AGENDA 2026
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DAY 1Tues, Jun 16Main Forum - Morning
Main Forum - Afternoon
Time
Topic
09:15 - 09:20Opening Remarks
Adam FanChairmanSMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd.
- 09:15 - 09:20Opening RemarksAdam FanChairmanSMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd.
- 09:20 - 09:40Opening Keynote: Thailand EV Outlook 2026
Dr. Yossapong LaoonualHonorary Chairman and AdvisorsElectric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
- 09:20 - 09:40Opening Keynote: Thailand EV Outlook 2026Dr. Yossapong LaoonualHonorary Chairman and AdvisorsElectric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
- 09:40 - 09:55Keynote Speech: Southeast Asia’s New Automotive Ambition:Can Industry Players Successfully Navigate Transformation Amid Challenges?
- "Elucidate that Southeast Asia is no longer content with being the ""world's assembly shop"" but aims to build a regional hub for electric vehicle innovation and manufacturing. Specifically interpret the national strategies behind the ""30/30"" vision (e.g., achieving 30% share of electric vehicle production by 2030).
- Depict a complete localized value chain blueprint from minerals (Indonesia's nickel) -> battery production -> EV manufacturing -> technology R&D"
Krzysztof TokarzChairman of the Automotive Working GroupTEBA Founder of Auteneo
- 09:40 - 09:55Keynote Speech: Southeast Asia’s New Automotive Ambition:Can Industry Players Successfully Navigate Transformation Amid Challenges?
- "Elucidate that Southeast Asia is no longer content with being the ""world's assembly shop"" but aims to build a regional hub for electric vehicle innovation and manufacturing. Specifically interpret the national strategies behind the ""30/30"" vision (e.g., achieving 30% share of electric vehicle production by 2030).
- Depict a complete localized value chain blueprint from minerals (Indonesia's nickel) -> battery production -> EV manufacturing -> technology R&D"
Krzysztof TokarzChairman of the Automotive Working GroupTEBA Founder of Auteneo
- 09:55 - 10:20
Tea Break & Networking
- 09:55 - 10:20Tea Break & Networking
- 10:20 - 11:00Leadership Dialogue: East Asian Titans' "Southeast Asian Chessboard"
- New Dynamics of Competition & Cooperation: In the era of electrification, how will the deep moats of Japanese brands (supplier system, brand loyalty) collide with the speed and innovation of Chinese brands (product strength, intelligence)? Is it a "zero-sum game" or "growing the pie together"?
- Supply Chain Strategy: Facing localization policies, should supply chains be "self-contained systems" or "open for cooperation"? Will the Japanese supplier system open up to Chinese automakers? Do opportunities exist for Chinese component suppliers to cooperate with Japanese OEMs?
- Future Landscape Prediction: What will determine the "rules of the game" in the Southeast Asian market in the next 5 years? Policy, technology, cost, or ecosystem?
Moderator
David HuangThe Head of Strategy, Marketing and Business DevelopmentForvia ChinaPanelist
Dr. Yossapong LaoonualHonorary Chairman and AdvisorsElectric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
Suphot SukphisarnHonorary Chairman, Auto Parts Industry Club (APIC), The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)Deputy Secretary General, Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA）
Krzysztof TokarzChairman of the Automotive Working Group at TEBAFounder of Auteneo
Dr. Viroj PatcharawatanakulChief Marketing Officer (CMO)AAPICO Hitech PCL.
- 10:20 - 11:00Leadership Dialogue: East Asian Titans' "Southeast Asian Chessboard"
- New Dynamics of Competition & Cooperation: In the era of electrification, how will the deep moats of Japanese brands (supplier system, brand loyalty) collide with the speed and innovation of Chinese brands (product strength, intelligence)? Is it a "zero-sum game" or "growing the pie together"?
- Supply Chain Strategy: Facing localization policies, should supply chains be "self-contained systems" or "open for cooperation"? Will the Japanese supplier system open up to Chinese automakers? Do opportunities exist for Chinese component suppliers to cooperate with Japanese OEMs?
- Future Landscape Prediction: What will determine the "rules of the game" in the Southeast Asian market in the next 5 years? Policy, technology, cost, or ecosystem?
ModeratorDavid HuangThe Head of Strategy, Marketing and Business DevelopmentForvia ChinaPanelistDr. Yossapong LaoonualHonorary Chairman and AdvisorsElectric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)Suphot SukphisarnHonorary Chairman, Auto Parts Industry Club (APIC), The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)Deputy Secretary General, Thai Auto-Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA）Krzysztof TokarzChairman of the Automotive Working Group at TEBAFounder of AuteneoDr. Viroj PatcharawatanakulChief Marketing Officer (CMO)AAPICO Hitech PCL.
- 11:00 - 11:30Keynote Speech: Navigating Automotive Disruption in Southeast Asia
- Global development trends that are shaping the automotive industry
- Automotive disruption in SEA
- Implications to supply chain
Timothy WongPrincipalRoland Berger
- 11:00 - 11:30Keynote Speech: Navigating Automotive Disruption in Southeast Asia
- Global development trends that are shaping the automotive industry
- Automotive disruption in SEA
- Implications to supply chain
Timothy WongPrincipalRoland Berger
- 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
- 12:00 - 13:00Lunch
