Discussion background

　　In the 2015 government work report, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out China should launch the “internet +” plan to integrate mobile internet, cloud computing, big data, IOT and modern manufacturing industry. As internet and auto industry are deeply integrated, a series of changes happen in the auto industry. Internet ideas can modify and optimize the entire auto value chain and internet technology application and business mode innovation will enhance the transforming and upgrading of Chinese auto industry with orientation towards network, intelligent, flexibility and service, extend the auto industrial chain and nurture new auto industry business styles. We shall have the insight on the internet influence upon auto industry, use the internet ideas to promote the auto e-commerce, smart vehicles, intelligent manufacturing and business and production innovation.

　　Discussion perspective

　　In light of the deep integration between internet and auto industry, automakers shall actively rethink the corporate value chain covering technology R&D, supply system, dealing mode, product design, user need etc. and create new competitiveness via innovation. This session will discuss the topics as internet and auto industry integration, internet influencing the auto industry, future of the auto e-commerce, smart vehicle etc. and provide new thoughts and vision for the innovation of Chinese auto industry.

　　Meeting arrangement

　　Speakers and the meeting host are seated on the stage

　　Meeting host introduces the background of the meeting and the discussion topics

　　In the first round, meeting host invites each speaker to participate in the discussion per the topic and speakers express their ideas

　　In the second round, meeting host leads the flow of topics and speakers make free speech and fully discuss the relevant topics

　　In the third round, meeting host summarizes and concludes the discussion result and share the meeting achievements with the industry

　　Host: Zhang Jianwei, Deputy President, China Automotive Technology & Research Center

　　Invited speaker:

　　Zhang Yongwei, Deputy President, Enterprise Research Insititute, Development Research Center of the State Council

　　Rong Hui, Assistant President, BAIC Motor Corporation Limited

　　Joseph Zheng, Vice President, Head of Digital Services and Business Models, China, BMW China Services Ltd.

　　Qin Zhi, CEO, Autohome

　　Liu Xiaoke, Editor-in-chief of the Sina Auto

　　Eileen Ren, Deputy Director of New Business Development & Marketing, SAIC-GM Connected Consumer Department & Director of Shanghai OnStar Business Planning

　　Zhang Junyi, Partner, Roland Berger Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.