Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are transforming the future of transportation by aiming to drastically reduce road fatalities, enhance urban mobility, and optimize logistics. With human error accounting for nearly all traffic accidents today, AVs, through advanced AI and sensor technologies, could prevent up to 94% of crashes by reacting 25 times faster than human drivers. In cities, AVs can drive a shift towards "mobility as a service" (MaaS), reducing private car ownership and freeing up to 14% of urban space currently used for parking, while also cutting congestion by up to 40%. In logistics, autonomous trucks can operate 24/7, potentially lowering costs by 15% and reducing fuel use by up to 10%.

The session will explore the safety, environmental, and economic impacts of AV adoption, addressing key challenges like regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity risks, and workforce shifts. Attendees will learn how AVs can reshape transportation, logistics, and urban planning while tackling barriers to widespread deployment.