The autonomous vehicles have long been offered as “just around the corner”, but the reality of bringing cars to the roads is very simple. To TechCrunch disturbs 2025 – October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco – Diameter co-director Tekedra Mawakana unites the Stadium For a broad conversation about the true situation of AVS and where the industry goes from here.
Within the control of self-guiding
While titles often underline crashes, controversy or excessive promises, Mawakana has spent years navigation in the actual course towards autonomous mobility. During the disorder, it will dug what it really needs to escalate AV growth – from rider safety and public confidence to regulation, businesses and competitive pressure from Tesla and others.
This session does not concern unclear timetables or fancy demos. This is what works, what still needs work and what it means to bring autonomy to life on a scale. Whether you are a founder, investor, or just curious about the road ahead, you won’t want to lose it.


Meet the leader behind the wheel
Tekedra Mawakana It brings more than two decades of experience in shaping world strategy to large technology companies. As a co-directions of Waymo, it guides the company’s mission to bring the Waymo driver to the masses and lead the next generation of autonomous innovation. He also works on the Intuit Board of Directors and advises several technology and social impact companies.
The future of mobility, live in disorder
Waymo’s story is a central chapter in the future of transport and this meeting offers a rare internal look at the journey behind the titles. Come with us TechCrunch disturbs 2025where 10,000+ boot leaders and VC gather to formulate what follows. Sign up today and save up to 650 $ before rates increase.

