The Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. The event was organized by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and took place over two days and included a conference, exhibition, educational seminars, sketch battle and awards ceremony for the first Dubai World Challenge for SelfDriving Transport.

The congress brought together experts in the field of self-driving technology looking to enhance and accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology globally and contribute to the realization of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make 25% of all trips in Dubai smart and driverless by 2030.

This first edition of the congress was held under the theme “Accelerating innovation, transforming mobility” and focused on 5 key for pillars driving future mobility: