Autonomous Vehicles, Reusable Rockets and Humanoid Robots with Franz von Holzhausen & Kiko Dontchev
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Chief Designer, and Kiko Dontchev, SpaceX’s Vice President of Launch, share insights on humanity’s future and the culture driving disruptive technology and large-scale hardware innovation. Franz highlights Tesla’s leadership in sustainable energy, autonomous vehicles and humanoid robotics, advancing a greener, smarter Earth. Kiko discusses SpaceX’s advancements in reusable rockets, global connectivity and the mission to make life multi-planetary. Together, they explore the connection between space exploration and terrestrial sustainability along with what makes the teams at SpaceX and Tesla capable of redefining what is possible.
This talk was recorded at Summit Detroit in June 2025.
About the Presenter
Franz von Holzhausen , CHIEF DESIGNER, TESLA
Since 2008, Franz von Holzhausen has shaped the design of iconic vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Cybertruck and Model Y—the world’s best-selling car—as well as Tesla Energy products.
Kiko Dontchev, VP of Launch, SpaceX
Leading SpaceX’s efforts to make space travel as accessible as air travel.
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