Empowering a Sustainable Automotive Future

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is proud to host the 2025 China-Africa Automotive Development Forum, a flagship academic and industrial event on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 at the College of Engineering, KNUST. This forum aims to strengthen cooperation between China and Africa in advancing electric vehicle (EV) innovation and sustainable transportation solutions.

Theme and Objectives

The theme of the forum is "Intelligent Manufacturing of Lightweight Electric Vehicles."

The key objectives are to:

• Foster transcontinental academic exchange
• Promote research collaboration in intelligent lightweight EV manufacturing technologies
• Explore Africa's potential in EV manufacturing, component development, infrastructure planning, and policy formulation

Core Discussion Topics

The forum will feature discussions on:

• Africa's manufacturing potential for new energy vehicles
• Innovation in automotive components
• Lightweight materials in EV production
• Smart automotive safety systems
• Integration of EV charging infrastructure into national energy grids

Technical Sessions and Exhibition

The forum will include parallel technical sessions featuring cutting-edge research from China and Africa, covering topics such as:

• Artificial intelligence in vehicle inspection
• Battery recycling and remanufacturing
• Nanomaterials
• Quantum transport
• Recyclable thermoplastics

A special exhibition will showcase electric vehicle products by leading automotive industries in Ghana, highlighting innovations in locally assembled EVs, charging systems, and sustainable mobility solutions.

Participants and Partnerships

The forum will host a distinguished delegation from the Hubei University of Automotive Technology (HUAT), China, as well as stakeholders from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Participants will include university faculty and students, industry professionals, policymakers, regulators, entrepreneurs, and media representatives.

Building a Smart and Sustainable Future

The 2025 China-Africa Automotive Development Forum marks a significant step toward building a smart, collaborative, and future-ready electric mobility framework for Africa, grounded in innovation, sustainability, and strong international partnerships.

Schedule

Date: Tuesday, 10th June, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM Prompt

Venue: College of Engineering, KNUST 

Registration

For registration, kindly contact the chairman of the organising committee. Dr. Ayetor on ‪+233 243 129 514