NEO Mobility Business Tour – Shanghai 2025
Date
22. - 27. April 2025
Location
Shanghai, China
Exclusive Partners
About this event

Experience the Future of Mobility First-Hand!

Immerse yourself in the heart of the global automotive industry and join an exclusive business journey to the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 – Asia’s most significant automotive exhibition and a pioneering event for innovation and technology.

Through keynotes, meet-ups, and behind-the-scenes discussions, gain in-depth insights into the dynamics of the Chinese market and the European strategies of Chinese players.

Discover successful local dealership concepts on-site and take advantage of networking opportunities with automotive experts, as well as global automotive leaders, in an exclusive circle.

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Visitors to Auto Shanghai 2025 will experience the future of the automotive industry up close, build valuable connections, and gain deeper insights into developments in this dynamic sector.

The exhibition showcases cutting-edge advancements in areas such as electric mobility, autonomous driving, and connected vehicles, offering a comprehensive look at current and future automotive technologies.

As the largest automotive exhibition in Asia, Auto Shanghai 2025 is a landmark event for the global automotive industry.

With over 1,000 exhibitors from around the world, Auto Shanghai provides a unique platform for collaboration between international and Chinese companies, offering valuable insights into diverse market strategies.

Agenda
Tuesday, April 22
Individual departure

After organising your own travel to Shanghai at your convenience, we’ll take care of the rest, right until you head back to the airport. Please ensure you arrive in Shanghai by the afternoon of the 23rd April, where you will then be transferred to the hotel via shuttle service.

Wednesday, April 23
Time depends on your flight
Arrival in Shanghai

Accommodation at the Shangri-La Hotel Shanghai, located in the trendy Jing’an district. The area is known for its vibrant atmosphere, offering numerous local restaurants, wine bars, and stylish cafés.

5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tour Intro and Market Overview
Get-together featuring a keynote by automotive expert Christian Malorny and the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Shanghai, Dr. Norbert Riedel. They will provide insights into current trends and developments in the Chinese automotive market, along with key information about Shanghai and China as business locations. The keynote will also touch on the history of the automotive industry as well as broader trade and geopolitical topics.
From 7:30 pm
Carwow Welcome Dinner and Networking
Hosted by Philipp Sayler von Amende, Carwow Chief Commercial Officer, at Meet the Bund, a 1-star restaurant in the trendy Jing’an district close to the hotel.
Thursday, April 24
Dealer Tour Shanghai

Visits to different local dealerships with Chinese brands and used cars and flagship brand, for example LI Auto, a leader in China‘s New Energy vehicle market.

Kroschke Dinner and Networking

Traditional Chinese restaurant Nan Ling in the trendy Jing’an district, close to the hotel – a hidden gem among locals and food connoisseurs, offering refined local cuisine.

The evening will also feature insights from distinguished guests Ting Wu and Sha Sha with deep expertise in the Chinese automotive industry, making for an engaging discussion over dinner.

Keynote

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Friday, April 25
Professional Visitors Day

Join a guided tour of the Auto Show, exploring key stands of Chinese manufacturers like Chery and XPeng, with focus on their European strategies and also time for individual exploration, allowing you to discover the exhibition at your own pace.

Networking and Dinner

Networking and Dinner at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Saturday, April 26
Explore Shanghai

Choose between a guided sightseeing tour through Shanghai’s historic old town or the serene Yu Garden, or enjoy the day at your leisure. Alternatively, revisit the Auto Show for more in-depth exploration.

Individual return to the UK
Speakers
Philipp Sayler von Amende
CCO Carwow ltd., CEO & Co-Founder Carwow GmbH

Philipp Sayler von Amende is an entrepreneur in the automotive industry and the founder of Carwow Germany. A strategist and leader with over 20 years of international experience, he specializes in building companies and leading global high-performance teams.

Christian Malorny
Advisor and Automotive Expert

Christian Malorny is one of the most influential consultants in the automotive industry, Member Global Automotive Leader, strategic Adviser and Top-Management Counselor with many years of experience focusing on the criteria for successful business strategies.

Dr. Nobert Riedel
Advisor and Automotive Expert
Philipp Kroschke
CEO Kroschke

Philipp Kroschke is a family entrepreneur and automotive expert, serving as the third-generation CEO of the Kroschke Group since 2012. As the Chairman of the German Association for Vehicle License Plates (Bundesverband Kraftfahrzeug-Kennzeichen e. V.), he is particularly committed to advancing the digitalization of the vehicle registration process.

Ting Wu
McKinsey Partner in Shenzhen

Ting is a Partner at McKinsey in Shenzhen and leads McKinsey’s “Future Mobility China” sector. He works with various automotive manufacturers and suppliers in China. Additionally, he is a member of McKinsey’s “Corporate Finance Practice.” Previously, he worked at Lehman Brothers in the United States.

Sha Sha
Former Senior Partner at McKinsey

She is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey, where she spent 20 years and played a key role in the development of China’s automotive industry. She has led numerous projects, particularly in the sales sector on the dealer side in China. A remarkable woman, she is also well known in China for her television appearances. For many years, she hosted a business talk show featuring industry leaders. Today, she is an investor in young companies and serves on various supervisory and advisory boards.

Team & Trip Leads
Juliane Schleicher
CEO NEO Partners & Head of Tour-Organisation
Thomas Luk
Top Management Advisor, Entrepreneur & China-Expert
Felix Barth
Director Sales & Key Accounts, carwow Germany
Gaurav Jain
Country Director, carwow United Kingdom
The Shangri La Hotel Shanghai

The well-situated luxury Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai offers exquisite rooms, suites and extensive dining choices with heartfelt and thoughtful service.

Included in the
ticket cost:

All you need to arrange is your flights, travel insurance and personal expenses.

2.500 GBP
Excluded:
  • Flights from UK to Shanghai and return.
  • Lunch on April 24, 25 and 26.
  • Expenses for private activities.
  • Personal expenses
  • Costs for travel insurance
Extra costs

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