Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana to Keynote at CES 2027

Waymo shares future vision for the autonomous ride-hailing service

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, owner and producer of CES®, announces Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will deliver a keynote at CES 2027. Waymo is a powerful example of technology moving from novelty to essential daily utility. With its autonomous vehicles serving over half a million trips every week, Waymo is already improving road safety in the communities where it operates, and addressing real-world challenges for seniors and people with limited mobility.

Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO, Waymo

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"Whether it's getting to work, catching a flight or heading to a doctor, autonomous vehicles deliver convenience, accessibility and value," said Kinsey Fabrizio, President and CEO, CTA. "Waymo is integrating frontier AI and robotics to create the future of mobility and I look forward to hearing what's next from Tekedra."

Mawakana is one of the leading voices shaping the future of mobility. Mawakana served on the CTA Board of Industry Leaders from 2019 to 2021. Recognized on the TIME 100 AI list and Forbes' 50 Over 50, she regularly speaks on the intersection of technology, leadership and innovation. Her work and impact were featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair and other leading global publications.

"Waymo is making fully autonomous transportation a seamless part of everyday life," said Mawakana. "We're scaling a service that gives people a safer, more reliable way to get where they need to go. CES is where the world experiences what's next, and with Waymo, you can do more than imagine the future of mobility, you can hail it."

Driven by its mission to be the world's most trusted driver, Waymo is addressing an urgent global crisis: the 1.19 million lives lost annually to traffic crashes. By building a Driver that never gets tired, distracted or impaired and is available 24/7, Waymo sets a higher safety standard. During the CES keynote, Mawakana will detail how the company maintains that safety bar alongside international expansion, fleet evolution, and more.

"Waymo is making transportation safer, more accessible and more efficient," said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, CTA. "Tekedra's leadership reflects innovation that improves lives, sparks policy insights and drives the power of technology."

Mawakana speaks at 1:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. She previously spoke at the CES 2025 Leaders in Technology Dinner.

Visit the Waymo booth 3741 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall from Jan. 6-9. Waymo recently began to welcome its first public riders in Las Vegas – its 15th U.S. market – giving CES attendees an opportunity to experience fully autonomous rides.

Don't miss what's next in autonomous vehicles. The keynote stage will also feature Stellantis. Register for CES 2027 now.

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