8th AI Smart Cockpit Conference & 4th 2026 In-Car Display and Sensing Technology Innovation Summit Concludes in Shanghai

On June 26, 2026, the 8th AI Intelligent Cockpit Conference and the 4th Vehicle Display & Sensing Technology Innovation Summit 2026 concluded in Shanghai. The event focused on technological pathways such as AI-native cockpits, automotive-grade large models, high-definition in-vehicle displays, and multimodal sensing, exploring the industry’s evolution from feature stacking toward differentiated user experiences, emotionally intelligent interactions, and a systematic ecosystem. Zhang Hui, Director of the Digital Cockpit Development Department at FAW Group R&D Center, introduced the H-K2 interaction model, emphasizing that emotional resonance should become a core capability of intelligent cockpits. He noted that the industry remains in the stage of state perception and must leverage AI to achieve deep emotional recognition and proactive care. Wang Chong, Co-founder of Lanrui, presented the third-generation EC all-solid-state dimming glass technology, which achieves a color-changing time as fast as 10 seconds and offers five key attributes: privacy, comfort, energy efficiency, safety, and aesthetics. The company aims to lead the side-window dimming product segment by 2026. Lu Rui, Chief Market Strategy Officer at Yipu Optoelectronics, analyzed bottlenecks in HUD technology and proposed an integrated solution combining PHUD, conventional HUD, and intelligent vehicle lighting. This tripartite collaboration enhances information presentation and interaction efficiency, with plans to expand the AR-HUD field of view to 20–45 degrees. Liu Jian, Deputy General Manager of CETC Fenghua Intelligent Equipment Division, showcased a fully automated B-pillar assembly production line covering 23 processes. Already supplying over one million units to automakers including Tesla, Xiaomi, and Huawei-backed brands, the line integrates core equipment such as vision-guided alignment bonding and curved-surface foam application systems. Lin Weichao, Product Director at Foryou General Electronics, stated that the industry is transitioning from multimodal perception to cognitive intelligence. The company has launched an edge-cloud collaborative AI architecture supporting A-to-A and MCP protocols, with strategic deployments in HUD, VPD, and multimedia systems. Mass-produced projects are expected to propel its cockpit business into the top six globally. Wang Kan from Tianma Micro-electronics highlighted the convergence of sensing and AI capabilities in automotive displays and introduced the “Tianxuan Five-Star Rating” standard—encompassing safety, reliability, usability, personalization, and health. He also showcased innovative products including light-adaptive smart displays, rollable screens, and MicroLED-based HUDs. Zhao Hengli from BAIC Research Institute introduced the “1+N” large-model platform, featuring a central orchestrating model and N domain-specific models covering cockpit and ADAS scenarios. The platform currently serves 440,000 vehicles with 6.84 million daily active users and will advance through three evolutionary stages: digital intelligence, embodied intelligence, and ecosystem intelligence. Li Jie of Jidou Tech pointed out current challenges in cockpits, such as low feature utilization and reliance on smartphones for frequent services. The company is transforming infotainment systems into service-oriented agents, having already validated in-car payment use cases like coffee ordering, and is prioritizing navigation updates and A2A ecosystem implementation. Li Pan of Yitu Tech described the company as an AI-native foundational enterprise offering models, agent systems, and full-stack capabilities. It is driving the shift from “software-defined” to “AI-defined” cockpits through deep collaboration with Doubao large models and an edge-cloud integrated architecture ensuring both safety and user experience. Fu Yetao from Danhong Tech introduced a 5D immersive cockpit solution integrating visual super-resolution, spatial audio, seat haptics, and digital scent diffusion. Powered by AIGC, it enables content generation within 5–10 seconds and features dynamic scene modes tailored for vehicles with active suspension systems. Zhang Xinyong from CNR Cloud Audio proposed a ubiquitous personalized content engine structured across perception, decision-making, and distribution layers to realize “content finds people.” Leveraging CNR’s rich audio resources, the platform builds a secure and compliant audio ecosystem, advancing in-vehicle audio toward an intelligent content partner role. Yang Wei from Lianyou Zhilian outlined the MSP multimodal reasoning middleware solution centered on large models, enabling cross-domain dialogue and memory-based services. It incorporates a safety gate mechanism to mitigate hallucination risks, underscoring the importance of on-device deployment for balancing privacy and computational efficiency. Huang Wei of Yiqing In-Car Entertainment highlighted the trillion-yuan market potential of in-vehicle gaming. The company is building a Steam-like platform with unified SDKs, testing frameworks, and distribution systems. Already in mass production, it plans to develop motion-sensing games and native automotive content ecosystems. Bo Zheng from Hummingbird Interactive introduced “Fangka,” an in-vehicle entertainment platform integrating cloud gaming and arcade emulators. Currently enhancing capabilities in emotion-awareness and LBS-driven personalization, the platform aims to upgrade cockpits into emotionally engaging entertainment spaces. Zhou Yibin from Inaba Kaho shared a mobile center island console solution featuring a sliding structure supporting multiple modes such as office work and entertainment. Already in mass production on models like the Deepal S09, it represents a shift from fixed cabin partitions to reconfigurable, shared spaces. The conference brought together OEMs, chipmakers, software providers, display manufacturers, OS developers, and component suppliers to discuss interaction redesign, content ecosystems, spatial design, and safety compliance—highlighting the industry’s trajectory toward proactive, emotionally intelligent, and systematized intelligent cockpits.