"When the world's top automotive scholars, industry leaders, and innovators converge in Shanghai, what future sparks will fly?

Join 60+ global scholars from 14 countries, dozens of automotive executives, and three days of cutting-edge discussions—dozens of sessions igniting industry-academia collaboration. The ultimate global dialogue on the future of mobility is about to begin!"

From June 24 to 27, 2025, the Gerpisa International Colloquium will be held in China for the first time. This year marks the 33rd edition of the forum, themed "The Central Role of China in the Global Automotive Industry" and will be hosted by emlyon business school (France) and organized by the School of Economics and Management at Tongji University (China). Senior executives from the Chinese automotive industry, policymakers, local government officials, media representatives, and scholars are welcome to attend this forum to share best practices, engage in in-depth exchanges with global automotive industry scholars, enhance the soft power of China's automotive industry, and support its global expansion.

This colloquium has already gathered over 60 international scholars from 14 countries to present their latest research findings. Beyond academic papers, the event will feature: The launch of two new English-language publications on the global automotive industry. An exclusive meet-and-collaborate session with the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management(IJATM).

We're honored to host senior executives and industry leaders from globally renowned automakers, with representation across:Vehicle manufacturing, Automotive components, Smart vehicle technologies, Supply chain innovation. The dialogue will be further enriched by professors from China's top universities, including: Tsinghua University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, Zhejiang University, and South China University of Technology.

This symposium is designed to create a high-level platform for academia-industry exchange, driving the co-evolution of theoretical advancement and practical implementation in the automotive sector.

Information

Topic: The 33rd International Colloquium of Gerpisa 2025-The Central Role of China in the Global Automotive Industry

Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 09:00 - Friday 27 June 2025, 17:00

Venue: School of Economics and Management, Tongji University

Language: Bilingual (Chinese-English with AI Simultaneous Interpretation)

International Influence

Global Topics：

• Global Value Chain Restructuring & Industrial Upgrading
• Electrification Transition & Technological Sovereignty
• Industrial Policies & Regional Competitiveness
• Labor Transformation & Social Adaptation
• Sustainability Metrics & Cost-Benefit Paradigms

• Emerging Markets & Geopolitical Realignments

Short list of distinguished corporate speakers：

Registration

Paper Presentaion

Registration Fee

• Northern Hemisphere Participants - €350 (2800 RMB, Chinese yuan）- €400 after the 15th of May 2025
• Southern Hemisphere Participants - €250 (2000 RMB, Chinese yuan）- €300 after the 15th of May 2025
• Graduate Student: Northern Hemisphere - €150 (1200 RMB, Chinese yuan）- €200 after the 15th of May 2025
• Graduate Student: Southern Hemispshere - €100 (800RMB, Chinese yuan) - €150 after the 15th of May 2025
• Additional Attendee for the Gala Dinner - €80 (640 RMB, Chinese yuan)

Please get more information in the link： https://www.gerpisa.org/node/8208

Audience

Welcome to join us as an audience member at this international colloquium! This colloquium will bring together several distinguished guests to share cutting-edge insights and engaging discussions. Please scan the QR code below to register. We will confirm your registration via SMS or email before June. We look forward to gathering with you at this global feast of ideas and exploring the future of the industry together!

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Contact

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ms. Peng at ppeng@em-lyon.com.

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