From Vision to Reality: What's Next for Autonomous Driving?

Location: Workshop Room II (onsite), Hofburg, Vienna
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:00 CEST

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Workshop description 

When will autonomous vehicles (AVs) become commercially viable? What factors will drive their adoption, and what challenges remain? These are just some of the questions explored in the latest global survey conducted by the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility in collaboration with The Autonomous. 

We invite all workshop attendees and industry experts to participate in a brief survey. As a token of our appreciation, completing the survey grants an exclusive 25% discount on all tickets for The Autonomous Main Event. Access the survey here.

In our workshop, we will present the key findings from this comprehensive 2025 survey, highlighting the latest perspectives on adoption timelines across geographies, the evolution of technology readiness, and the future of software and hardware development in the AV space. We will also explore critical enablers such as go-to-market strategies, investment needs, and the profitability outlook for various technology stack elements.  

The discussion will feature representatives from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and start-ups, focusing on topics such as:  

• The anticipated rollout timelines for L3, L4, and L5 autonomous driving use cases across regions 
• The evolution of software development approaches, including the growing adoption of end-to-end methodologies 
• Cost optimization opportunities in ADAS/AV development and the industry’s investment requirements 
• The biggest bottlenecks for autonomous driving are technology regulation and customer demand 

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the current state and future trajectory of autonomous driving, informed by the voices of global industry leaders.