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Keynote SpeakerTimothy Papandreou

Founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors, former Chief Innovation Officer at San Francisco MTA

CEO of ETA, advises on AI Moonshots at Google X, and launched Waymo (Google's autonomous robotaxi), and former Chief Innovation Officer at San Francisco Transport Agency. ... Read more

Biography

Timothy Papandreou is a trusted global thought leader on emerging technologies, moonshots, smart cities, and the future of life & work. Currently, Tim is the Founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors, providing investors, companies, and governments with clarity and guidance on how to best position themselves for the great SEA (shared, electric, automated) change coming to the transport industry.

Previously, Tim led key strategic partnerships at Google X Moonshot Factory where he worked on humankind’s most pressing problems, applying the world’s most advanced technologies and methodologies to create new pathways to market for vital innovation projects. As such, Tim was an early, key member of the founding team behind Waymo – the world’s first self-driving robotaxi, trucking and delivery vehicle system.

Tim is also the Former Chief Innovation Officer at San Francisco MTA – implementing urban mobility technology centered on sustainability, social equity and climate action principles – making him an expert in automated smart city transitions and the impacts and benefits to: streets, real estate, work culture and the broader economy.

He presently serves as a trusted key advisor and mentor in several emerging technology spaces – including AI, crypto, fintech, and web3 support systems. Tim is an advisor for Stakeborg’s web3/crypto investment and education platform; the expert in-residence at 11.2 venture builder studio (mentoring AI fintech startups); and Senior Partner at Monaco Foundry- a first-of-its-kind platform that increases the early success rate of sustainability-focused and minority-lead startups through accreditation and unique web3 support systems.

Tim has had the honor of speaking for some of the most prestigious audiences around the world, including addressing the UN in Geneva, The World Bank, OECD, Google, top-tier investment banks and universities, and dozens of governments and industry associations across five continents.

His diverse public and private systems experience makes him a highly sought-after speaker. Tim’s unique insights and thought leadership draws from his strong track record to see the signs, lead cross-functional teams, build partnerships and deliver moonshot innovation.

"Timothy, thank you so much for your keynote at this year’s conference. We are honored to have you share your expertise with our audience.” Global Real Estate Company, Dallas, USA
“Thank you so much for your brilliant moderating style, you kept everyone engaged!" Global Investment Bank, Hong Kong
“Thank you so much for your incredible energy! Many have commented on your presentation and perspectives specifically.” Multinational Development Corporation. Toronto, Canada
"Timothy, our audience was riveted by your presentation and even more impressed during the Q&A. Thank you" Swiss Bank, Zurich, Switzerland

Popular Talks by Timothy Papandreou

  • The AI Revolution Unveiled: Conquering Boundaries, Reshaping Industries, and Igniting Your Path to a Limitless Future

    The mega trends of automation, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are simultaneously converging, resulting in self-perpetuating innovation like never before. It’s no wonder that people are searching for highly-skilled tech practitioners to lead the expedition through the disruptive realm of innovation s-curves.

    As...

  • Moonshots: Combining Courage, Audacity and Technology to Achieve the Impossible

    A revolutionary technique using courage, audacious goals, and disruptive technology is identifying a ‘third way’ of achieving success. The outcomes are commercializing radical solutions and challenging what we thought wasn’t possible.

    Timothy Papandreou spent years at the renowned innovation division of Google X – the ‘Moonshot...

  • The Future of Work: Leading in the New Never Normal Workplace

    The future of work – whether it is remote, onsite, hybrid or all the above – is upending all our preconceived notions of leadership, team performance, the workplace, and work-life balance. Generative AI tools like open AI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are already disrupting tasks and roles in...

  • Real Smart Cities: The Future of Life & Work is Not What You Think

    More than half the world’s population now lives in cities, a trend that is accelerating, luring millions of people to relocate from the countryside in search for a better life. At the same time, cities are increasingly vulnerable to growing complexities from this radical growth. Technology is only...