AI empowerment + cross-industry collaboration! The 3rd Avnet Automotive Ecosystem Summit kicked off in Hangzhou, with the next stop being Wuhan!
As the future is defined by AI, the automotive ecosystem needs to be deeply restructured
By 2025, AI-defined cars will have become a new commanding height and core issue for reshaping product value and reconstructing the industrial ecosystem.
Driven by technology, cars are transcending traditional modes of transportation, evolving into intelligent mobile devices that integrate perception, decision-making, and execution. This evolution is accelerating the shift in automotive electronic and electrical architecture from a distributed model to a highly integrated "central computing + regional control" model. Simultaneously, OEMs are deepening their collaboration with chip and software vendors, actively building technology alliances centered around AI to create an "intelligent entity" with the ability to continuously evolve, thereby achieving a new industry ecosystem characterized by equal safety and inclusive intelligent driving.
At the third Avnet Automotive Ecosystem Summit, many well-known international OEM leaders, experts, scholars and industry partners were invited to attend. Focusing on the three major technical topics of "intelligent driving", "new energy power" and "car.AI. cross-border collaboration" , they analyzed the technological evolution path of the automotive industry and demonstrated the industrial transformation landscape in the AI era.
Fusion Innovation: Embarking on a New Journey with China's Automotive Industry
At the summit's opening, Ms. Dong Hua, President of Avnet China, delivered an opening speech, extending warm greetings to the guests. She stated, "2025 marks Avnet's 30th anniversary in the Chinese market. As an industry pioneer with a 104-year history, Avnet has successfully transformed from a component distributor to a technology-driven, total solutions provider offering innovative supply chains. We have been recognized as one of the 'World's Most Ethical and Honest Companies' for many consecutive years. Throughout our three decades of presence in China, we have firmly implemented a localization strategy, growing alongside the market. In the automotive sector, Avnet delivered 5.5 billion chips to customers in fiscal year 2025. Through our R&D centers in Shanghai and Shenzhen, we have collaborated with partners to develop over 100 automotive solutions, earning widespread market recognition."
Ms. Dong Hua, President of Avnet China
As an open communication platform, the Avnet Automotive Ecosystem Summit has been successfully held in eight cities over the past two years. This year, we launched our summit in Hangzhou and will continue our journey to Wuhan. We hope that through this platform, industry colleagues can connect and exchange ideas, and jointly discuss technological trends and industry hot topics. In the future, Avnet will, as always, be rooted in China and serve the world, continuing to work hand in hand with all partners to shape the intelligent mobility ecosystem.
Collaborative Development: Decoding the Development Opportunities in the AI-Defined Automotive Era
The current wave of intelligentization is profoundly impacting automotive R&D, manufacturing, and usage, bringing new opportunities and challenges to the industry. As a core technology driving industry upgrades, AI big models are driving the transition from "software-defined" to "AI-defined" automotive. According to relevant data, the penetration rate of L2 and above standard features in Chinese passenger cars will approach 55% in 2024. New energy brands will lead in the adoption of high-end intelligent driving (NOA), and models priced below 150,000 yuan and between 300,000 and 500,000 yuan will represent the core growth market.
At the summit, Gasgoo Automotive Partner and Vice President of the Research Institute, Mr. Wang Xianbin, delivered a speech titled "Insights into AI-Defined Automotive Market Opportunities." Focusing on the convergence of AI and automotive, he analyzed market and technology trends for smart electric vehicles, the application of AI throughout the vehicle lifecycle, and potential development opportunities within the automotive industry.
Mr. Wang Xianbin, Partner and Vice President of Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute
Mr. Hou Haiyan, Product Director of Automotive OEM Business Unit, Quectel Communications
Mr. Pan Fan, R&D Director of Elektrobit
Mr. Hu Yanqing, Product Director of Beijing Huixi Intelligent
Meanwhile, Mr. Hou Haiyan, Product Director of Quectel's Automotive Front-End Business Unit , spoke on the topic of "Trends in Cockpit Connectivity Architectures," deeply analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of various cockpit connectivity architectures and exploring how current product solutions align with development trends. He also shared Quectel's comprehensive cockpit connectivity support system, encompassing both software and hardware, and explored practical approaches to driving cockpit intelligence upgrades using large AI models. Mr. Pan Fan, R&D Director of Elektrobit, presented on the topic of "One-Stop Solution for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Innovation Engines," focusing on how the company's one-stack SDV solution enables modular development, efficient deployment, and full lifecycle management of automotive software, thereby supporting functional safety and information security and accelerating industry innovation. Mr. Hu Yanqing, Product Director of Beijing Huixi Intelligent, presented on the topic of "Scalable Computing Engines Build the Computing Brain for Autonomous Driving and Embodied Intelligence," introducing Huixi's Guangzhi R1 SoC and scalable computing platform, developed with a closed-loop data model. This platform, combined with software and AI toolchains, facilitates the development and mass production of autonomous driving and embodied intelligence.
