Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Summit 2026

8-30 AM To 6-30 PM | Friday, September 11, 2026 | Chennai, Chennai

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About Conference

Chennai Automotive Excellence: EV Transformation, Component Ecosystems, and Manufacturing Innovation

Chennai, the "Detroit of India," accounts for 30% of India's automobile production, 35% of auto components, and employs 450,000+ people across its 60km automotive corridor from Gummidipoondi to Maraimalai Nagar. With major OEMs including Hyundai, Renault-Nissan, BMW, Royal Enfield, Ashok Leyland, Ford, and TVS, plus Tata Motors' ₹9,000 crore investment creating 5,000 jobs, Chennai represents India's most concentrated automotive ecosystem.

As EV transition accelerates with Tamil Nadu's EV policy targeting 500,000 jobs and India's $8 billion Suzuki commitment plus PLI schemes (₹25,938 crore vehicles, ₹18,100 crore batteries), supply chains undergo fundamental restructuring from ICE components to batteries, electric drivetrains, power electronics, and software systems.

This conference explores how automotive clusters in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur, and Maraimalai Nagar leverage tri-port advantage (Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Kattupalli Port) handling $18 billion annual exports, implement Industry 4.0 manufacturing, address battery supply chain dependencies on lithium/cobalt/nickel, develop indigenous technologies like magnet-free motors reducing rare earth dependence, and build resilient supplier ecosystems balancing cost, quality, and EV transformation.

Conference Theme

• EV Supply Chain Transformation and Battery Ecosystems

• Automotive 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing

• Component Localization and Indigenous Technology

• Tier-1/Tier-2 Supplier Transformation

• Export Competitiveness and Global Integration

• Just-in-Time and Lean Manufacturing

Agenda

11 September

Friday

08:30 AM - 09:15 AM

Registration, Networking & Refreshment

09:15 AM - 09:45 AM

India’s Automotive Transformation: EVs, Localization, and Supply Chain Resilience

Opening Address

09:45 AM - 10:45 AM

EV Supply Chain Transition: Batteries, Materials, and New Ecosystems

Panel Session

10:45 AM - 11:10 AM

Reserved for Sponsor

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Networking & Refreshment

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Automotive 4.0: Digital Manufacturing & Smart Supply Chains

Panel Session

12:25 PM - 12:45 PM

Reserved for Sponsor

Exclusive Session

12:45 PM - 01:45 PM

Networking, Explore Exhibition Area & Lunch

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM

Fireside Chat

02:15 PM - 03:15 PM

Supplier Transformation: From ICE to EV Components

Panel Session

03:15 PM - 04:15 PM

Export Competitiveness, JIT & Lean Automotive Supply Chains

Panel Session

04:15 PM - 04:40 PM

Excellence Awards Ceremony, Refreshment & End of Day

Why Attend?

Gain Exclusive Insights

Learn from top industry experts as they share cutting-edge strategies and real-world case studies that drive demand planning & forecasting transformation.

Discover the Latest Innovations

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into breakthrough technologies shaping demand planning & forecasting efficiency.

Engage with Industry Leaders

Network with peers, decision-makers, and thought leaders to exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.

Solve Real-World Challenges

Access practical solutions and expert guidance from 24+ supply chain visionaries to overcome your most pressing challenges.

Who Attends?

Automotive Supply Chain Director

VP of Automotive Operations
Head of Vehicle Manufacturing Supply Chain
Director of OEM Supply Chain
Tier-1 Supplier Operations Manager

EV Program Leaders

Director of Electric Vehicle Programs
Head of EV Strategy & Transition
VP of Electric Mobility
Battery & Powertrain Development Leader

Component Manufacturing Leaders

Director of Auto Components
Head of Tier-2/Tier-3 Manufacturing
VP of Supplier Operations
Automotive Electronics & Parts Manager

Quality & Testing Leaders

Director of Automotive Quality Assurance
Head of Vehicle Testing & Validation
VP of Compliance & Standards
Automotive Safety & Certification Manager

Production Planning Leaders

Director of Manufacturing Planning
Head of Master Scheduling
VP of Production Control
Material Requirements Planning Manager

Supplier Development Leaders

Director of Supplier Quality
Head of Vendor Development
VP of Supplier Engineering
Tier-2/Tier-3 Capability Building Lead

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