Trade show
XPONENTIAL USA
XPONENTIAL USA 2026 is a premier annual trade show and conference for the uncrewed systems and robotics industry, scheduled for May 11-14, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. The event brings together over 7,500 experts from 20+ industries and 60+ countries for networking, product launches, and educational programming across six strategic tracks. It is co-hosted by AUVSI and Messe Düsseldorf North America, features extensive sponsor and partner support, and includes dedicated defense programming with the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX).
XPONENTIAL USA 2026 is a premier annual trade show and conference for the uncrewed systems and robotics industry, scheduled for May 11-14, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. The event brings together over 7,500 experts from 20+ industries and 60+ countries for networking, product launches, and educational programming across six strategic tracks. It is co-hosted by AUVSI and Messe Düsseldorf North America, features extensive sponsor and partner support, and includes dedicated defense programming with the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX).
Event details
- Dates: 11–14 May 2026
- Location: Detroit, MI, USA
- Venue: Huntington Place
- Industry: Uncrewed Systems
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 550+
- Attendees: 8,500+
Industries
- Uncrewed Systems
- Robotics
- Autonomous Technology
- Defense
- Advanced Air Mobility
Organisers
- Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
- Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA)