Jun 30, 2025

China’s Central Role in Global Automotive Industry

Date: June 24–27, 2025 (9:00–17:00 daily)
Venue: School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, Shanghai
Language: Bilingual (Chinese-English with AI simultaneous interpretation)


Co-hosted by Tongji University and emlyon business school (France), the 33rd Gerpisa International Colloquium will convene 60+ scholars from 14 countries, industry leaders, and innovators in Shanghai for a landmark dialogue on the future of mobility. Under the theme “The Central Role of China in the Global Automotive Industry,” the event will explore critical trends shaping the sector:

Key Highlights

  • Global Expertise: Participants include scholars from Tsinghua University, Peking University, and international institutions, alongside executives from global automakers spanning vehicle manufacturing, smart technologies, and supply chains.

  • Forward-Looking Topics:

   Global value chain restructuring and industrial upgrading

   Electrification transition and technological sovereignty

   Sustainability metrics and geopolitical impacts

  • Special Events:

   Launch of two new English publications on automotive industry trends

   Exclusive meetup with the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management (IJATM)

Registration

  • Fees:

   Northern Hemisphere: €400

   Southern Hemisphere: €300

   Graduate students: Reduced rates available (see https://www.gerpisa.org/node/8208)

  • Audience Registration: Scan the QR code or visit the link for free attendance (confirmation via email/SMS by June).

Inquiries

For sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact Ms. Peng at ppeng@em-lyon.com