24-25 September, 2025

Zabeel Halls 4, 5 & 6, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE

Redefining Mobility:
The Path to Autonomy

2025 SPONSORS

DUBAI WORLD CONGRESS 2025

IN NUMBERS

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

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

Step Inside the Self-Driving Future.

Your Guide to Every Zone.

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2025 SPEAKER LINEUP

MEET THE INDUSTRY Trailblazers AND GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

DEWA, MD & CEO

HE Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain

Ambassador Christian Tonatiuh González Jiménez

Consul General of Mexico in California Capital - Sacramento

Sol Rashidi

World’s First Chief AI Officer

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

Dr. Ismail Zohdy

Expert - Future and Innovative Mobility, Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority

Steven Shladover

Pioneer in Autonomous Transportation

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Featuring Inspirational Mobility & Technology Leaders

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EVENT PROGRAM

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU

The Congress

600+ global transport experts. 20+ dynamic sessions. Real-world innovation that’s changing the game.

The Exhibition

Step into the future—50+ exhibitors, live product demos, and breakthrough tech that will transform mobility.

The Challenge

Meet the participants and explore bold autonomous solutions crafted for Dubai’s next-gen urban district.

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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: Lessons from Grand Prix Racing

Workshops are included as part of the premium delegate pass and will take place in Seminar Hall 1.

Speakers

Paul SpenceFormer Product Director and Chief Technologist, McLaren Applied
Barbara CardilliFounder & CEO, LAbCARDI

Workshop 2: User-Centric Design: Enhancing the Passenger Experience in Multimodal Transport

Workshops are included as part of the premium delegate pass and will take place in Seminar Hall 2.

Speakers

Shawn SanfordPresident & CEO, Feastech Data Corp
Tony TavaresExecutive Director, Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC)
Andy PalanisamyCEO, Criativo

10:00 am

FREE TIME

10:30 am

MORNING NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK

12:00 pm

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

Opening Ceremony & Dubai World Challenge for Self Driving Transport Awards

Speakers

Sol RashidiWorld’s First Chief AI Officer

12:30 pm

GLOBAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Smart Mobility and Clean Energy: Shaping Dubai's Sustainable Future

Speakers

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al TayerDEWA, MD & CEO

12:45 pm

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Building Ecosystems for Smarter, Greener Transport

Speakers

HE Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al KhalifaMinister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain

1:00 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH

1:45 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Steering the Future: Dubai’s Path to Autonomous Taxi Deployment

Speakers

Dr.  Hua ZhongSenior Vice President of Engineering, WeRide
Ann ShiVice President, Pony.ai
Ammar AlbreikiChief Operations Officer, Dubai Taxi Company
Mohamad JardanehHead of Autonomous Mobility, ME, Uber

Moderator

Dr. Ismail ZohdyExpert - Future and Innovative Mobility, Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority

2:30 pm

Robotaxi: Best Practices for Building Dubai's Future Smart Mobility

Speakers

Liang ZhangManaging Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo

2:45 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Smart Horizons: AI & Infrastructure Connectivity for the Cities of Tomorrow

Speakers

Scott NashSenior Director Automotive Business Development
Andres CastrillonSenior Director of Government Affairs, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Georges AoudeDerq, CEO and Co-Founder
Dr Max ClarkSenior Vice President, EMEA CTO & Sector Manager, Parsons

Moderator

Steve BellChief Analyst - Automotive Connectivity, Omdia Automotive

3:30 pm

PANEL: QuickFire & CrossTalk

Seamless Journeys – The Future of Multimodal Transport

Speakers

Sebastian LasekSVP Mobility System, Volkswagen AG
Ken XieGlobal Market Director, Orcauboat & Orca-APAS
Anthony El-KhouryUAE General Manager, Joby Aviation
Scarlett LiuDirector of Europe Operations, Pix Moving

Moderator

Alexander NaseManaging Director, FEV Consulting

4:15 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

Breakout Sessions are included as part of the premium delegate pass and will take place in Seminar Hall 1.

Speakers

Anya ErnestPresident of the Board, Women in Tech – Gothenburg
Scott LyonsCommercial & Strategic Partnerships, Connect & Engage, Ford Integrated Services, Ford Motor Company
Ahmed M'hiriCEO, Free2move

Moderator

Lukas NeckermannManaging Director, Neckermann

Breakout Session 2: AV Technology and AI : The intersection of disruptive Innovations

Breakout Sessions are included as part of the premium delegate pass and will take place in Seminar Hall 2.

Speakers

Chengyin YuanCEO National New Energy Vehicle, Technology Innovation Center
Shafiq UrréhmanAI Emerging Technologies Leader, Zeekr Technology
Prof. Amair SaleemManaging Director, Glydways

Moderator

Maite BezerraPrincipal Analyst, Software-Defined Vehicles, Omdia

10:15 am

GLOBAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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

Dr Xuchen ZhangCofounder and Head of Hardware, Zelos
Paul NewmanCo-Founder and CTO, Oxa

Moderator

Andy GillFounder and COO, Simulytic

12:00 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

How Cars Are Learning to Drive - Paving the way with advanced driving assistance

Speakers

Hossam YahiaCEO, Brightdrive
Salman MoghimiCEO, Peyk
Amy LucaChief Marketing Officer, Tensor

Moderator

Barbara CardilliFounder & CEO, LAbCARDI

12:45 pm

FIRESIDE CHAT

Building Trust: How Governance Accelerates Trust In Autonomous Transport

Speakers

Aravind KailasAdvanced Tech Policy Director, Volvo Group North America
Tim DawkinsVice President, Head of Safety & Security, Einride Autonomous Technologies
Dr Lobna KarouiInsights & AI Strategist - CIAIO - Global Insights & AI Leader, Stellantis
Dr. Ahmad AbbadiAutomated Driving System Consultant

Moderator

Joseph SalemPartner, Travel & Transportation Practice, Arthur D. Little

1:30 pm

NETWORKING LUNCH

2:30 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Beyond the Stadium: North America’s Vision for Seamless 2026 World Cup Mobility

Speakers

Tanya ColeMinister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ana Sofía Barba JiménezEmbassy of Mexico in UAE