Received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in aerospace engineering in 2012 and the Ph.D. degree in reliability engineering and system analysis in 2018, both from the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia. From 2012 to 2016, used to be a Reliability Engineer in several major Russian radar and electronics companies. Since 2016, has been a System/Functional Safety Engineer with RoboCV, Russian-based warehouse automation start-up based in Skolkovo Innovation Centre, Moscow. Later in 2017 joined Arrival Ltd., a UK-based electric vehicles start-up where he was in the position of the Head of Functional Safety. Dr. Babaev is the author of more than 25 publications in reliability and safety engineering, as well as 2 patents in automotive and machinery safety areas. His research interests include reliability and safety engineering, system analysis, machine learning and statistics methods in safety. Dr. Babaev is a co-guest Editor of the MDPI 'Artificial Intelligence for Connected and Automated Vehicles' journal. He is also a part of UK ISO 21448 workgroup and TUV Rheinland certified functional safety engineer.

Michael Meyer is a Perception Technical Lead Manager at Cruise with over 9 years of experience in this domain.

Volker Braun is a Project Manager for Neural Automated Labeling at Bosch Engineering GmbH working on a fully automated 3D labeling service delivering the full spectrum of ground truth data for automated driving functions. He has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Laura Rosenbaun is a Design Group Manager – Voice and Sound UI at GM with over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. is a holdings company that has two operating companies, Woven Core, Inc. and Woven Alpha, Inc. along with an investment fund, Woven Capital under it. In January 2021, Woven Planet Group was formed to expand and improve operations of Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. for the purpose of developing innovative products that will enable its vision, "Mobility to Love, Safety to Live.” It also oversees Woven City that will serve as an incubator for smart city design, connected mobility, and robotics technology from Toyota and its partners. Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.

Cruise is building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles. Since our 2013 founding in San Francisco, we have hired over 1,600 talented individuals and opened additional offices in greater Seattle, Pasadena, Phoenix and Munich. We have raised $10B from General Motors, Honda, Microsoft, SoftBank, T. Rowe Price, Walmart and others. Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale, building all-electric, zero-emission, self-driving vehicles that will help save lives, reimagine cities, reduce carbon pollution, redefine time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for individuals who live in dense urban settings.

Bosch Engineering develops electronics systems for an efficient, safe, and connected mobility for automotive and non-automotive applications. In addition to commanding a wide range of development disciplines – such as electronics, IT, and mechanical engineering – the company’s associates also have comprehensive connectivity expertise. The system and software development company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and develops tailored electronics systems and software for small-scale production – for over 800 customer projects every year from high-performance sports cars to snowmobiles and trams. Bosch Engineering’s service portfolio comprises the development of systems, functions, and software related to powertrains, safety, convenience, driving dynamics, cockpit, and infotainment – as well as their electrical and electronic integration. In addition to the individual vehicle systems, another of the company’s key focus areas is overall vehicle development. As a supplement to the varied range of engineering services, Bosch Engineering also supports their customers with services in the areas of test and test bench facilities, functional safety, training, and consulting.

General Motors’ vision is to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution, and we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want. As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality. Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.