Led by: John Paul MacDuffie Professor of Management at the Wharton School and Director of the Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation (PVMI) at the Mack Institute for Innovation Management

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) burst onto the scene in the early 2010s with dramatic demos and bold predictions, only to hit a quiet period marked by delays and setbacks. Today, AVs are resurging, with companies like Waymo leading a leaner field. But scaling remains a challenge—from weather limitations to infrastructure needs and unpredictable edge cases. With Tesla’s long-awaited “robotaxi” in the spotlight, this webinar will explore the current state of AVs, separate hype from reality, and examine what’s truly possible in today’s evolving landscape.

October 15, 2025