
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state capital will host the Kerala Automotive Technology Summit (KATS 2025), a conclave being organised as a precursor to the February 21-22 Invest Kerala Global Summit, on February 6. The event is expected to showcase the state’s strategic advantages and competitiveness as a leader in the future of mobility.
The conclave, to be held at Hotel Hyatt Regency, will bring together Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier-1 suppliers, policymakers and technology leaders to explore investment opportunities in the state’s Electric Vehicle Research and Industrial Park.
The event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) will be attended by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Industries Minister P Rajeeve.
Top policymakers and automobile industry experts attending the event will deliberate on measures to position the capital city as a global leader in automotive R&D and technology.
“It will also highlight advancements in key Electric Vehicle (EV) components, including batteries, motors and chargers, cementing Kerala’s role as a key player in the futuristic automotive technology,” said Rajeeve.
In a press release issued here, the minister said that the state is already home to leading players such as Acsia, dSPACE, Nissan Digital India, Tata Elxsi and Visteon.
“The government has shown its commitment to electric mobility through initiatives such as the Electric Vehicle Research and Industrial Park at Vilappilsala near the capital city,” he said.