Program

2

00PM

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2

05PM

Opening Address

Mr. Lin ZHANG, Chief Representative and General Manager of VDA China

2

05PM

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2

15PM

Welcome Address

Mrs. Hildegard Müller, President of VDA

2

15PM

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2

25PM

Address from German Embassy

Dr. Patricia Flor, German Ambassador in China

2

25PM

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2

40PM

Update from VDA Headquarters (Online)

Mr. Andreas Rade, Managing Director of VDA
Dr. Manuel Kallweit, Head of Department Economic Intelligence of VDA

2

40PM

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2

55PM

Presentation from BMW China

Mr. Sean Green, President & CEO of BMW Group Region China

3

10PM

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4

00PM

Panel Discussion: Geopolitical Landscape: Impact on Business Confidence and Investment Plan in the German Automotive Industry

Moderator:
Mr. Felix Mogge, Senior Partner, Supervisory Board Member of Roland Berger

Panelists:
• Mrs. Hildegard Müller, President of VDA
• Dr. Patricia Flor, German Ambassador in China
• Mr. Sean Green, President & CEO of BMW Group Region China
• Supplier Representative (tbd)

4

00PM

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4

30PM

4

30PM

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4

45PM

Update from VDA China Survey on Business Performance and Market Dynamics of Members in China

Mr. Lin ZHANG, Chief Representative and General Manager of VDA China

4

45PM

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5

45PM

Interactive Discussion: Impacts on supply chain: Adapting to Global Dynamics and in the Automotive Industry (based on VDA China Survey)

(Overview: The automotive industry is at a pivotal moment, with global supply chains being tested like never before. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving trade policies, complex regulatory landscape, increasing competition pressures, changing consumer demands, and more are reshaping the German automotive industry in China. As VDA China has conducted a comprehensive survey of the members to understand these ongoing changes, this session will explore the key findings and offer a platform for an interactive discussion on how the industry is adapting to these challenges.)

Moderator:
Mr. Lin ZHANG, Chief Representative and General Manager of VDA China
Leading speech: 3-4 Representative from SMEs

6

00PM

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9

00PM

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