This tutorial is now full. Space may become available, so please plan to arrive early on Tuesday, October 16, to join a queue for available seats.

This in-depth tutorial will dive into the technology, regulations, market, urban planning and design and state of the industry for self-driving vehicles. You'll hear from experts that have worked in the emerging sector for years and have witnessed its evolution. You'll learn how computer vision and LiDAR works. And you'll hear about the cities, states and companies ushering in this revolution.

With potentially lower costs and greater fleet efficiency, autonomous shared vehicles are already attracting investors, urban sustainability planners, and riders. While most fleet operators think autonomous vehicles are a futuristic technology, the truth is that autonomous fleets are already on the roadways and have driven millions of miles this year. The future is here. How should you plan for it?

Cities are experimenting with how to use slow-moving, electric and autonomous vehicles as a replacement for new city infrastructure. Hear case studies from cities, automakers and tech vendors around projects that led to lower cost, flexible and more sustainable city transportation networks. 

City infrastructure, land use and even housing will need to be rethought as computers begin driving our cars and vehicles are increasingly used on-demand. Automated, shared vehicles could usher in an era of increased greenhouse gas emissions and congestion or propel a world of cleaner and more efficient transportation. Hear from designers, architects and transportation planners about how they envision the future. 

A further exploration of the breakout session titled "How Mobility Services & Cities Can Share Data" from 11:15-12:15 focused on ways in which cities and mobility companies have found paths for collaborating by sharing data in the rise of various mobility services — from ride hailing to scooter and bike sharing to new apps. These are major opportunities for cities but also unforeseen urban effects like congestion and safety concerns. Mobility data expert Regina Clewlow will talk about what's been working, what hasn't and what might be next.

About VERGE Guru Lunches: Join like minded attendees for interactive moderated lunch discussions around a particular topic. Each table discussion will be led by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants.

Accidents and fatalities that involve self-driving vehicles have shaken the automotive industry and the regulators tasked with keeping drivers and pedestrians safe. Everyone agrees safety measures need to be in place, but where's the line between protecting the public and ensuring that this emerging market can innovate and grow?