AI-Powered Mobility Revolution: Uber’s CPO and Nuro Co-Founder Unveil the Future of Smart Transportation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer just transforming how we work—it’s redefining how we move. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, two trailblazers at the intersection of AI and mobility will take the AI Stage to explore the future of intelligent transportation: Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer at Uber, and Dave Ferguson, Co-Founder and President of Nuro. The session will delve into how AI is accelerating innovation across the mobility landscape—from predictive analytics and computer vision enhancing road safety to last-mile delivery serving as a proving ground for autonomous technology. The conversation will also examine the real-world challenges and breakthroughs needed to scale AI-driven transportation systems, from robotaxis to smart logistics networks. Sachin Kansal leads product strategy across Uber’s global Mobility and Delivery platforms, overseeing initiatives in safety, sustainability, and autonomous vehicles. His role includes shaping the future of ride-matching, next-generation logistics, and new services like Uber for Teens. With a background in mobile and location technologies, Kansal brings deep expertise from his time as VP of Product at Lookout and CPO at Flywheel Software. Prior to that, he led product management for webOS at Palm, which was acquired by HP. He holds engineering degrees from Gujarat University and Stanford University and holds multiple patents in mobile and geospatial technologies. Joining him is Dave Ferguson, a pioneer in robotics and self-driving systems. As co-founder and president of Nuro, he’s driving the development of scalable autonomy for robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. Ferguson’s career spans some of the most influential moments in autonomous vehicle history—leading early self-driving efforts at Google (now Waymo) and contributing to Carnegie Mellon’s winning entry in the DARPA Urban Challenge. A prolific researcher, he has authored over 60 papers and holds more than 100 patents. He earned his MS and PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Together, Kansal and Ferguson will offer a rare, insider perspective on how AI is not just enabling smarter transportation—but reshaping urban life, supply chains, and the future of mobility itself. This session is part of the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a program dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming industries—from logistics and healthcare to finance and beyond. Whether you're a founder, engineer, investor, or policy maker, this is your chance to witness the future of intelligent systems unfold. Register now to secure your pass and save up to $444, or get up to 30% off group tickets. Early registration ensures access to exclusive content, networking opportunities, and live sessions with the innovators shaping tomorrow’s world. Image Credits: Kimberly White / Getty Images