Automotive Roundtable in Shanghai, Sept 11

- “Digital Transformation of the Core“ – Digitalization of Automotive Core Operations

Automotive industry is under rapid disruptions, both in terms of product & business innovation (CASE – Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric) and transformation of core operations (e.g. R&D, purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain and sales & aftersales processes).

With many previous industry forums and conferences, the discussions were mainly focused on product & business innovations. In the coming automotive roundtable, we would invite prominent industry leaders to discuss how digitalization can help automotive OEMs and suppliers transform it core operations, which will help build the foundation to Pivot to the NEW - products and business innovation!

Featured Speakers:

Mr. Charlie Jiang, Managing Director, Accenture
Mr. Frank Ye, Director of Strategy, HASCO
Mr. Bernd Pichler, Chief Marketing Officer, ICONIQ MOTORS
Moderator: Mr. Charlie Jiang, Managing Director, Accenture

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 15-18 pm

Where: Accenture Greater China Digital Hub
Floor 5, Building C4, No.158 Huangxing Road, Yangpu District

杨浦区黄兴路158号长阳创谷C4栋5楼

15:00 pm: Registration and Networking

15:30 pm: Demo tour at the Digital Hub

16:00 pm: Welcoming Remarks

By Mrs. Kathrin Brüggemeier, Founder, Automotive Roundtable

16:05 pm: Opening Keynote: Digital Transformation of Core Business in Auto Industry

By Mr. Charlie Jiang, Managing Director, Accenture

Mr. Charlie Jiang is Managing Director of Digital Services in Accenture Greater China, leading its Industry X.0 business. Accenture Industry X.0 team provides end-to-end digital transformation service ranging from connected products and services innovation, digital engineering, digital production and digital operation support, to its global and local leading clients in China market.

Mr. Jiang has about 20 years of professional experience in management consulting and automotive industry. Mr. Jiang has extensive consulting project experience in corporate strategy & transformation, digital transformation, development and innovation, etc.

16:25 pm: Presentation: Explore HASCO’s Intelligent Manufacturing Strategy

By Mr. Frank Ye, Director of Strategy, HASCO

Mr. Frank Ye is Director of Strategy for HASCO. Working in the Planning and Development Department of HASCO, Frank is responsible for M&A projects, corporate strategy, business development and portfolio management since 2009. He has led subsequent M&A projects. Previously, Frank worked in the Component Business Management Board of SAIC Group, responsible for all strategic projects arising from the Group and its JV partners.

16:45 pm: Panel discussion: “Digital Transformation of the Core“ – Digitalization of Automotive Core Operations

Moderator: Mr. Charlie Jiang, Managing Director, Accenture

Panel additionally includes:

Mr. Bernd Pichler, Chief Marketing Officer, ICONIQ MOTORS

Having spent 12 years in the German Army and Air Force as officer, Bernd Pichler continued to experience 20 years in Volkswagen and Jaguar Land Rover in senior leadership roles like CFO, Sales EVP and General Manager. In January he started in ICONIQ Motors as CMO, readying the EV start-up to become a globally recognized brand. The graduated economist and EMBA spent the last 13 years in China, is proficient in 5 languages including Chinese, married and has 4 children.

17:05 pm: Q&A

17:30 pm Summary & Closing

Fee: 200 RMB/Person, incl. 1 Welcome Drink if registered by Sept 9

Free for Annual Sponsors!

Language: English

If you like to attend, RSVP via email info(at)g-i-events.com by Sept 9, 2019.
In case you register but cannot attend, please cancel your reservation before Sept 9. Otherwise you will be invoiced for the event.

Automotive Roundtable in Beijing, Sept 12

- Connected Vehicles for Future Mobility -

Discuss the latest status and trends of Connected Vehicles with OEMs and suppliers at the upcoming Beijing Automotive Roundtable.

Featured Speakers:

Mr. Vishwaraaj Shetty (Vish), Managing Director, ATCS
Mr. Li Ting, Supplier Quality Manager for EE component of Mercedes Benz Car, Daimler China
Moderator: Ms. Lynn Luo, Senior Manager Public Policy and Government Relations, GM China

When: Thursday, September 12, 2019, 17:30 pm
17:30 – 18:40 pm: Registration and Networking Dinner
German Restaurant Brotzeit

Ground floor of DRC Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Office Building

- Dinner costs will be paid to the restaurant separately by participants.

18:40 pm: Welcoming Remarks

By Mrs. Kathrin Brüggemeier, Founder, Automotive Roundtable

18:45 pm: Presentation: Connected Vehicle - When Digital meets Data

By Mr. Vishwaraaj Shetty (Vish), Managing Director, ATCS

Mr. Vishwaraaj Shetty (Vish) - Is the managing director of ATCS which is a niche Automotive Consulting and IT Services Company Head Quartered in New Jersey. They focus primarily on helping Auto OEM's in Digital transformation to help monetize the changing business trends. Vish has been engaged with the changing Automotive IT & Digital strategies for over the last 15 years with over 10 years of that dedicated to APAC and China market. Currently taking keen interest in increasing the trade between China and India by engaging in various Inter Governmental initiatives such as set up of IT corridors and building B2B platforms to encourage trade across both countries. Actively engages with the Startup community and technology focused forums. He is a MBA graduate from the prestigious IE Business School in Spain where he majored in Strategy & Business development.

19:05 pm: Presentation: Connected Vehicle - How Connectivity Services the Future Mobility and Intelligent Driving

By Mr. Li Ting, Supplier Quality Manager for EE component of Mercedes Benz Car, Daimler China

Mr. Li Ting graduated in TU Darmstadt with master’s degree of Information and Communication Engineering (Microelectronics) since 2007. He worked for HUAWEI, and an Automotive Electronic company in Germany. He has plenty experiences in all the automotive electronics design, manufacturing and supplier development. He is organizing a nonprofit group of talented engineers in automotive industry from different companies, who are with wide of experiences consulting and supporting the Chinese local automotive industry development of manufacturing, innovation and company operation.

19:25 pm: Panel discussion: Connected Vehicles for Future Mobility

Moderator: Ms. Lynn Luo, Senior Manager Public Policy and Government Relations, GM China

15+ years working experience in government affairs and legal consultancy. Good understanding of Chinese & western culture and government structure • Legal background. Good understanding of laws, regulations and policy making process. 8+ years working in the auto industry. Familiar with auto related policies, particularly in market access, investment, trade and fair competition

Joined GM in 2011, responsible for government relations and policy advocacy. Interpreting China’s political and economic environment to support business decisions and building/maintaining GM’s strong relationship with key stakeholders, including Chinese government agencies at both central and local levels, trade associations, think tanks, embassy/consulates etc. Holds a master’s degree in Law from the University of Sheffield, UK

19:45 pm: Q&A

Where: German Restaurant Brotzeit (for dinner)

& German Centre for Industry and Trade Beijing Co. Ltd.

(北京德意志工商中心有限公司) (for seminar)

      Floor, Unit 1101A, DRC Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Office Building,
      19 Dongfang East Road, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing
      北京市朝阳区东方东路19号DRC亮马桥外交办公大楼D1座1101A室

Fee: 200 RMB/Person, incl. 1 Welcome Drink if registered by September 10

150 RMB/Person, incl. 1 Welcome Drink for German Centre Tenants
300 RMB/Person, incl. 1 Welcome Drink at the door without

registration
Free for Annual Sponsors!

Language: English

If you like to attend, RSVP via email info[at)g-i-events.com by September 10, 2019.
In case you register but cannot attend, please cancel your reservation before September 10, 2019. Otherwise you will be invoiced for the event.