Singapore, 1 October 2026 — Industry leaders across automotive, finance and technology will gather at Singapore AIMCONNECT 2026 to examine how artificial intelligence is transforming the way vehicles are bought, sold, financed and experienced.
Organised by X Star Technology and AI Motion, AIMCONNECT 2026 will take place on 11 October at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa under the theme “Where Mobility Meets the Future.” As consumer preferences shift and vehicles evolve into connected technology models, the event aims to bring together key players across the automotive value chain to explore how the industry can respond to these changes collectively.
AIMCONNECT 2026 will bring together dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), financiers, technology players and decision-makers to discuss the future of the automotive ecosystem, build stronger industry relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration.
The event will open with a welcome address by Datuk Tony Khor Chong Boon, President of the Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Associations of Malaysia (FMCCAM), followed by a keynote address from Shawn Yang, CEO of X Star Technology. Around 220 senior delegates representing OEMs, dealerships, financial institutions, technology companies and ecosystem partners are expected to attend.
Bringing the Automotive Ecosystem to the Same Table
As AI becomes increasingly embedded across the automotive sector, the conversation is moving beyond what the technology can do towards how it could reshape relationships between consumers, businesses, capital and technology. Rather than examining these developments in isolation, AIMCONNECT 2026 will explore where their implications intersect. The programme will feature keynote sessions, three panel discussions, fireside chats and an innovation showcase covering topics including:
- How AI could influence the relationship between consumers and dealers.
- How data and intelligence could change decision-making across the automotive purchase journey.
- How the automotive industry can build a trusted, seamless financing journey by connecting consumers, dealers, lenders and technology providers within a more integrated ecosystem.
Mr. Yang Xiao Guang, Chief Executive Officer of X Star Technology, said ahead of the event: “AI is already changing individual parts of automotive commerce. The bigger opportunity is to connect these capabilities across the ecosystem. With AIMCONNECT 2026, we are bringing together key players from across not only the automotive industry, but technology, finance and manufacturing to participate in the same industry conversation. By exploring how AI can move beyond isolated use cases, we hope to create more connected outcomes for businesses and consumers.”
Alongside the conference programme, AIMCONNECT 2026 will feature live showcases and demonstrations, giving attendees a closer look at how emerging technologies are already being applied. The showcases will translate broader industry trends into tangible examples of what AI-powered automotive commerce and mobility could look like in practice.
To explore the AIMCONNECT 2026 programme, speakers and latest event updates, visit AIMCONNECT 2026 — X Star Technology Executive Forum | Singapore
