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[Apr 26 | Beijing]

Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue

德国商会晚宴@北京车展特别策划:前行之路——中德汽车对话



 


Date: Sunday, Apr 26, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Ballroom A plus Kaifeng, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Language: English






In the context of Auto China 2026, the German Chamber of Commerce in China – North China warmly invites members and partners to an exclusive Chamber Dinner bringing together representatives from the German and Chinese automotive industries.


Taking place alongside one of the world's leading international automotive exhibitions, the dinner offers a unique opportunity to exchange perspectives on the latest developments shaping the future of mobility – from electrification and intelligent technologies to evolving market dynamics and international cooperation. 


Held every two years in Beijing, Auto China is among the most influential automotive exhibitions worldwide. Under the theme "Future of Intelligence", the 2026 edition highlights cutting-edge developments in smart mobility, connectivity, and next-generation automotive technologies. 


Against this dynamic backdrop, the Chamber Dinner provides an excellent platform for dialogue, insights, and networking among industry leaders and decision-makers from both Germany and China. 


We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of exchange and networking.


值此2026北京车展召开之际,中国德国商会特别策划车展主题商会晚宴,诚邀会员及合作伙伴出席。晚宴将汇聚中德汽车行业代表,就未来出行的前沿议题展开交流,包括电动化与智能化技术、市场趋势及国际合作等。


北京车展每两年一届,堪称全球最具影响力的汽车盛会之一。2026年以“领时代·智未来”为主题,重点展示智慧出行、智能网联及新一代汽车技术。在此充满活力的背景下,本次晚宴为中德两国行业领袖与决策者提供面对面对话、合作洽谈与人脉拓展的高端平台。


我们诚挚期待您的莅临,共襄盛举,共谋未来发展。

Agenda
2026-04-26
2026-04-26
18:00-18:30

Registration & Welcome Reception

签到 & 欢迎招待会

2026-04-26
18:30-18:40

Welcome Remarks

欢迎致辞

Speaker
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. Martin Hofmann
Chairperson, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
2026-04-26
18:40-18:55

Keynote Speech 1 

主旨演讲 1


AI Changes Everything – But Physics: Impact of AI on Automotive Operations

AI 变革万物,唯物理不变:AI 对汽车运营的影响

Speaker
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. Nikolai Ardey
Head of Group Innovation, Volkswagen AG
2026-04-26
18:55-19:10

Keynote Speech 2

主旨演讲 2


The Nervous System of the Car Industry: How Catena-X Connects What (Artificial) Intelligence Alone Cannot

未来汽车产业的神经系统:Catena-X 如何连接智能无法独立实现的未来

Speaker
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Hanno Focken
Managing Director Operations, Governance and Scaling, Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
2026-04-26
19:10-19:50

Buffet Dinner & Networking

自助晚宴 & 自由交流

2026-04-26
19:50-20:20

Panel Discussion

圆桌讨论


Competing and Collaborating: German and Chinese Automotive Players in a New Era

中德汽车新时代:竞争与合作

Speaker
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Oliver Oehms (Panel Moderator)
Executive Director & Board Member, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Matthias Pohl
Sector Expert Automotive, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Fuad Bajramovic
Managing Director, voestalpine Steel Trading (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. LIU Qiang
VP, Li Auto; Head, Li Auto Germany R&D Center
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Ms. ZHAO Yuli
Chief Strategy Officer, Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd.
2026-04-26
20:20-21:00

Dessert & Networking

甜点 & 自由交流

Registration & Welcome Reception

签到 & 欢迎招待会

Welcome Remarks

欢迎致辞

[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. Martin Hofmann
Chairperson, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China

Keynote Speech 1 

主旨演讲 1


AI Changes Everything – But Physics: Impact of AI on Automotive Operations

AI 变革万物,唯物理不变:AI 对汽车运营的影响

[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. Nikolai Ardey
Head of Group Innovation, Volkswagen AG

Keynote Speech 2

主旨演讲 2


The Nervous System of the Car Industry: How Catena-X Connects What (Artificial) Intelligence Alone Cannot

未来汽车产业的神经系统:Catena-X 如何连接智能无法独立实现的未来

[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Hanno Focken
Managing Director Operations, Governance and Scaling, Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.

Buffet Dinner & Networking

自助晚宴 & 自由交流

Panel Discussion

圆桌讨论


Competing and Collaborating: German and Chinese Automotive Players in a New Era

中德汽车新时代:竞争与合作

[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Oliver Oehms (Panel Moderator)
Executive Director & Board Member, German Chamber of Commerce in China - North China
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Matthias Pohl
Sector Expert Automotive, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Mr. Fuad Bajramovic
Managing Director, voestalpine Steel Trading (Shenyang) Co., Ltd.
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Dr. LIU Qiang
VP, Li Auto; Head, Li Auto Germany R&D Center
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
Ms. ZHAO Yuli
Chief Strategy Officer, Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd.

Dessert & Networking

甜点 & 自由交流

Registration
[Apr 26 | Beijing] Chamber Dinner@Beijing Autoshow: The Road Ahead – Sino-German Automotive Dialogue
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Sponsoring Opportunities

Benefits:

  • 1 VIP seat at the VIP table

  • 1 Company Table (10 seats) in a preferred area – directly next to the VIP table

  • Special acknowledgment during the event (on stage / MC announcement)

  • Spotlight opportunity within the evening program to highlight the company (details to be aligned individually)

  • Booth/Table in the foyer for company/product presentation

  • Exclusive Sponsor - Company logo featured on promotion materials, invitations, onsite visuals & on the company table


*Sponsorship needs to be approved before confirmation.


For sponsorship inquiries,  please contact Mr. CHEN Wei via chen.wei@china.ahk.de.

**Please Note
  • Registration will close at 5PM, April 24.

  • No-shows who fail to cancel 48 hours before the event will be charged with the full price.

  • E-fapiao will be sent to your registered email address within 10 working days after the event. 

  • If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact chamber-north-events@china.ahk.de.

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