International Auto Tech (IAT) Chennai

International Auto Tech (IAT) is an annual trade fair that has established itself as a key platform for the entire automotive value chain. The name International Auto Tech precisely reflects its purpose: an international stage for cutting-edge technology, innovation, and emerging trends in the automotive industry. The event is held at the Chennai Trade Centre in southern India’s Chennai—one of the country's most important industrial hubs and a leading center of automotive manufacturing.

Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), one of India’s most influential industry associations, the fair aims to foster global exchange among companies, decision-makers, developers, and buyers, while generating tangible momentum for new business opportunities. The event focuses on key topics such as e-mobility, automation, intelligent vehicle technologies, new materials, and advanced manufacturing processes. At its core, IAT showcases innovations in vehicle components, automotive electronics, CAD/CAM systems, transmission technologies, EV parts, robotics, safety equipment, and solutions for commercial vehicles and logistics.

IAT stands out through its strategic combination of exhibition, expert conference, and B2B networking. International pavilions, product launches, business partnerships, and a high-caliber conference program with a focus on commercial vehicles and logistics create an environment where innovation is not only presented but actively discussed and advanced. Research institutions, OEMs, and suppliers also present current projects, offering visitors deep insights into ongoing developments and R&D trends.

Industry professionals from fields such as automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, vehicle design, IT, financial services, leasing, insurance, public administration, and education will find a wide array of information and networking opportunities at IAT. Exhibitors range from traditional component manufacturers to specialized high-tech companies in the field of autonomous driving.

Chennai—often referred to as the "Detroit of India"—offers excellent infrastructure through the state-of-the-art Chennai Trade Centre. The nearby international airport, efficient rail connections, and modern accommodation and logistics services provide ideal conditions for participants from around the world.

Whether you are a market leader, innovation driver, or ambitious SME, International Auto Tech (IAT) is the place where the future of the automotive industry is actively shaped.

The International Auto Tech (IAT) will take place on 3 days from Thursday, 09. October to Saturday, 11. October 2025 in Chennai.