Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as just around the corner, but the reality of bringing self-driving cars to the streets is far from simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, which takes place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will join the Disrupt Stage for a wide-ranging conversation on the true state of autonomous vehicles and where the industry goes from here.
While headlines often highlight crashes, controversies, or overblown promises, Mawakana has spent years navigating the real-world path to autonomous mobility. At Disrupt, she will dig into what it actually takes to scale autonomous vehicle deployment, from rider safety and public trust to regulation, operations, and competitive pressure from Tesla and others.
This session is not about vague timelines or flashy demos. It is about what is working, what still needs work, and what it means to bring autonomy to life at scale. Whether you are a founder, an investor, or simply curious about the road ahead, you will not want to miss it.
Tekedra Mawakana brings more than two decades of experience shaping global strategy at major tech companies. As co-CEO of Waymo, she guides the company’s mission to bring the Waymo Driver to the masses and lead the next generation of autonomous innovation. She also serves on Intuit’s board and advises several technology and social impact ventures.
Waymo’s story is a central chapter in the future of transportation, and this session offers a rare inside look at the journey behind the headlines. Join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where over ten thousand startup and venture capital leaders gather to shape what is next. Register today and save up to six hundred and fifty dollars before rates rise.