Carlo Van de Weijer is a globally recognized expert in mobility, transport, and artificial intelligence, holding a master's degree in mechanical engineering from TU Eindhoven and a PhD with honors from TU Graz. With a distinguished career spanning executive roles at industry leaders such as Siemens and TomTom, Carlo brings deep expertise in automotive innovation and emerging technologies. He currently serves as Managing Director of the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute (EAISI) at Eindhoven University of Technology, where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and mobility. As a Fellow for the Future of Mobility and Transport at the Deloitte Center for the Edge, Carlo advises governments and industries worldwide on the strategic direction of mobility and transportation. A sought-after thought leader, he serves on the supervisory boards of multiple high-tech companies and startups, and shares his insights as a weekly columnist for a leading Dutch national newspaper, making complex topics in AI, mobility, and the future of transport accessible to a broad audience.