CII Conference on Automotive Aftermarket 2025

Theme: Driving the Next Decade: Innovation, Integration, and Intelligence in the Automotive Aftermarket

The CII Conference on Automotive Aftermarket 2025 aims to bring together key stakeholders across the aftermarket value chain to explore future business opportunities, address industry challenges, and promote sustained growth through technology, innovation, and sustainability.

As the automotive aftermarket undergoes rapid transformation driven by digitalisation, electrification, and customer-centric service models, the conference will provide a platform to deliberate on emerging trends, policy frameworks, and strategic collaborations that can accelerate industry evolution in the next decade.

Conference Focus Areas
The conference will explore how digital integration, data intelligence, and advanced technologies are reshaping the aftermarket landscape. Key focus areas include enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration across OEMs, component manufacturers, service providers, and retailers.

Critical topics will include: E-commerce and digital platforms | Connected aftermarket services | Skill development for future vehicle technologies | Quality standards and certification | Sustainable practices such as remanufacturing, reuse, and recycling


Conference Sessions Overview:

  • Inaugural Session
  • CxO Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Workshop Ecosystems (Time: 1100 Hrs – 1200 Hrs)
    Focus Areas: Smart garages, connected tools, remote diagnostics | Upskilling the workforce: training for EVs and ADAS | Independent repair vs OEM-backed service models
  • Session: Digital Transformation of the Aftermarket (Time: 1200 Hrs – 1330 Hrs)
    Focus Areas: AI and IoT in diagnostics, predictive maintenance, inventory planning | Cloud platforms, telematics, data monetization strategies | Digital twins, real-time service intelligence
  • Session: Impact of Electrification on the Aftermarket (Time: 1415 Hrs – 1530 Hrs)
    Focus Areas: EV maintenance: different service needs vs ICE vehicles | Battery diagnostics, repair, recycling | Workshop readiness and technician training for EV servicing
  • Session: Sustainability and the Circular Economy (Time: 1530 Hrs – 1645 Hrs)
    Focus Areas: Remanufacturing, reuse, recycling of parts and components | ESG compliance and sustainability metrics | Environmental regulations and supply chain impact
Target Audience:
The target audience includes a broad spectrum of stakeholders across the automotive aftermarket value chain. This includes automobile OEMs, auto component manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and dealers engaged in spare parts, accessories, and service operations. The conference will also engage garage owners, workshop operators, aftermarket service providers, and representatives from fleet operators, logistics firms, and vehicle maintenance networks.

In addition, e-commerce platforms, diagnostic tool manufacturers, technology companies, and IT solution providers focused on connected vehicles, telematics, and mobility services are expected to participate.

Key attendees will include policy makers, regulators, standards bodies, financial institutions, and investors, as well as industry associations, skill development agencies, and academic and research institutions.

This conference offers an ideal platform for all participants to network, exchange insights, explore collaboration opportunities, and contribute to building a future-ready, technology-driven, and sustainable automotive aftermarket ecosystem.

Delegate Fee (Per Participant / per conference / excluding GST):

  • Rs. 2000 per participant for CII Member
  • Rs. 3000 per participant for Non-member
  • Rs. 1500 per participant for Edu. Institution
    *Note: Startups must provide their DPIIT Certificate to avail this special fee after registration
  • Each delegate registration includes: ✔ Access to all conference sessions ✔ Networking coffee/tea breaks ✔ Networking lunch
    Note: Prior registration is mandatory. No spot registration will be permitted
Special Offer for Group Participation:
For every 04 delegates, you will receive 01 complimentary delegate pass.

We request you to participate and nominate your colleagues from your organisation to join these important conferences as a delegate on 9 October 2025 (Thursday) at Chennai Grade Centre, Chennai, India.


Online Registration Link for conferences:
https://cam.mycii.in/OR/OnlineRegistrationLogin.html?EventId=E000069494


For details regarding sponsorship, speaking opportunities, branding opportunities and complimentary exhibition stalls
please contact:
Mr Pramod K - Mob: 91501 73801/ Email: pramod.k@cii.in
Mr Samuel Johnson - Mob: 9840948053/ Email: k.s.johnson@cii.in