The 2026 Chongqing Vehicle Cockpit Intelligent Optoelectronics Expo opens October 16-18 at Chongqing International Expo Center, with a dedicated zone for cockpit dynamic ambient lighting covering smart rhythmic lights, smart-surface illumination, and scenario-based lighting systems. Organizers note that smart cockpit penetration in Chinese passenger vehicles exceeded 70 percent in 2025, and topped 90 percent in models priced above RMB 150,000.

Chongqing produced 2.79 million vehicles in 2025, led by Changan, Seres, and Li Auto operations, giving the expo direct access to southwestern OEM sourcing teams. Additional zones cover cockpit displays, AR-HUD, dimmable smart windows, and in-cabin projection. RINA TECHNOLOGY watches cockpit lighting integration trends closely as it develops LED ambient strips and welcome lighting compatible with multi-zone cabin architectures.