Web Summit 2025: Focus on mobility – from robotaxis to a multimodal future

Event

Nov 10

The Web Summit 2025 event began on Monday, November 10, with an opening night gala at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. Founder and CEO Paddy Cosgrave officially opened the event with his welcome speech. A special highlight was the participation of tennis legend Maria Sharapova, who kicked off four days of intense discussions on innovation and forward-looking technologies as a prominent speaker.

The Web Summit will focus on the transformation of urban mobility. Leading minds in the industry will discuss the future of transportation, from autonomous vehicles to revolutionary robot technologies.

Key topics in the mobility debate

The road to robotaxis: Uber's vision

In his presentation "The road to robotaxis," Andrew Macdonald, Chief Operating Officer of Uber, together with Tim Bradshaw from the Financial Times, will present the strategic vision for autonomous vehicles. Uber is positioning itself as a key player in the introduction of safe and efficient robotaxi networks in cities around the world. The discussion will highlight how autonomous vehicles will fundamentally change urban transportation.

Multimodal intelligence: The next stage of evolution

In "The age of multimodality: insights from the frontier," Dani Yogatama from Reka AI Inc. highlights the technological advances that intelligently connect different modes of transport. These multimodal systems will be crucial for the seamless integration of different mobility solutions.

Customer focus as a formula for success: Lyft's playbook

In "Customer obsessed: The new Lyft playbook," David Risher, CEO of Lyft, presents how customer-centric strategies are shaping the mobility market. Lyft's approach shows how ride-hailing services can compete in a crowded market by focusing on user needs.

Robotics redefined: Boston Dynamics' innovation

In "Redefining robotics with Boston Dynamics," Robert Playter from Boston Dynamics presents how advanced robot technology is opening up new areas of application in logistics and transportation. These developments are also expected to revolutionize last-mile mobility.

Web Summit 2025 underscores that the mobility industry is at a turning point. The presentations highlight three key trends: the accelerated introduction of autonomous vehicles, the integration of multimodal technologies, and the critical importance of customer-centric approaches. These developments will fundamentally shape urban mobility in the coming years and enable new business models.

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