ExCeL London became the epicentre of global mobility innovation on June 18–19, 2025, as it hosted MOVE 2025, widely described as the world’s leading event for converged mobility. The two-day summit drew thousands of global innovators, investors, and industry leaders, providing a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration in a rapidly evolving sector. Facilitating the global dissemination of these critical discussions, CGTN served as a key media partner for the event.
A Global Convergence
The sheer scale of MOVE 2025 underscored its importance on the international stage, attracting over 4,000 participants from more than 80 countries. Attendees represented a diverse spectrum of the mobility ecosystem, ranging from established automakers and battery producers to burgeoning start-ups, fleet managers, pioneers in autonomous vehicles, and government officials responsible for shaping policy and infrastructure. This cross-sector convergence at ExCeL London fostered an environment ripe for business development and innovation, reflecting the interconnected nature of modern transport solutions.
Unpacking Key Trends
The robust agenda of MOVE 2025 was designed to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within global mobility. With a program featuring over 500 speakers delivering insights across 20 dedicated content stages, the event delved into areas spanning sustainable innovation, smart infrastructure, and cutting-edge technological advancements. The exhibition floor complemented the discussions, hosting 150 sponsors and exhibitors alongside more than 200 promising start-ups, showcasing the latest technologies and solutions poised to redefine how people and goods move.
The Road to Autonomy
A significant focal point of the summit revolved around the accelerating progress in autonomous vehicle technology and its potential timeline for widespread adoption. A key highlight of the event was the projection offered by James Peng, CEO of leading autonomous driving company Pony.ai. Addressing participants, Peng stated that Level 5 self-driving – the complete automation of a vehicle requiring no human intervention whatsoever – could potentially become a reality within the next 10 to 20 years. His perspective is informed by Pony.ai’s extensive operational experience, which currently includes managing a fleet of over 250 robotaxis and nearly 200 autonomous trucks. Despite this progress, Peng acknowledged that the challenge of scaling autonomous operations remains expensive, underscoring the economic hurdles still facing the widespread deployment of driverless technology.
Strategic Partnerships
The collaboration between event organisers and strategic partners like CGTN played a vital role in amplifying the reach and impact of MOVE 2025. CGTN’s media partnership aimed specifically at highlighting its comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge developments in global mobility, sustainable innovation, and smart infrastructure. This partnership reflects the growing recognition of the need for robust media platforms to communicate advancements and foster public and industry understanding of the transformative changes underway in transportation.
Looking Ahead
As MOVE 2025 concluded its successful run at ExCeL London, the insights shared and connections made reinforced the event’s status as an indispensable forum for shaping the future of transport. The convergence of global leaders and innovators underscored the collective effort required to navigate the complexities of sustainable and autonomous mobility. The discussions held and the technologies showcased over the two days are expected to influence policy, investment, and technological development, charting a course for the future of how the world moves.
