Raquel Urtasun, the founder and CEO of Waabi, will be one of our featured speakers at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The conference happens October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Urtasun, one of the most highly respected and independent voices on self-driving technology, will bring her significant expertise to bear. She will be joined by Apptronik’s founder Jeff Cardenas for this conversation. They’ll explore what AI compute hardware looks like today. Along the way, they’ll be taking a look at the innovations of the future that are creating the field of robotics and autonomous systems.
Over 10,000 of the world’s leaders in startups and venture capital are expected to join us in-person at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The event promises a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities for attendees eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech environment. The session featuring Urtasun and Cardenas will provide a live look at cutting-edge developments in robotics, highlighting their roles as two of the field’s most visionary builders.
Spotlight on Raquel Urtasun
As the driving force behind Waabi, Raquel Urtasun has established herself as a prominent figure in the realm of autonomous vehicles. Her vision has gained respect from her colleagues across the industry and established Waabi as one of the leaders in state-of-the-art AI technology. In short, Urtasun is on a mission to change the world through self-driving tech. Their insights are crucial, particularly as the field continues to evolve.
Urtasun’s background building the field of machine learning and computer vision. This specialization drives her passion to create safer, groundbreaking autonomous driving technologies. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, she’ll explore what these technologies will mean for our future. RECONNECT attendees can look forward to an inspiring sneak preview of her vision for the industry.
Collaboration with Jeff Cardenas
On stage with Urtasun is Jeff Cardenas, a founding leader in the robotics and automated vehicle space. Under Cardenas’ tenure as Apptronik’s founder, Apptronik has built significant partnerships with industry giants. Some of these big partners are Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Mercedes-Benz. It’s this brand’s collaborative approach that has helped Apptronik innovate across several sectors, improving the capabilities of robotic systems.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Urtasun and Cardenas will delve into these theoretical frameworks. They will focus on real world uses of their work which makes this a can’t miss session! Attendees will come away with an engaging and visual experience that reveals the intersection of AI hardware and practical deployments.
Registration Information
Nowhere else will you find the world’s best innovators, tech moguls, and industry giants all come together to debate the future of technology. Those interested in attending can register online. Early registration is the best way to save. Early bird discounts of up to $675 are available for those who register early.