Achieving full Level 5 autonomy, where a vehicle can drive itself anywhere, under any conditions, without human intervention, remains one of the greatest engineering challenges in modern mobility.

This panel discussion brings together experts in AI, perception, simulation, and systems design to provide an update on the latest industry progress and explore what it really takes to make true autonomous driving safe, scalable, and certifiable.

• What are the main technical barriers preventing Level 5 autonomy, and how close is the industry to overcoming them?
• How can AI and machine learning be validated to meet safety and reliability standards such as ISO 26262, SOTIF, and ISO/PAS 8800?
• What role will high-fidelity simulation, digital twins, and real-world data play in proving autonomous systems at a global scale?
• How can the industry align software, sensing, and infrastructure development to ensure regulatory readiness and public trust in fully autonomous vehicles?