global experts will discuss cutting-edge topics like electric drive systems, autonomous vehicles, intelligent chassis, new materials, and tyre innovations.
Strengthening Global Business Networks
Automechanika Shanghai 2025 will feature a suite of targeted business development and networking initiatives:
- Global Collective, highlighting investment opportunities, tools for international expansion, and market insights from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America.
- Press Connect, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with automotive journalists.
- Match Up, the show’s customised one-to-one business matching programme, will return to help forge strategic partnerships.
- A series of themed networking receptions and country-focused market briefings led by local trade authorities will also support internationalisation efforts.
- Industrial visits will provide hands-on exposure to leading Chinese automotive manufacturing hubs, R&D centres, and new energy innovation facilities.
With its expanded scale, deeper international collaboration, and future-facing programme, Automechanika Shanghai 2025 is set to be a cornerstone event for global automotive professionals navigating the sector’s next era of transformation.
