CINEVE 2026 / 2026 Core Symposium on Intelligent Cockpit Successfully Held, Focusing on Promoting High-Quality Development of the Cockpit Industry!

The intelligent cockpit is the core track of automotive intelligence, currently at a critical development stage of cockpit-vehicle integration, AI empowerment, and technology mass production. It has become a key driver for automakers to build their product core competitiveness. As a core concurrent event of the 2026 China International New Energy Vehicle Technology, Parts, and Services Exhibition, the 2026 Intelligent Cockpit Ecosystem Innovation Conference and Vertical Industry Matching Event was successfully held.

24 leaders from intelligent cockpit-related departments of 12 automotive companies, including Chery Automobile, Geely Research Institute, and others, along with representatives from 34 top-tier supply chain companies such as BOE, Thundersoft, and Carlink attended the event. The conference successfully built a high-caliber, professional platform for industry communication and matchmaking, helping to foster consensus and inject momentum into the collaborative development of the intelligent cockpit industry.

1. High-Quality Closed-Door Matchmaking, Precisely Targeting Core Industry Needs

The participants of this closed-door symposium were all key management and technical personnel from automotive companies’ intelligent cockpit, electronic/electrical architecture, and connected development departments, as well as core leaders from upstream and downstream supply chain companies in the intelligent cockpit industry, covering the full R&D, production, and supporting chains.

The event was chaired by Professor Guo Gang, a doctoral advisor from the School of Mechanical Engineering and Vehicle Engineering at Chongqing University. The efficient communication system was built around the model of "companies showcasing technologies, automakers presenting needs, on-site problem-solving, and instant matchmaking," directly addressing core pain points in intelligent cockpit technology adaptation, cost control, scenario implementation, and ecological collaboration, ensuring precise matchmaking and efficient discussions between supply and demand.

2. Eight Major Keynote Speeches, In-Depth Analysis of Cockpit Technology Innovation Paths

The symposium featured eight core keynote speeches, inviting top industry experts to share their insights. The topics covered included key areas such as intelligent cockpit software architecture, in-vehicle operating systems, innovative components, display technology, reliability testing, adhesive applications, and cockpit-vehicle integration. The speakers shared cutting-edge technological achievements and mass production practices, providing professional guidance for industry development.

Head of the Intelligent Cockpit Department, BAIC Research Institute: The keynote speech, titled "AI-Driven Intelligent Cockpit – Reshaping User Experience," provided an in-depth analysis of the technological path and key implementation points for upgrading the cockpit user experience through AI technology.

Yang Xinhui, Vice President of Thundersoft Software Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "AI-Driven Transformation, Drips AI OS Leading the AIDV Era," offered an in-depth share of Drips AI OS's core technologies and its adaptation and application solutions in in-vehicle scenarios.

Cheng Lingzhi, Sales Director of Wuhan Kaivon Sunroof System Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "Integrated Cooling Refrigerator Innovation Technology Sharing," provided a comprehensive overview of the technological breakthroughs of integrated cooling refrigerators and their mass production practices in in-vehicle scenarios.

Li Wenbo, Director of the Innovation Research Institute at BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "Screen IoT Leading HERO Cockpit Innovation Practice," provided a systematic explanation of the innovative application and mass production results of Screen IoT technology in intelligent cockpits.

Gao Chao, General Manager of Zhuhai Zhenxiang Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "Application and Development of Glasses-Free 3D Display Technology," provided a detailed explanation of the iterative direction of glasses-free 3D display technology and adaptation strategies for intelligent cockpit scenarios.

Huang Youjun, Deputy General Manager of Sales at Guangdong Zhongzhi Testing Instruments Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "New Energy & Automotive Environmental Reliability Testing Equipment Solutions," offered an in-depth analysis of the core logic behind reliability testing for key intelligent cockpit components throughout their lifecycle, as well as the adaptation of testing equipment for cockpit R&D and mass production implementation.

Zhang Wenhuan, Technical Director of the Automotive Adhesive Industry at Chengdu Guibao Technology Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "Bonding the Intelligent Cockpit: Adhesive Technologies Driving the Future of Smart Manufacturing," systematically explained the core logic of adhesive technology enabling cockpit lightweighting and high reliability, as well as the implementation solutions for multi-scenario applications of specialized adhesives.

Ma Jianjun, General Manager of the International Center at Carlink Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.: The keynote speech, titled "AI and Cockpit-Drive Integration: UX Considerations," focused on the reconfiguration logic of in-vehicle user experience (UX) through the integration of AI technology and cockpit-drive fusion. It also explored the experience optimization path for full-scenario human-machine collaboration, providing a practical roadmap for the UX innovation of integrated cockpit-drive products.

3. Multi-Dimensional Interactive Discussions, Building Consensus for Collaborative Industry Development

The symposium adopted an “Speech + Real-Time Q&A” interactive format, with dedicated time for discussions after each keynote speech. Automotive representatives, based on actual product R&D and mass production experiences, precisely addressed issues such as technology implementation challenges, product adaptation, cost control, and customized development. The speakers provided professional answers on-site, facilitating an efficient collision of technology and industry needs.

Topic Discussion Session – In-Depth Interaction Between Automotive Companies and Supply Chain

During the special topic discussion session, attendees focused on three core topics for in-depth discussions: “AI-Driven Evolution of Intelligent Cockpit Experience and Scenario Innovation” “Latest Development Trends in In-Vehicle Display Technology for Intelligent Cockpits” “From Intelligent Cockpit to Cockpit-Drive Integration: Automotive Intelligence Development Trends and Integration Paths” Representatives from automotive companies and supply chain enterprises exchanged ideas, each offering their perspectives, analyzing the pain points in industry development, and building consensus on technology implementation, ecosystem construction, and collaborative development.

4. Collaborative Innovation to Promote High-Quality Development of the Cockpit Industry

The symposium, with its professional content structure, precise supply-demand matchmaking, and efficient communication format, created a high-caliber collaborative platform for the intelligent cockpit industry. The event not only facilitated the full sharing of cutting-edge technologies and practical experiences in the cockpit field but also effectively promoted deep connections between automotive companies and supply chain enterprises. It helped build a consensus for collaborative industry development and provided strong support for the intelligent cockpit industry, from technological innovation to mass production, and from single-product upgrades to ecosystem collaboration.

Group Photo of Attendees

In the future, the association will continue to focus on technological innovation, driven by market demand, and deepen collaborative cooperation across industry, academia, research, and application. The focus will be on core areas such as cockpit-vehicle integration, AI empowerment, and scenario innovation. We will continue to drive technological breakthroughs and mass production implementation for intelligent cockpits, contributing to the high-quality development of China’s automotive intelligence industry.

Exciting Preview – In May, we will host the Chang'an Demand Matching Conference. Enterprises are welcome to register and inquire in advance!