The Performance Era: Part 1

Join us as Trevor Noah closes Groundbreakers 2025 in a fireside chat that’s funny, fearless and full of heart. From global perspectives to the power of humor and reinvention, Trevor brings the clarity and connection we need in a high-performance world.

Space and defense are no longer separate frontiers—they are interconnected domains shaping resilience, security and commerce on Earth. This session brings together astronauts, generals and scientists at the edge of command and capability to explore how innovations born in extreme environments are redefining performance for our future. 

In 2028, Los Angeles hosts the Summer Olympics, setting the stage for groundbreaking performances. Delivering the Games requires unprecedented logistics operations spanning transportation, infrastructure and services. This conversation explores how innovative public-private collaboration will shape seamless event delivery.

Autonomy is rapidly transforming the movement of people and goods. There are few pioneering the technologies that promise to redefine logistics, transportation and urban mobility. As these advancements unfold, the integration of AI, robotics and autonomous technologies is set to revolutionize transportation and logistics, leading to more sustainable and accessible systems worldwide.