May 11 – 14, 2026 | Education May 12 – 14, 2026 | Exhibits Detroit, MI | Huntington Place
2026 Co-Located Events
Law-Tech Connect Workshop
Wednesday, May 13 | 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
Thursday, May 14 | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration:
- Early Bird: $249 | Standard: $299
- Registration includes XPO Hall Pass
Overview:
The Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop is an educational event that aims to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems (C-Suite, operators, engineers, attorneys, academics, students, etc.) in a dynamic one-day session of hyper-focused techno-legal content. Topics covered include global drone regulations, advanced air mobility regulations and policies for aircraft/airmen & airspace, artificial intelligence policies, airspace awareness considerations, the law of the air/land/sea, space tech, legal issues for autonomous systems practitioners and more.
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Forum
Droneresponders UAS Program Managers Course & Public Safety Forum (includes XPO Hall Pass)
Monday, May 11 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Tuesday, May 12 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Wednesday, May 13 | 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Thursday, May 14 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Registration:
- Standard: $498 | Onsite: $528
- Add-on UAS Program Managers Course to FC or VIP pass: $199
Droneresponders Public Safety Forum (includes XPO hall Pass)
Wednesday, May 13 | 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Thursday, May 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Registration:
- Standard: $299 | Onsite: $329
- Included with FC and VIP passes
Overview:
This immersive forum is purpose-built for professionals across the public safety spectrum—including law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency management, departments of transportation, search and rescue, critical infrastructure protection, security, and protective services—who are committed to advancing operational capabilities through UAS and emerging technologies, with focused discussions on evolving regulations and operational standards, proven Drone as a First Responder (DFR) models and real-world deployments, airspace awareness and counter-UAS strategies to protect sensitive operations, education on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and UTM to prepare agencies for the next era of airspace integration, and strengthened interagency collaboration through DRONERESPONDERS state collaboration groups designed to scale impact and improve outcomes.
Meeting the Homeland UAS Threat
Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
Registration:
- Early Bird: $214* | Standard: $264*
*Fees will be waived for public sector officials - Registration includes lunch/snacks and XPO Hall Pass
Overview:
During this table-top exercise a select group of senior leaders from across federal, state, and local government, key critical infrastructure operators and owners, and private industry will respond to a hypothetical attack on an international bridge, critical infrastructure, and large numbers of civilians.
Participants will be broken into teams and will engage in real-time decision-making in attempt to mitigate the threat.
Detroit Mayor Sheffield is expected to kick off the exercise with opening remarks. The exercise itself will unfold over two hours, followed by a panel discussion.
Expand Your Impact by Co-Locating at XPONENTIAL
XPONENTIAL brings together the full spectrum of uncrewed systems and autonomy stakeholders, from commercial innovators and government leaders to end users and critical infrastructure operators. By hosting a co-located event at XPONENTIAL, your organization can tap into this dynamic ecosystem to increase visibility and connect your audience directly with the technologies shaping their future.
We’re seeking mission-aligned partners to bring specialized meetings, workshops, and trainings to XPONENTIAL. Whether your focus is public safety, defense acquisition, energy, infrastructure, education, or another critical area, co-locating your event creates added value for your community, and ours.
Co-located content is not intended to compete or duplicate, but to complement XPONENTIAL by merging audiences and enriching the overall event experience.
Benefits of Co-Locating at XPONENTIAL:
- Shared event infrastructure and prime meeting space
- Access to thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and end users
- Marketing and operational support to boost attendance and experience
- Seamless integration into the XPONENTIAL experience (keynotes, exhibit hall, networking)
Example Partner Categories & Groups:
- Transportation & logistics: American Trucking Associations, Association of American Railroads
- Energy & utilities: Edison Electric Institute, American Gas Association, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- Agriculture: American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, PrecisionAg Alliance
- Construction & surveying: Associated General Contractors of America, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
- Environmental monitoring: The Nature Conservancy (regional chapters), National Association of Environmental Professionals
- Midwest: Michigan Manufacturers Association, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
- Southeast: Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace, North Carolina Aerospace Corridor
- Mountain West: Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association, Arizona Technology Council
- Industry-wide: National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Manufacturing USA Institutes (e.g., America Makes, CESMII for smart manufacturing)
- Aerospace: Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), Vertical Flight Society
- Automotive & mobility: SAE International, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Maritime & shipping: American Association of Port Authorities, International Association of Ports and Harbors
- Telecommunications & data: CTIA (The Wireless Association), IEEE Communications Society
- Data Science Association, INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)
- AI/ML-focused groups: Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), Machine Learning for Science & Industry forums
- Regional AI/data coalitions (e.g., Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub, AI in Government community)
- International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Sheriffs’ Association
- National Emergency Management Association, InfraGard (public/private infrastructure security)
Apply to host a co-located event and help drive meaningful progress in autonomy and robotics.
For more questions, please email education@auvsi.org
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors + Partners
