Pete Buttigieg Visit: US Transportation Secretary to Disrupt

The Evolving Landscape of Transportation Technologies

A wide array of new and developing transportation technologies are poised to fundamentally alter how both people and goods are moved globally and locally.

These advancements, however, also introduce numerous challenges for regulators and policymakers.

Lawmakers, advocates, investors, and industry leaders are actively working to address these hurdles and establish a clear path forward.

Secretary Buttigieg at the Forefront

In the United States, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg occupies a central role in shaping the future of transportation.

His responsibilities encompass oversight of public transportation, highway safety, and the integration of emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles.

Having transitioned from a mayoral position in Indiana to a presidential candidacy and now a cabinet role within the Biden administration, Secretary Buttigieg brings a unique perspective to these complex issues.

His background, including education at Harvard University and Oxford University, coupled with his service as a U.S. Navy officer, positions him to either simplify or further complicate the trajectory of transportation innovation.

Disrupt 2021: A Key Discussion Forum

Secretary Buttigieg will participate in a fireside chat at Disrupt 2021.

This discussion will focus on critical questions surrounding transportation and the goal of ensuring accessibility for all.

The conversation will explore topics such as micromobility, public transit initiatives, and President Biden’s commitment to electrifying the federal vehicle fleet.

Furthermore, the discussion will address guidance for autonomous vehicle development and new reporting requirements for crashes involving advanced driver-assistance systems – changes that could foster innovation and benefit in-car technology companies.

A Broad Scope of Technological Advancement

Our aim is to cover any technology impacting the movement of people and packages.

Notable Speakers at Disrupt 2021

Secretary Buttigieg is one of many prominent speakers scheduled to appear at Disrupt 2021, across both the Disrupt Stage and the Extra Crunch Stage.

The speaker lineup includes:

• Seth Rogen, co-founder of Houseplant, alongside Haneen Davies and Michael Mohr, discussing the cannabis industry.
• Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-founder of Duolingo, will share insights on gamified education and the company’s upcoming public offering.
• Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, will analyze the cryptocurrency market and his company’s direct listing.

Additional speakers include Twitter CISO Rinki Sethi, Calendly founder and CEO Tope Awotona, Mirror co-founder and CEO Brynn Putnam, Evil Geniuses CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson, and Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Katie Haun.

Startup Battlefield and Event Details

Disrupt 2021 will also feature Startup Battlefield, a competition renowned for launching successful companies like Cloudflare and Dropbox.

Join Secretary Buttigieg and over 10,000 influential figures from the startup ecosystem at Disrupt 2021, taking place online from September 21-23.

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