99TAA Speaker Series

As part of our efforts to bring together thought-leaders that are shaping technology across industries, we have committed to hosting a series of virtual and in-person fireside chats. All fireside chats are open to 99 Tartans members, CMU students, CMU faculty, and staff. For more information on past and future events, please view the list below.

Fireside Chat featuring Aurora Innovation

January 29, 2026

Join 99 Tartans Alumni Angels for a virtual fireside chat with Chris Urmson, co-founder and CEO of Aurora. Aurora is at the cutting edge of self-driving technology, building systems that are transforming how goods move across our roads. Their flagship product, the Aurora Driver, is a comprehensive autonomous driving system that combines advanced hardware, software, and AI to power self-driving vehicles, particularly heavy-duty freight trucks. Their objective is to make transportation safer, more efficient, and more reliable. We look forward to welcoming Chris and hope you will join us for our first fireside chat in this new speaker series.