The Association “Serbian Automotive and Mobility Cluster – AC Serbia” organized the 12th edition of the SEE Automotive conference “Connect & Supply”, held on May 12–13, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade.

The conference brought together original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier1 and Tier2 suppliers, as well as representatives of public institutions, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and further developing the automotive industry in the Southeast Europe region.

The “SEE Automotive – Connect & Supply 2026” conference, traditionally organized by the Automotive and Mobility Cluster of Serbia in cooperation with the Development Agency of Serbia and with the support of numerous partners, once again gathered a large number of representatives from automotive companies across Europe, along with more than 20 distinguished speakers.

This year’s conference was opened by Mr. Igor Vijatov, Director of the Automotive Cluster of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Eugen Osmochescu, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Raymond Tavares, representative of UNIDO, and Mr. Vladimir Tomić, Director of the Strategic Investment Sector of the Development Agency of Serbia.

During the two-day program, participants had the opportunity to attend lectures and panel discussions led by prominent experts and representatives of leading automotive companies on the latest trends in the industry, including vehicle electrification and battery development, supply chain development, as well as new challenges in logistics and quality management.

On the second day of the conference, the introductory segment featured the presentation of the “YUGO Project”, followed by a panel discussion on how to become a supplier to OEM and Tier 1 companies. From noon onward, within the framework of the European Enterprise Network and with the support of the Development Agency of Serbia, more than 250 B2B meetings were held. Based on previous practice, this segment of the conference significantly contributes to connecting suppliers and exchanging experience.

AC Serbia is a network of Serbian companies and organizations engaged in the production of automotive parts and components, as well as the provision of services in the automotive sector. The mission of AC Serbia is to connect business activities with scientific, development, and public institutions in initiating joint development projects, strengthening the competitiveness of its members, achieving profitable positioning within the value chain of international automotive manufacturers, and indirectly contributing to the improvement of the economic situation across the entire automotive supplier sector.