2025 SPONSORS
3000+
ATTENDEES ACROSS
2 POWER-PACKED DAYS
85+
MAIN STAGE &
SEMINAR SPEAKERS
50+
Trailblazing
Exhibitors
52+
INTERACTIVE PANELS,
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
ABOUT THE EVENT
THE FUTURE DRIVES ITSELF
- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai
- Hosted by the Roads & Transport Authority – Government of Dubai
- Dubai targets 25% of all trips to be smart and autonomous by 2030
- The world’s leading platform for self-driving tech, future mobility, and integrated transport systems
KEY THEMES
WE’RE DIVING INTO THE BIG IDEAS DRIVING AUTONOMOUS TECH
AI & INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS
GOVERNANCE, POLICY & REGULATIONS
Innovative Partnerships & Business Models
Public Trust & Human Adoption
AI & INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS
GOVERNANCE, POLICY & REGULATIONS
AI & INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS
GOVERNANCE, POLICY & REGULATIONS
Innovative Partnerships & Business Models
Public Trust & Human Adoption
AI & INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS
GOVERNANCE, POLICY & REGULATIONS
2025 SPEAKER LINEUP
MEET THE INDUSTRY Trailblazers AND GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS
Sol Rashidi
Head of Technology for North America, Startups Division, Amazon Web Services
Daan Roosegaarde
Innovator and Founder, Studio Roosegaarde
Augustin Friedel
Associated Partner, MHP – A Porsche Company
Xunjie Chang
Founder & CEO, Shift Robotics
Chengyin Yuan
CEO National New Energy Vehicle, Technology Innovation Center
Steven Shladover
Pioneer in Autonomous Transportation
Anya Ernest
President of the Board Women in Tech, Gothenburg
Tim Dawkins
Vice President, Head of Safety & Security, Einride Autonomous Technologies
Shafiq Urréhman
VP & Tech Lead AI technologies
Liang Zhang
General Manager of Overseas Business, MENA, Baidu Apollo
Featuring Inspirational Mobility & Technology Leaders
Sol Rashidi
World’s First Chief AI Officer | Head of Technology, Startups NA, Amazon Web Services
Daan Roosegaarde
Innovator and Founder, Studio Roosegaarde
Augustin Friedel
Associated Partner, MHP – A Porsche Company
Xunjie Chang
Founder & CEO, Shift Robotics
Chengyin Yuan
CEO National New Energy Vehicle, Technology Innovation Center
CONGRESS & SEMINARS
AGENDA 2025
- Main Stage
- Seminar Hall 1
- Seminar Hall 2
- Day 124Sep2025
- Day 225Sep2025
Access to Main Stage sessions is reserved exclusively for paying delegates with a valid conference pass.
8:00 am
Registration & Networking
9:00 am
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1: Building Autonomous Driving Ability Transparency, lessons from Formula Racing and Aviation
Paul SpenceProduct Director and Chief Technologist, McLaren Applied
Barbara CardilliFounder & CEO, LAbCARDI
Workshop 2: User-Centric Design: Enhancing the Passenger Experience in Multimodal Transport
10:00 am
Networking & Refreshment Break
11:00 am
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Opening Ceremony & Dubai World Challenge for Self Driving Transport Awards
Speakers
- Sol RashidiWorld’s First Chief AI Officer | Head of Technology, Startups NA, Amazon Web Services
11:30 am
GLOBAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Future of Autonomous Transport – A Vision for Multimodal Connectivity
Speakers
- Sol RashidiWorld’s First Chief AI Officer | Head of Technology, Startups NA, Amazon Web Services
- Xunjie ChangFounder & CEO, Shift Robotics
12:00 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Steering the Future: Dubai’s Path to Autonomous Taxi Deployment
Speakers
Dr. Hua ZhongSenior Vice President of Engineering, WeRide- Liang ZhangGeneral Manager of Overseas Business, MENA, Baidu Apollo
1:45 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Smart Horizons: AI & Infrastructure Connectivity for the Cities of Tomorrow
Speakers
Steve BellChief Analyst - Automotive Connectivity, Omdia Automotive
Scott NashSenior Director Automotive Business Development
Andres CastrillonSenior Director of Government Affairs, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Georges AoudeDerq, CEO and Co-Founde
2:30 pm
PANEL: QuickFire & CrossTalk
Seamless Journeys – The Future of Multimodal Connectivity
Speakers
Alexander NaseManaging Director of FEV Consulting
Ken XieGlobal Market Director, Orcauboat & Orca-APAS
Anthony El-KhouryUAE General Manager, Joby Aviation
Scarlett LiuDirector of Europe Operations, Pix Moving
3:15 pm
AFTERNOON COFFEE: NETWORKING
3:45 pm
CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Autonomous Transport: Lessons from 20 Years of Progress
Speakers
- Steven ShladoverPioneer in Autonomous Transportation
8:00 am
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
9:00 am
PARALLEL SESSIONS
Breakout Session 1: The User Journey in Autonomous transport
Lukas NeckermannNeckermann Strategic Advisors, Managing Director- Anya ErnestPresident of the Board, Women in Tech – Gothenburg
- Shafiq UrréhmanAI Emerging Technologies Leader, Zeekr Technology
Breakout Session 2: AV Technology and AI : The intersection of disruptive Innovations
Maite BezerraPrincipal Analyst, Software-Defined Vehicles, Omdia- Chengyin YuanCEO National New Energy Vehicle, Technology Innovation Center
10:15 am
GLOBAL KEYNOTE
From Vision to Reality: How manufacturers will achieve full Autonomy
Speakers
- Augustin FriedelAssociated Partner, MHP – A Porsche Company
11:00 am
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE
11:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Future of Autonomous Logistics
Speakers
Sam HassounPresident & CEO, Global Leadership Alliance (GLA) 
Dr Xuchen ZhangCofounder and Head of Hardware, Zelos
Ann ShiVice President, Strategy and Business Development, Pony AI
12:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
How Cars Are Learning to Drive - Paving the way with advanced driving assistance
Speakers
- Barbara CardilliFounder & CEO, LAbCARDI
Javier Ibanez-GuzmanExpert Autonomous Systems, Renault S.A. 
Walter Reinhard PrutejManaging Director, SURAAA – Smart Urban Region Austria Alps Adriatic
Hossam YahiaCEO, Brightdrive
Dr. Ahmad AbbadiAutomated Driving System Consultant
12:45 pm
FIRESIDE CHAT
Building Trust: How Governance Accelerates Trust In Autonomous Transport
Speakers
Joseph SalemArthur D. Little, Senior Principal at Arthur D. Little and Global Head of Operations of the Consultancy's Travel & Transportation Practice- Tim DawkinsVice President, Head of Safety & Security, Einride Autonomous Technologies
Dr Lobna KarouiInsights & AI Strategist - CIAIO - Global Insights & AI Leader, Stellantis
1:30 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Hosting FIFA World Cup and Olympics - How LA is Driving Autonomous Innovation in Mega Events
3:15 pm
CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Integrating Nature and Technology in Smart City Transport Design
Speakers
- Daan RoosegaardeInnovator and Founder, Studio Roosegaarde
4:00 pm
CLOSING CEREMONY
Announcing the 2027 Dubai world challenge for self-driving transport
4:15 pm
END OF CONFERENCE
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Host & Organizer
Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
Strategic Partner
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
Strategic Sponsor
- ENOC Group
Platinum Sponsor
- United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC (UMHE)
Bronze Sponsor
- Aminco
- Dubai Customs
