ASCC 2026 is the eighth edition of the SMM Automotive Supply Chain Conference and Industry Synergy Forum, to be held in Shanghai on 10–11 September 2026. The meeting examines material trends and supply chain practices for passenger vehicle production, with emphasis on lightweight structures, recycled aluminum, aluminum die casting and profiles, steel and magnesium alloys. The program includes a main forum and three parallel sub-forums, a procurement supply-demand matching session, and a closed-door steel seminar. Attendees will include OEMs, tier suppliers, material producers, research institutes and procurement professionals. Presentations and panel sessions will cover material selection, component design for lightweighting, manufacturing processes and cross-industry cooperation between automotive and robotics sectors.

Location: Shanghai, China