Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place from October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve, will be featured on an AI-focused panel discussing the future of autonomous AI. Kendall, who founded Wayve in 2017, has pioneered a new approach to autonomous driving that relies on embodied intelligence powered by deep learning and computer vision, rather than traditional handcrafted rules or maps. His work demonstrated that machines can interpret their environment and make real-time driving decisions without manual coding, marking a significant breakthrough in self-driving technology. Currently, Kendall is spearheading the development of AV2.0, a next-generation autonomous vehicle architecture designed for global scalability. His role as CEO involves integrating strategy, research, partnerships, and commercialization efforts to bring intelligent driving systems to market. With a strong academic background, including a PhD in Computer Vision and Robotics and recognition on Forbes 30 Under 30, Kendall brings a unique combination of scientific expertise