Hampshire AI - Advancing AI Mobility: From Drones to Embodied Cars

Hampshire AI returns in January 2026 with new ideas and insights!

Join us for our 1 Year Anniversary, for an evening exploring how AI is transforming real-world mobility across land and air. We will be welcoming Edward Anastassacos, Head of Data & AI at SkyBound, who will discuss how AI is powering the next generation of small operational drones (talk title TBC).

We’ll also be joined by Dirk Gorissen, Product Innovation Lead at Wayve Technologies, who will share how Wayve is reimagining autonomous vehicles - not through hard-coded rules, but by teaching AI to drive through real-world experience. Dirk will uncover why AV2.0 is a breakthrough, how end-to-end learning enables vehicles to understand complex environments at scale, and what it takes to build truly intelligent, self-learning cars.

Discover how AI is enabling intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and act - from autonomous cars on the road to drones supporting critical missions.

About Edward - To be confirmed!

About Dirk

Dirk Gorissen is Product Innovation Lead at Wayve, the pioneer of Autonomous Vehicle 2.0 - an approach that uses end-to-end AI to literally learn how to drive. With over 15 years in AI, robotics, and product leadership, Dirk has helped advance autonomy from drones to full-scale vehicles. Beyond self-driving, he is passionate about applying technology to global challenges in conservation, international development, and social and environmental impact. A long-time advocate for STEM education and outreach, Dirk is committed to using AI not just to move people, but to make a meaningful difference in the world.

There will be the chance for networking before and after our panel discussion. Bringing together leading voices from industry and applied AI, this event will explore the opportunities, challenges, and future potential of autonomous systems - and what smarter, more effective mobility powered by AI means for real-world impact.

Register now for this free event!