The Southeast Asian electric vehicle industry is at a critical inflection point: Thailand's "30/30" policy is accelerating its implementation, EV penetration in Thailand is projected to approach 15% by the end of 2025, Indonesia is leveraging its nickel resources to build a full battery supply chain, and Vietnam's market potential continues to unfold. Concurrently, challenges such as supply chain restructuring, competition among technology roadmaps, and localization compliance are becoming increasingly prominent.

To empower companies in seizing these strategic opportunities, the 2026 SMM (3rd) ASEAN Automotive Supply Chain Conference will focus on the following key themes:

- Exploring NEV Sales Potential in Southeast Asia: Analyzing ASEAN's potential as a production base and export hub from a macro perspective, alongside a micro-level deep dive into OEM technology roadmaps and brand strategies.
- Bridging the "Last Mile of the Supply Chain": Leveraging SMM's platform advantages to foster regional industrial resource integration and build a full-process service platform encompassing initial sourcing, mid-stream pricing, and final deal closure.
- From "Price Reference" to "Transaction Benchmark": Promoting the practical application of SMM Southeast Asia metals price assessments in EV material procurement to establish an actionable price reference system.

We firmly believe that true progress stems from translating consensus into action. In 2026, we cordially invite you to gather once again in Bangkok to collectively turn strategic blueprints into tangible competitive advantages.