Future of Mobility

The Journey vs. The Destination

Founding Partner

Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Location: Gallup Great Hall
Doors Open & Networking: 1:30 p.m.
Programming: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

How we move people and things is set to become faster, greener, and more convenient. But there are roadblocks in reaching that destination, from supply chain complications, geopolitical tensions, regulatory hurdles, and other challenges. How can policymakers and companies address and overcome these issues to reach our mobile future?

Speakers

Pete Buttigieg

U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor of the Exchequer, UK

Larry Summers

Former Secretary, U.S. Treasury Department

Rogelio Ramírez de la O

Minister of Finance and Public Credit, Mexico

Ali Zaidi

National Climate Advisor, White House

Gretchen Watkins

President, Shell USA

José Muñoz

President & COO, Hyundai Motor Company

Rep. Steny Hoyer 

(D) Maryland; Chair, Regional Leadership Council

Carol B. Tomé

CEO, UPS

Jigar Shah

Director, Loan Programs Office, Department of Energy

Blain Newton

COO, BETA Technologies

Bonny Simi

President of Operations, Joby Aviation

Andrew Macdonald

Senior Vice President Mobility, Uber

Ryan Powell

Head of UX Research & Design, Waymo

Matthew Mejía

CFO & Chief Strategy Officer, Spinlaunch

Hosts

Justin B. Smith

CEO and Co-Founder, Semafor

Ben Smith

Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, Semafor

Steve Clemons

Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

Gina Chon

Senior Editor, Semafor

Reed Albergotti

Technology Editor, Semafor

Liz Hoffman

Business & Finance Editor, Semafor

Tim McDonnell

Climate & Energy Editor, Semafor

Agenda

Opening Remarks
Featuring: Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: The Road Ahead
Can Hyundai retain its upstart edge as it doubles down on EVs and
expands its global footprint?


Featuring: José Muñoz, President and Global COO, Hyundai Motor Company
In conversation with: Justin Smith, Co-Founder and CEO, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: The U.S. Vision for the Future of Mobility
What the U.S. is doing to lay the groundwork for faster, greener, and more convenient transportation 


Featuring: Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
In conversation with: Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Taxes and Transportation
The UK’s tax strategy, incentives versus disincentives


Featuring: Jeremy Hunt, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer
In conversation with: Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: The Future of Manufacturing
Mexico’s Role in the New Era of Auto Manufacturing


Featuring: Rogelio Ramirez de la O, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Mexico
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor

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Panel: Financing the Transition
From scaling bankable projects to EV charging stations, and the financial incentives and risks


Featuring: Jigar Shah, Director of Loan Programs Office, Department of Energy
In conversation with: Tim McDonnell, Climate and Energy Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Portable Politics
What can a split Congress do to improve our transportation?


Featuring: Rep. Steny Hoyer (D) Maryland; Chair, Regional Leadership Council
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Panel: Driving Into the Future
Global consumer trends in self-driving and ride-sharing


Featuring: Andrew Macdonald, SVP Mobility, Uber; Ryan Powell, Head of UX Research & Design, Waymo
In conversation with: Reed Albergotti, Technology Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Delivering The Future
Innovative technology changing the face of global shipping


Featuring: Carol Tomé, CEO, UPS 
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Critical Drivers for Cleaner Mobility
The challenges and opportunities on the road to a more sustainable future

 

Featuring: Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA
In conversation with: Tim McDonnell, Climate and Energy Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Manufacturing Mobility
How the economics of where we build is being buffeted by trade
tensions, industrial policy, and geopolitical risks 


Featuring: Larry Summers, former Secretary, U.S. Treasury Department
In conversation with: Steve Clemons, Founding Editor-at-Large, Semafor  

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Panel: Taking to the Skies
How air travel will change as we know it


Featuring: Bonny Simi, President, Joby Aviation; Blain Newton, COO, BETA
In conversation with: Reed Albergotti, Technology Editor, Semafor

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Fireside: Green Energy Solutions for Mobility
How hydrogen, electricity and other sources will power cars, airplanes, and space travel


Featuring: Matthew Mejía, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer, SpinLaunch
In conversation with: Tim McDonnell, Climate and Energy Editor, Semafor

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Fireside Chat: Unfinished Business
What is on the to-do list if Biden wins a second term 


Featuring: Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor, White House
In conversation with: Tim McDonnell, Climate and Energy Editor, Semafor    

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Closing Remarks; Program Adjourns 
Featuring: Ben Smith, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Semafor

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