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[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility

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Join us with the German Embassy Beijing for the German Chamber Industry Days Xi'an on the 28-29 April 2026 as a delegation member. Like last year (see the full recap here), we will again visit top local German and Chinese companies in Xi'an around the topic of Automation and Mobility.


After our initial visit to their factory during the German Chamber Industry Days 2025, we will this time focus on two new key developments at ebm-papst Ventilator (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. The company’s reshuffled production area and the expanded third phase have further increased efficiency and capacity. A newly set up interactive state of the art customer experience center can furthermore serve other German companies in China as a role model.  The delegation will gain insights into both areas at one of the world’s largest plants of the ebm-papst Group. As an innovator in air technology, ebm-papst is one of Germany’s most renowned hidden champions, driving cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and smart air technology applications across various industries.


In the afternoon of 28th of April we will visit ZF Lifetec - ZF Dongfang Automotive Safety Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. The local automated production has received an investment of 150 million euros since 2024 to expand capacity for their airbag inflator business and an R&D center. Xi'an is currently ZF Lifetec's largest inflator production base in the Asia-Pacific region.


As one of the top five local Chinese companies in Xi'an, Geely will open their doors for us in the morning of 29th of April. This factory is not only a green factory, but also a dark factory, a fully automated factory that can operate without any human involvement. The Xi'an plant not only produce for Geely itself, but also for the Mercedes Joint Venture SMART.


At our last stop we will visit the local Siemens Mobility entity. Siemens Signaling Company Ltd (SSCX) is a Sino-German joint venture between Xi′an Railway Signal Factory (XRSF) and Siemens Ltd. China (SLC). The company develops, designs, manufactures and sells signaling products and systems for the railway and mass transit industry.

 

In addition to above company and factory visits, German Chamber Industry Days Xi'an 2026 will provide again a Roundtable for German Companies in Xi'an with the German Embassy, plenty of networking breaks and opportunities and related local Xi'an cultural highlights.


**Self - Arrangement Information:

Please note the participation fee includes lunches on both days and transportation to the companies that will be visited. Traveling to and from Xi'an as well as hotel accommodation must be organized by the participants themselves. There is no hotel contingent available or organized by the German Chamber. 


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**Participant Approval:

Please note that, based on registration and approval requirements and to prevent competitors from visiting, participant information (company name and full name) will be shared with the host companies. The final attendee list is subject to the visited companies’ final approval.


**The participation fee covers the full two-day event; no reduced rate is available for attending only one day.


For the detailed agenda, please refer to the following.

Agenda
2026-04-28
2026-04-29
2026-04-28
08:20-09:00

Bus Transfer from Voco Hotel Xi'an to ebm-papst

2026-04-28
09:00 -14:00
Presentation and Factory Tour at ebm-papst Ventilator (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. (EN)
2026-04-28
09:00-09:15

Welcome Remarks

Speaker
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Oliver Oehms
Executive Director & Board Member, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Thomas Nuernberger
Chief Sales Officer & Member of the Group Management Board, ebm-papst Group; President & Chief Executive Officer, Air Technology APAC, Middle East & Africa
2026-04-28
09:15-10:00

Presentation by ebm-papst: Factory Floor Efficiency Management

Speaker
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Thomas Nuernberger
Chief Sales Officer & Member of the Group Management Board, ebm-papst Group; President & Chief Executive Officer, Air Technology APAC, Middle East & Africa
2026-04-28
10:00-11:00

Roundtable with the German Embassy Beijing

2026-04-28
11:00-11:30

Break and Networking

2026-04-28
11:30-12:30

Factory Tour & Customer Experience Center Tour

2026-04-28
12:30-14:00

Lunch and Networking 

2026-04-28
14:00-15:00

Transport from ebm-papst to ZF Lifetec 

2026-04-28
15:00 -17:00
Presentation and Factory Tour at ZF Lifetec (EN)
2026-04-28
15:00-16:00

Company Introduction by ZF Lifetec

Speaker
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Edison Xing
GM / Plant Head, ZF Lifetec Xi’an Plant
2026-04-28
16:00-17:00

Factory Tour

2026-04-28
17:00-18:30

Transport from ZF Lifetec to Dinner Restaurant (No stops in between)

2026-04-28
18:30-21:00

Dinner and Networking (LENBACH 兰巴赫西餐啤酒坊(南门店))

Self-paid à la carte – each guest pays for their own consumption

2026-04-28
21:00-21:40

Return to Voco Hotel Xi'an

2026-04-29
08:20-09:00

Bus Transfer from Voco Hotel Xi'an to Geely

2026-04-29
08:30 -13:00
Presentation and Factory Tour at Geely (CN)
2026-04-29
09:00-09:30

Company Introduction by Geely

Speaker
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
CHEN Bin
Deputy General Manager, Xi’an Geely Automobile Co., Ltd.
2026-04-29
09:30-11:00

Factory Tour

2026-04-29
11:00-13:00

Lunch at Geely and Networking 

2026-04-29
13:00-14:00

Transport from Geely to Siemens 

2026-04-29
14:00 -17:00
Presentation and Factory Tour at Siemens (EN)
2026-04-29
14:00-15:00

Presentation by Siemens Mobility

Speaker
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
BAI Yi Bin
Commercial Head, Siemens Signaling Company Ltd (SSCX)
2026-04-29
15:00-16:00

Factory Tour

2026-04-29
16:00-17:00

Networking

2026-04-29
17:00-17:40

Individual Departure. Bus Transport to Xi’an North Railway Station or Airport (TBC)

Bus Transfer from Voco Hotel Xi'an to ebm-papst

Welcome Remarks

[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Oliver Oehms
Executive Director & Board Member, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Thomas Nuernberger
Chief Sales Officer & Member of the Group Management Board, ebm-papst Group; President & Chief Executive Officer, Air Technology APAC, Middle East & Africa

Presentation by ebm-papst: Factory Floor Efficiency Management

[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Thomas Nuernberger
Chief Sales Officer & Member of the Group Management Board, ebm-papst Group; President & Chief Executive Officer, Air Technology APAC, Middle East & Africa

Roundtable with the German Embassy Beijing

Break and Networking

Factory Tour & Customer Experience Center Tour

Lunch and Networking 

Transport from ebm-papst to ZF Lifetec 

Company Introduction by ZF Lifetec

[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
Edison Xing
GM / Plant Head, ZF Lifetec Xi’an Plant

Factory Tour

Transport from ZF Lifetec to Dinner Restaurant (No stops in between)

Dinner and Networking (LENBACH 兰巴赫西餐啤酒坊(南门店))

Return to Voco Hotel Xi'an

Bus Transfer from Voco Hotel Xi'an to Geely

Company Introduction by Geely

[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
CHEN Bin
Deputy General Manager, Xi’an Geely Automobile Co., Ltd.

Factory Tour

Lunch at Geely and Networking 

Transport from Geely to Siemens 

Presentation by Siemens Mobility

[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
BAI Yi Bin
Commercial Head, Siemens Signaling Company Ltd (SSCX)

Factory Tour

Networking

Individual Departure. Bus Transport to Xi’an North Railway Station or Airport (TBC)

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German Chamber Members
350
2026-04-24 14:00
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Please note the participation fee includes lunch and transportation to the companies that will be visited in the afternoon. Traveling to and from Xi’an as well as hotel accommodation must be organized by the participants themselves. There is no hotel contingent available or organized by the German Chamber.
Friends of the German Chamber
350
2026-04-24 14:00
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Please note the participation fee includes lunch and transportation to the companies that will be visited in the afternoon. Traveling to and from Xi’an as well as hotel accommodation must be organized by the participants themselves. There is no hotel contingent available or organized by the German Chamber.
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700
2026-04-24 14:00
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Partnership Benefits

For this event we offer a limited amount of three exclusive event partnerships


Partnership benefits:

  • Exclusive VIP seatings  for dinner etc.

  • Logo exposure in all online and offline event materials

  • Brand visibility in event publications and promotional campaigns

  • Speaking slot during the event

 

For more information please contact:

Rene Bernard | 柏仁睿

Senior Member Engagement Manager

+86-10-6539 6664 

bernard.rene@china.ahk.de 


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[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
[Apr 28-29 | Xi'an] GCC North Industry Days Xi'an 2026 - Automation and Mobility
**Please note
  • Registration will close at 12PM, April 27. 活动截至报名日期为4月27日午时

  • E-fapiao will be sent to your registered email address within 10 working days after the event. 电子发票将在活动结束后十个工作日内发送至您的邮箱。

  • If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact chamber-north-events@china.ahk.de. 如您有任何问题请联系 chamber-north-events@china.ahk.de.

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