Summit Forum: Exploring Ecosystem Synergy and Transformation Paths
At this summit, Avnet also held two automotive electronics summit forums, inviting many industry leaders to engage in in-depth discussions and exchange views on topics such as automotive safety, user experience, vehicle intelligence, and cross-border supply chain in the AI era.
The first forum was themed "Car.AI: Safety, Experience, and Vehicle Intelligence, the 2.0 Stage of AI Entering the Automotive Industry." It focused on topics such as "the key path for implementing large AI models in vehicles, changes in the industry landscape caused by the deep integration of AI and automotive, strategies for building corporate competitiveness, and cross-industry collaboration to break through data barriers." The forum aimed to build industry consensus and provide cutting-edge insights and practical references for how AI technology can truly empower the upgrading of the automotive industry.
From left to right: Mr. Gao Jianzhong, Sales Director of Automotive Electronics, China, Yageo Group; Mr. Hu Yanqing, Product Director of Beijing Huixi Intelligent Information Technology Co., Ltd.; Mr. Wang Jipeng, Technical Marketing Director of Chassis and Intelligent Driving Systems Business Unit, Greater China, Automotive Business, Infineon Technologies; Mr. Li Kai, Sales General Manager of Automotive Team, East China, Avnet (host); Mr. Xiong Wei, Automotive Sales Manager, China, Amphenol Information and Communications Group; Mr. Yang Yicheng, Sales Director of Automotive Business, NXP Semiconductors; and Mr. Zhang Longbing, Founder and CEO of Leading Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
The second forum, themed "Cars. Cross-border: Planning for the Future: How Can the Automotive Industry's Supply Chain Cross-border?" , delved into how embodied intelligence is reshaping automotive R&D, manufacturing, and user experience, while also analyzing the core strategic logic and industry impact of automakers' cross-border strategies. Guests also analyzed emerging business innovation opportunities arising from cross-border integration, focusing on key challenges such as technological collaboration, supply chain deployment, and infrastructure support as smart cars, low-altitude aircraft, and humanoid robots converge. Furthermore, focusing on core topics such as the evolution of positioning technology in AI integration and the multi-scenario adaptation of spatial intelligence, guests shared their perspectives, drawing on their own practical experience and cutting-edge insights, offering insights into cross-border development.
From left to right: Mr. Salil Choudhry, Product Marketing Director of Marvell; Mr. Fu Yiyong, East China Sales Director of Shengbang Microelectronics (Beijing) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Geng Dongsheng, Business Director of Haoli Intelligent Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.; Ms. Ding Guojiao, Director of Field Application Management, Avnet China (host); Mr. Wang Xianbin, Partner and Vice President of Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute; Mr. Zhang Lei, Global System Engineering Development Director of Wanxiang A123; and Mr. Zhu Xiaofeng, Marketing Director of Renesas Electronics.
Ecosystem linkage: insights into AI core technology and future prospects
In the afternoon, two technical sessions , "Intelligent Driving" and "New Energy Power/Crossover," opened simultaneously, featuring 20 technical presentations. Technical leaders from leading global OEMs, strategic partners, and Avnet gathered to provide a multi-dimensional analysis of the evolution of automotive electronics, from underlying technology support to future scenarios.
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In addition, a special factory display area was set up at the event site, where Avnet and its partners showcased a number of cutting-edge DEMOs. These exhibits not only vividly presented the latest achievements in the field of automotive electronics, but also allowed attendees to experience the charm of technology firsthand, participate in interactive exchanges, and intuitively feel the surging vitality of the current automotive industry.
In response to new trends in the automotive industry, Avnet will fully leverage its deep expertise in automotive electronics, rely on its growing ecosystem advantages, and work with industry chain partners to jointly explore and incubate future-oriented hard-core technologies and innovative solutions.
The first event in Hangzhou was a complete success, and the Wuhan event is gearing up for July 29th. We sincerely hope that industry colleagues will continue to join us in Wuhan to witness the cutting-edge moments of automotive technological breakthroughs and jointly write a new chapter in the industry's intelligent transformation and upgrade!
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