Event guide
Why this event is on the calendar
XPONENTIAL 2026 was AUVSI's autonomy and uncrewed-systems event. The organizer's 2026 materials describe a program spanning air, ground, and maritime systems, with technology, policy, security, operations, workforce, and supply-chain questions in view. It is retained as historical context for drone and autonomy teams, not as an active listing.
The completed edition combined education, exhibits, focused programming around defense technology, and networking. The organizer's own 2026 recap emphasizes the mix of manufacturers, operators, policymakers, suppliers, and partners rather than a single technical discipline. The archive does not treat any past agenda or attendee count as a promise for a future XPONENTIAL edition; current dates and location must come from the organizer's current site.
Who gets value from it
Uncrewed-aircraft, ground-robotics, maritime-autonomy, defense, infrastructure, policy, operations, and component teams.
How the day tends to work
The 2026 format mixed education and exhibits with a broad autonomy marketplace. It was particularly useful for people who need to connect technical choices with regulation, procurement, manufacturing, and operations.
Prior-edition evidence
What past editions show
Plan with primary sources
Official links and follow-up
Organizer sources
Researched from organizer-owned sources. Programs and logistics can change, so confirm registration and venue details before booking travel.
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