Autotech Aftermarket Summit 2026 Agenda
13 – 15 May 2026 | Conference Hall
Co-Located With
Autotech Aftermarket Summit 2026
A global tech and innovation forum for OEMs, Automotive Service Hubs and Technology Providers
The dedicated conference stage of TyreXpo Asia Bangkok and AutoMROtive 2026 brings together automotive and workshop professionals, solution providers, fleet operators, and industry innovators to explore the trends and opportunities shaping the automotive aftermarket.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM : Panel Discussion: Geopolitics and Global Uncertainty: What It Means for Thailand and Regional Growth
- Key geopolitical shifts shaping global trade, investment flows, and economic stability
- Implications for Thailand’s economy, growth outlook and position within ASEAN
- Emerging risks and opportunities from a more fragmented and uncertain global landscape
- What do these global dynamics mean for trade-dependent industries and future business strategies
Moderator:
Pasamon Pechrasuwan, Associate Director, Frost & SullivanPanellists:
Lucas Meier, Program Manager, German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piti Eiamchamroonlarp, Lecturer & Director, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM : TyreXpo Asia Bangkok 2026 & AutoMROtive 2026 Partners’ Brunch (By Invite only)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM : Opening Ceremony
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM : Session Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM : Southeast Asia’s Automotive Aftermarket: Growth Drivers, Disruptions and Opportunities
- Outlook for Southeast Asia’s automotive aftermarket growth
- Competitive pressures from new regional and global entrants
- Southeast Asia’s role in global tyre and parts supply chains
- Market shifts impacting distributors, workshops, and service networks
- Opportunities for regional players in an evolving aftermarket landscape
Moderator:
Anucha Majumpa, Country Head, Thailand, Frost & SullivanPanellists:
Jirawat Sithinamsuwan, Founder, WaLens
Karel Kucera, Managing Director, Continental Tyres
4:00 PM : End of Conference Day 1
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM : Panel Discussion: Is the EV Aftermarket Ready for Disruption?
- Battery lifecycle management, repair economics, and second-life opportunities
- Charging infrastructure as a new aftermarket revenue stream
- Preparing the workforce for EV servicing: technician training, safety certification, and new diagnostic skillsets
- Balancing OEM control and independent service participation in EV servicing
Moderator:
Tony Wu-Pasomthong, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Universal
Panellists:
Chavarin Chavarangkul, Head of Product, EV, Innopower
Worapoj Chosen, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CHOSEN Group
Dr. Yossapong Laoonual, Honorary Chairman, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM : From Workshop to Intelligent Mobility Hub: AI, Connected Data & Secure Platforms in the Software-Defined Era
Yogesh Umbarkar, Founder, TECMOTIV Solutions; Co-founder, Tech4Earth Mobility
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM : From Geopolitics to Governance: How Global Rules Shape Business and Industry Decisions
Henning Glaser, Director, German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPG); Executive Director, Asian Governance Foundation (AGF)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM : Session Break
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM : Panel Discussion: Integrated Fleet Management in the Era of Smart Mobility and 5G
- Trends in fleet leasing models, pricing, and lifecycle management
- AI and telematics transforming fleet maintenance and operations
- Connectivity and data platforms enabling predictive fleet servicing
- Managing mixed-energy fleets across ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles
Moderator:
Yogesh Umbarkar, Founder, TECMOTIV Solutions; Co-founder, Tech4Earth MobilityPanellists:
Maythinee Anavachkul, Chief Strategy Officer, Southeast Asia, Infinite Capital Holding Company (ICAP)
Soravis Sithicharoen, Head of Venture (EV Charging & Digital Business), Gentari
Sven Herschel, Vice President, Connected Services, Asia Pacific, Bosch
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM : Battery Swapping – An Enabler or Game Changer for Sustainable Electric Mobility in Southeast Asia
Akshay Prasad, Principal, Arthur D. Little
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM : Impact of Geopolitical Uncertainties on Southeast Asian Logistics
Dr. Kyatmaja Lookman, B.Com., S.H., M.H., M.B.A., Ak., Chairman of Indonesian Security and Safety Association, KAMSELINDO
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM : Networking Night (By invite only)
7:00 PM : End of Conference Day 2
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM : Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing Automotive Aftermarket Supply Chains
- Disruptions and opportunities in global aftermarket supply networks
- Evolving procurement strategies and price optimization
- Traceability, supply security, and anti-counterfeit technologies
- Improving demand forecasting and parts availability
- Building Thailand’s EV aftermarket supply ecosystem
Moderator:
Nuttapan Meethong, Director, YCPPanellists:
Suroj Sangsnit, President, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT)
Dr. Wimol San-Um, Executive Director, Commercial Research and Innovation Business, Panus Assembly
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM : AutoTech in Transition: Current Trends and Future Trajectories
- Exploring how innovation is reshaping the automotive ecosystem
- New technologies driving change in parts, service, and customer experience
- Overcoming challenges in a traditionally fragmented industry
- Insights from startups
Speakers:
Tony Wu-Pasomthong, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Universal
Dr. Teerapong Panboonyuen, Senior Research Scientist, Head of AI, MARSAIL
12:30 PM : End of Conference Day 3
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