Recently, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has been promoting local Thai parts manufacturers to supply Chinese EV giants, connecting supply chains and establishing collaborative networks to drive Thailand towards becoming a world-class production site, creating economic value exceeding THB 2 billion (approximately RMB 428.2 million based on the exchange rate data at 22:00 on March 8).
Mr. Narit Thetsathirasak, Secretary General of the BOI, revealed that this initiative was accomplished in collaboration with one of China's NEV enterprises with the highest sales and export growth rates. He further stated, "Currently, many Chinese new energy companies aim to procure a significant volume of automotive parts from domestic Thai manufacturers, particularly in six key component groups: interiors, exteriors, electrical systems, chassis, new energy, and powertrains. It is anticipated that the transaction value of parts will exceed THB 2.1 billion."
Meanwhile, a delegation led by Logan Lu, CEO of SMM, recently visited the BOI in Thailand for exchanges. Through this visit and survey, SMM gained a deeper understanding of the BOI's development in Thailand, as well as a more profound insight into the current market situation, development trends, and existing issues within Thailand's automotive industry and the recycled metals sector. This has also laid a solid foundation for conducting thorough research in preparation for the 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference.
Conference Information
Conference Name: 2025 SMM 2nd Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain Conference
Date: June 16-17, 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
Attendee Groups
Complete vehicle manufacturers/parts suppliers/processing enterprises (aluminum processing, automotive steel, etc.);
Suppliers/battery and recycled metal recycling enterprises;
Trading/technology/equipment/finance/logistics/other third-party service providers;
Government, international organizations, associations, universities, media, etc.
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Gathering of Industry Leaders
Confirmed Guest Speakers
To be updated continuously...
Guest Speakers from Previous Conferences
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Conference Agenda
DAY 1
08:00-08:50
Registration & Morning Tea
08:50-09:00
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address by SMM Leadership
09:00-09:20
Latest Policies in Southeast Asia's Automotive Industry
09:20-09:50
Automotive Brand Building and Differentiation Strategies in the Southeast Asian Market
09:50-10:15
Tea Break
10:15-11:15
Roundtable Discussion:Pathways to Constructing and Optimizing Localized Supply Chains in Southeast Asia
Guest Speakers:
·Martin Knoss, President, Power Solutions Division, ASEAN Market Segment - Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, and Off-Road Vehicles, Robert Bosch Automotive Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
·Harendra Saksena, Chief Procurement Officer, Ather Energy
·Peter Klöpfer, Senior Manager, Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH
·Ma Ming, General Manager, Joyson Safety Systems (Thailand)
·Yoshinobu Egawa, Head of SIIX China Region
11:15-12:00
Roundtable Discussion:Southeast Asia Automotive Supply Chain - Import Considerations (Services, Pricing, and Local Implementation Possibilities)
Moderator:
Yi Yanting, VP, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd.
12:00-13:30
Lunch & Networking Session
13:30-14:15
Roundtable Discussion:Research on Accelerating Electrification and Localization Progress of Core Components in Thailand
Guest Speakers:
·Xu Xiaolong, Deputy General Manager, Inovance United Powertrain Systems (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
·Ross, Head of OEM Chip Division (Name withheld)
14:15-14:45
Silicon Steel for New Energy Motors
Guest Speaker:
Hunan Hongwang New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
14:45-15:10
Tea Break
15:00-15:55
Roundtable Discussion:"Charging Pile Infrastructure: Unlocking the Last Mile of Southeast Asia's New Energy Revolution"
Guest Speakers:
Soravis Sithicharoe Gentry, Head of Venture Capital (Charging Pile Business)
15:55-16:25
To Be Determined
16:25-17:10
Roundtable Discussion:Analysis of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Joint Ventures vs. Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries in Southeast Asia Investment and Factory Establishment Models
17:10-17:40
To Be Determined
19:00-21:00 Special Cocktail Reception
DAY 2
09:00-09:30
To Be Determined
09:30-10:20
Roundtable Discussion:Logic of Global Market Support Orders for Southeast Asia's Local Supply Chains
10:20-10:45
Tea Break
10:45-11:35
Roundtable Discussion:Battery Materials Supply Chain - Possibilities for Linking Battery Cell Chemical Materials in Southeast Asia
Guest Speakers:
·Tony, General Manager, SEVB (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
·Liu Rui, Chairman, Innowave (Malaysia) New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
·Kim Chang-seok, Sales Director, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia Region, Electrolyte Division, Tinci Materials
11:35-13:00
Lunch & Networking Session
13:30-17:30
Automaker Demand Matchmaking Session
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