On 2026, 8, and 26, the "Smart Connected Electric Vehicle Closed-Door Symposium" was held grandly in Shenzhen at the Shenzhen-HK International Science and Technology Park. Organized by the Beijing Intelligent Connected Mobility Development Center, the China Intelligent Connected Electric Vehicle Industry Development Research Institute, and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Academician Innovation Center, the event brought together representatives from national think tanks, academician research teams, industry associations, and leading Chinese and international enterprises through invitation-only participation. The symposium featured in-depth discussions on the integrated development of artificial intelligence and smart connected electric vehicle technologies.

Chinese Academy of Engineering Academician, Founding Chairman of the World Electric Vehicle Association, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Chen Qingquan; Wu Songquan, Senior Chief Expert at China Automotive Technology and Research Center; Yang Zhongping, Deputy Secretary-General of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; Jia Fei, Vice President of Strategy and Industry at Yinwang Intelligent; Wang Bo, Technical Expert at BYD; Li Hui, Professor at Peking University and Council Member of the Shenzhen-HKUST Innovation and Science Center; as well as over 30 guests from institutions including the Development Research Center, the Shenzhen Municipal Government's Automotive Office, and the International Society for Intelligent Perception attended the meeting.

Seize the moment, shape the future of industry

Artificial intelligence and intelligent connected electric vehicle technologies are accelerating in convergence and iteration. The successful holding of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in 2026 7 further highlighted the significance of global AI governance and industry collaboration. Combined with the international exchange advantages brought by APEC-related activities in Shenzhen in 2026, this creates a favorable opportunity for collaborative development of the intelligent connected electric vehicle industry. Against this backdrop, this closed-door symposium aims to seize industry development opportunities, foster in-depth sector exchanges, and empower high-quality industrial growth.

The meeting was chaired by Gao Fei, President of the China Intelligent Connected Electric Vehicle Industry Development Research Institute. He stated that intelligent connected electric vehicles are at a critical window period for technological transformation and industrial upgrading, requiring consensus-building and collaborative efforts across government, academia, industry, and users.

Academician-led keynote sessions deliver exceptional insights

During the morning keynote session, Academician Chen Qingquan delivered a speech titled "Scientific Iteration Reshapes History: The Automotive Revolution and New Journey in Transportation Development—Climbing to the Summit." Drawing on the historical evolution of scientific and technological advancements, he systematically outlined the profound impact of the automotive revolution on transportation development. He emphasized that intelligent connected electric vehicles are the core force driving transformation across the transportation ecosystem and encouraged industry peers to strive for breakthroughs at the forefront of technology.

Senior Chief Expert Wu Songquan analyzed the transformation and opportunities for China's intelligent connected electric vehicle industry during the "15th Five-Year Plan," offering forward-looking insights on policy direction, technology roadmaps, and market opportunities.

Jia Fei, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Industry at Yinwang Intelligent, shared insights on the development practices and latest advancements in autonomous driving technology, presenting key pathways and challenges for commercializing this technology from an enterprise perspective.

Yang Zhongping, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers; Shan Huimin, Secretary-General of the International Society for Intelligent Perception; and Fang Ping, Director of the Shenzhen-HK Academy of Sciences Science and Innovation Center, delivered speeches on themes including industry association capacity building, intelligent perception technology development, and science and innovation platform empowerment.

Focus on practice, closed-door workshop builds consensus

The afternoon session was moderated by Lu Qiang, Director of the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Technology Development Center. Geng Lei, former Chief Engineer at China Automotive Technology and Research Center, delivered a keynote titled "Accelerating the Construction of Technology and Standards for Intelligent Connected Electric Vehicles to Support Industrial Scaling," providing an in-depth analysis of how standards drive large-scale industry growth.

BYD technical expert Wang Bo shared the company's technical practices and commercialization experience in the intelligent connected vehicle field. Professor Li Hui from Peking University provided a professional analysis on "Securing the Networks of Intelligent Connected Electric Vehicles and Their Charging Infrastructure," emphasizing that cybersecurity is the foundational requirement for the industry's healthy development.

Li Jianhua, Chairman of Beijing Yizhi Era Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Zhu Dong, co-founder of the Entrepreneurs Persistence Club, and other business leaders shared their insights on digital technology empowerment and collaborative industrial ecosystem building.

During a closed-door roundtable, all participants took turns speaking and engaged in interactive discussions on the theme "Opportunities and Synergies for Intelligent Connected Electric Vehicles." They exchanged in-depth views on key topics such as seizing opportunities in autonomous driving, building an intelligent driving ecosystem together, and promoting cross-industry collaboration, reaching multiple consensus points.