- Visionary Club
- Podcast
- Season 3
- Visionary Talk with Thomas Drewes
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Episode 8
In the eighth episode of the Visionary Club Podcast, Sarah Harman welcomes Thomas Drewes, Head of Autonomous Driving at DB Regio AG.
In the eighth episode of the Visionary Club Podcast, Sarah Harman welcomes Thomas Drewes, Head of Autonomous Driving at DB Regio AG.
- Visionary Club
- Podcast
- Season 3
- Visionary Talk with Thomas Drewes
The IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club, hosted by Sarah Harmann and supported by BCG, gain a comprehensive overview of current and future trends in the mobility sector, and explore various topics and aspects of IAA MOBILITY.
In each Visionary Club session, an expert selected in collaboration with BCG delivers a 5-10 minute inspirational talk live on LinkedIn. This segment focuses on cutting-edge topics and innovations in the mobility sector. Following the talk, there is a 15-20 minute interactive Q&A session, where moderator Sarah Harmann fields questions from the LinkedIn audience. Each session is published as a podcast afterwards.
The IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club, hosted by Sarah Harmann and supported by BCG, gain a comprehensive overview of current and future trends in the mobility sector, and explore various topics and aspects of IAA MOBILITY.
In each Visionary Club session, an expert selected in collaboration with BCG delivers a 5-10 minute inspirational talk live on LinkedIn. This segment focuses on cutting-edge topics and innovations in the mobility sector. Following the talk, there is a 15-20 minute interactive Q&A session, where moderator Sarah Harmann fields questions from the LinkedIn audience. Each session is published as a podcast afterwards.
IAA MOBILITY 2025, held from September 9-14 in Munich, is the leading international platform for showcasing innovative mobility solutions, from micromobility and cars to bicycles and new public transport. With a strong focus on sustainability and technology, IAA MOBILITY unites all stakeholders in the mobility ecosystem to drive progress and innovation.
In the eighth episode of the Visionary Club Podcast, Sarah Harman welcomes Thomas Drewes, Head of Autonomous Driving at DB Regio AG. Together, they explore the future of autonomous driving in public transportation and the opportunities that automated mobility solutions create for both urban and rural areas.
Thomas Drewes explains why autonomous driving is a game-changer for public transit, particularly in light of the growing driver shortage and rising operational costs. He shares insights into the KIRA project, where DB Regio is testing Level 4 technology to seamlessly integrate autonomous vehicles into local transportation networks. They also discuss the role of artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and policy frameworks in paving the way for scalable and sustainable mobility.
How can autonomous driving improve connectivity in rural areas? When could driverless buses become a reality? And what steps does the government need to take to position Germany as a leader in this field? This episode offers exciting answers and an exclusive look at the future of mobility.
Where can we listen to the podcast?
The episodes of the IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club Podcast are available on all major podcast platforms. It was supported by the IAA MOBILITY team in cooperation with the Boston Consulting Group.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, LinkedIn and everywhere else podcasts are available.
