2026 21st Automotive Lighting Industry Development Technology Forum and the 11th Shanghai International Automotive Lighting Exhibition (ALE)

2026 21st Automotive Lighting Industry Development Technology Forum and the 11th Shanghai International Automotive Lighting Exhibition (ALE)
25 March - 27 March, 2026
Huaqiao International Expo Center
Suzhou, Jiangsu
No. 1598, Greenland Avenue, Huaqiao Economic Development Zone, Kunshan City, Suzhou Municipality, Jiangsu Province
江苏省苏州市昆山市花桥经济开发区绿地大道1598号

+862155660826, +8618901636769
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Area: 40,000 m2
Exhibitors: 500+
Visitors: 50,000+
The Automotive Lighting Industry Development Technology Forum and the Shanghai International Automotive Lighting Exhibition (ALE) is a specialized technology exchange and product display platform focusing on the entire automotive lighting industry chain. Since its establishment in 2005, ALE has been dedicated to promoting technological advancement and innovative development in the automotive lighting industry, making it one of the most influential professional platforms in the sector.

ALE fully utilizes the advantages of the "forum + exhibition" model. The specialized forums focus on cutting-edge industry topics, gathering top experts from around the globe to discuss technological innovations and future trends. The technology exhibitions attract hundreds of leading companies, showcasing their latest technologies and products, presenting a feast of technology and creativity.

Over the past two decades, ALE has brought together the most influential manufacturers and automotive lighting companies globally, becoming a benchmark in the automotive lighting sector. It plays a crucial role in bridging the information gap between industry upstream and downstream, integrating advantageous industrial resources, and promoting the connection between parts and components. To date, ALE has launched over 800 specialized speeches, attracting thousands of industry experts to interact, with professional audience numbers exceeding 100,000, its development reflecting the evolution of automotive lighting technology.

The scale and influence of the exhibition are impressive, with a total exhibition area of nearly 40,000 square meters, an expected participation of over 500 brands, and over 50,000 professional visitors. More than 100 major automotive manufacturers and over 50 leading automotive lighting companies from various countries and regions will participate, showcasing the global influence in the automotive lighting field. Additionally, numerous domestic and international industry organizations and associations assist in organizing the event, providing unique insights.

Concurrent activities include the Innovative Technology Application Forum for Intelligent In-Car Displays, the Smart Cockpit and Light Environment Forum, ALE Night, and New Product Launch Conferences. These attract participation from passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers, automotive light source suppliers, onboard chip and intelligent control unit suppliers, testing equipment, lens and mold suppliers, driving the technological advancement and market transformation of complete vehicles and components.
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