Autonomous autos have lengthy been touted as “just around the corner,” however the actuality of bringing self-driving vehicles to the streets is way from easy. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana joins the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging dialog on the true state of AVs and the place the business goes from right here.
Contained in the self-driving actuality test
Whereas headlines usually spotlight crashes, controversies, or overblown guarantees, Mawakana has spent years navigating the real-world path to autonomous mobility. At Disrupt, she’ll dig into what it really takes to scale AV deployment — from rider security and public belief to regulation, operations, and aggressive strain from Tesla and others.
This session isn’t about obscure timelines or flashy demos. It’s about what’s working, what nonetheless wants work, and what it means to carry autonomy to life at scale. Whether or not you’re a founder, investor, or just curious in regards to the highway forward, you received’t wish to miss it.
Meet the chief behind the wheel
Tekedra Mawakana brings greater than twenty years of expertise shaping international technique at main tech corporations. As co-CEO of Waymo, she guides the corporate’s mission to carry the Waymo Driver to the plenty and lead the subsequent technology of autonomous innovation. She additionally serves on Intuit’s board and advises a number of expertise and social affect ventures.
The way forward for mobility, stay at Disrupt
Waymo’s story is a central chapter in the way forward for transportation, and this session provides a uncommon inside have a look at the journey behind the headlines. Be a part of us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the place 10,000+ startup and VC leaders collect to form what’s subsequent. Register at present and save as much as $650 earlier than charges rise.
