The EV & AutoTech Innovation Forum 2025 emerged as a dynamic platform spotlighting India’s transformation into a global automotive innovation hub, as hundreds of stakeholders from the EV, AutoTech, and smart mobility sectors gathered for the third edition of the event. Held under the theme “Hello World, Disrupt the Future”, the day-long forum focused on emerging trends in two-wheeler AutoTech, software-defined vehicles (SDVs), AI-powered mobility, and EV charging innovations.
Organized by Konnect Worldwide Business Media, the forum was powered by MediaTek, a global leader in semiconductor technology, and supported by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
The forum drew participation from major industry players including TATA Motors, Jio Platforms, MediaTek, Visteon, Harman, ARAI, Varroc Connect, Omega Seiki Mobility, Maruti Suzuki, Stellantis, and disruptive startups like Exponent Energy and Micelio Discovery Studio. The event showcased a forward-looking convergence of hardware-software integration, connected mobility, and green transportation technologies.
India is the fastest-growing connected car market, projected at a CAGR of 18% between 2025 and 2030,” said Steven Lee, Deputy Director, Intelligent Software Development at MediaTek. “At MediaTek, we are driving this transformation with our Dimensity Automotive portfolio—integrating AI, energy efficiency, and 5G M2M capabilities to elevate the in-vehicle experience.
Jio Platforms’ Mohan Raju, VP & Vertical Head – IoT, emphasized the shift toward immersive, voice-enabled car experiences in Indian languages.
The connected vehicle ecosystem is evolving rapidly—users can now control their homes from their cars and vice versa. With OEM collaborations, we’re redefining how vehicles are designed, experienced, and maintained.
The event featured keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats on AI-ML integration, edge computing, EV monetization models, and OTA (Over-the-Air) capabilities. A technical demo zone by Tier-1 OEMs and a live vehicle showcase by TATA Motors, MG Motor, Skoda, and Matter Mobility brought futuristic, connected vehicle solutions to life.
Ujjwala Karle, Sr. Deputy Director & Head of the Technology Group at ARAI, stressed the need for scalable tech implementation:
With our decades of expertise in homologation and indigenous R&D, we are committed to supporting the automotive industry through collaborative validation and technology development.
Visteon’s Global VP Sivakumar Yeddanapudi added, India plays a pivotal role in software-defined vehicle evolution. Through partnerships with MediaTek and OEMs, we are shaping advanced digital cockpit technologies that enrich the driver experience.
The forum concluded with a strong message from Rahul Sindhwani, CEO of Konnect Worldwide Business Media: This third edition reaffirms our mission to unite the brightest minds in mobility and innovation. As India accelerates toward electric and software-first mobility, this platform will remain central to shaping the future of AutoTech.
The EV & AutoTech Innovation Forum 2025 successfully marked a milestone in India’s journey to becoming a global hub for intelligent, connected, and sustainable automotive solutions.
