Autonomous at Scale: Waymo’s Expansion and the Future of Urban Mobility

As autonomous mobility transitions from a technical milestone to an essential urban utility, the pace of innovation is accelerating. In this Main Stage fireside chat Waymo's Chief Product Officer, Saswat Panigrahi will be joined by Saif Ishoof, Founder of Lab22c for a conversation on Waymo’s rapid expansion; specifically how its launch in Miami is tied to their focus on broader global growth. With deep insight into the city’s tech evolution and public-private innovation landscape, Saif will guide a discussion on the AI systems enabling accelerated scaling, the operational rigor behind deploying safety-critical technology in complex urban environments, and how companies earn public trust while expanding at speed. From product strategy to infrastructure impact, this session explores how autonomous mobility is reshaping cities in real time.