China-Finland Smart Automotive Industry Exchange Held on April 26th

On April 26, 2026, the "China-Finland Smart Automotive Industry Exchange Conference" successfully concluded in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the China Equipment Management Association New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Promotion Branch and the Finnish Embassy in China. This conference follows the 2026 China International New Energy Vehicle Technology, Parts, and Services Exhibition, marking another collaborative industry matchmaking event between China and Finland.

The global automotive industry is rapidly transforming towards "electrification + intelligence," and the industries of China and Finland demonstrate clear complementarity. Finland boasts strong technical expertise in software, electronics, testing, and validation, while China has the largest automotive market in the world, a complete industrial chain, and diverse application scenarios. Finland's automotive industry is valued at approximately €25 billion, with an EV penetration rate of 35%. It holds significant advantages in key areas such as automotive software, electronics, and batteries. Software-defined vehicles (SDV) have become the core development trend in the industry. China-Finland cooperation will enable mutual empowerment, with Finland offering advanced technologies and access to the European market, while China provides strong market capacity and manufacturing capabilities.

During the technical sharing session:

• Sami Niska, Chief Operating Officer of Basemark, introduced the in-car AR and HMI systems used by mainstream OEMs such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. With low latency, high-precision spatial positioning, and a complete toolchain, Basemark provides solutions for upgrading interactive experiences in smart cabins.

• Mickael Lü Peiji, Chief Representative of Mapvision in Greater China, presented their 100% online automotive visual inspection system. Utilizing AI vision and multi-camera 3D measurement technology, it enables high-speed, comprehensive inspection of parts, effectively reducing quality risks.

• Chen Mintao, Chief Representative of Tactotek in Greater China, shared the company’s integrated technology of electronics, structure, and optics. This innovation embeds electronic circuits into automotive surface structures with an ultra-thin thickness of 3.5-4mm, supporting the thinning, lighting, and intelligence upgrades of car interiors.

• Chen Xi, Chief Representative of Tuxera in Greater China, introduced their foundational data and storage infrastructure solutions, which have served the top 10 global automotive OEMs and over 200 million vehicles on the road. These solutions address the data risks and storage performance degradation caused by frequent OTA updates.

• Luo Miao, from the Finland headquarters of Qt, explained their cabin development toolchain, which supports UI design, development, and testing integration. With a global ecosystem of 1.5 million developers, Qt helps automakers improve development efficiency and reduce costs.

• Miao Yixin, Chief Representative of Hashlist in Greater China, presented their automotive industry talent network platform, which spans over 50 countries and connects more than 100,000 professionals. Through flexible employment models, Hashlist helps automotive companies tackle overseas expansion and technology recruitment challenges.

The free exchange session further deepened the cooperation consensus between the two sides, with several companies sharing additional insights into their industry strategies and collaboration needs:

• Zhou Yang from Huaqin Technology emphasized again the company’s integrated software and hardware capabilities and its philosophy of open collaboration.

• Chen Tao, Chairman of the Board of Chengdao Robinf Industrial Internet of Things, proposed the concept of an "Integrated Land, Sea, and Air Transportation System," which combines automobiles with ships and flying cars, extending into fields such as offshore computing centers and smart ports.

• Jiang Jun'an, President of Beijing Xingyidao Technology, stated that autonomous driving has shifted from "hardware radar competition" to "AI + data-driven physical perception system competition." The company's 4D millimeter-wave radar performance is on par with international giants such as Bosch and Continental. Moving forward, they will focus on entering the Robotaxi and unmanned delivery sectors.

• Feng Siwen, Head of Sales Network at Lingtu Automotive, introduced the company’s low-cost urban micro-mobility electric vehicles for the European market, supported by a large industrial group background. The vehicles have already entered markets in Norway, the Netherlands, and others.

• Cao Lingling, Regional Head of the International Department at Northern Education, shared their talent training system, focusing on providing full-chain talent support for industries such as new energy, hydrogen energy, and autonomous driving.

• Chen Hao, Business Director at CATARC, outlined the development of a full lifecycle service platform for new energy batteries, covering "testing, repair, remanufacturing, and carbon data management," contributing to the standardization and decarbonization of the automotive aftermarket.

The China-Finland Smart Automotive Industry Exchange Conference not only showcased Finland's advanced underlying technologies and engineering capabilities but also highlighted China's outstanding advantages in industrialization and scaling. Both sides have formed a strong alignment in core areas such as software-defined vehicles, intelligent manufacturing, and data systems. The successful hosting of this conference has laid a solid foundation for future project implementation and in-depth cooperation in the automotive industry chain between China and Finland, while also injecting new momentum into the collaborative development of the global smart automotive industry.