The Optoelectronics and Automotive Industry Integration and Innovation Conference was held in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (Optics Valley of China, or OVC) on Jan 18. The event was attended by over 100 representatives from industry leaders such as Dongfeng Automobile, HGTECH, YOFC, and Guide Infrared, all part of the "optics-vehicle integration" supply and innovation chain.

The Optoelectronics and Automotive Industry Integration and Innovation Conference kicks off in OVC. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

During the conference, representatives from OVC, the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangxia district, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and the CHINA EV100 signed the "Optics-Vehicle Integration Initiative". This agreement aims to establish Wuhan as a technological hub and demonstration zone for optics-vehicle integration, fostering experiences that can be replicated elsewhere.

Zhang Yongwei, chairman of the CHINA EV100, highlighted that the automotive industry is entering its third wave of clustering, driven by optics-vehicle integration technology. Wuhan, as a national base for optoelectronic information and an important automotive industry hub, boasts both technological advantages in optics and a strong foundation in vehicles. This positions the city to become a new hub for technological innovation, product application, and industrial aggregation in China's automotive sector.

The optoelectronics and automotive industries are dual engines powering Wuhan's economic growth. In 2025, the city's optoelectronic information industry exceeded 850 billion yuan ($122.07 billion), with new energy vehicles making up 55 percent of total vehicle production. Wuhan is home to 11 vehicle manufacturers and 15 factories, fostering a diverse ecosystem where State-owned, private, independent, joint-venture, and emerging enterprises advance together.