May 11 – 14, 2026 | Education May 12 – 14, 2026 | Exhibits Detroit, MI | Huntington Place
Pavilions
XPONENTIAL is the premier event for emerging innovators to make their mark and for established companies to demonstrate their excellence. The pavilions at XPONENTIAL offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with groundbreaking technology organized by market segment and region.
INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS
XPONENTIAL is the most important event for uncrewed systems professionals and is the most effective platform to highlight technological innovations and industry advancements in your country. If you're looking for an opportunity to drive more uncrewed systems business, participate in the XPONENTIAL International Pavilion and show off your region's newest companies, strategic partners, and network of resources.
Germany participates with a “German Pavilion” offering a professional brokerage service to help to establish contacts with German companies and comprehensive information on Germany as an important business location.
The Korea Pavilion, hosted by KOTRA (Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency), brings together leading innovators from Korea’s dynamic drone industry at XPONENTIAL. The Pavilion offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a comprehensive and rapidly evolving ecosystem of unmanned systems technologies.
The showcase features an impressive lineup of Korean drone manufacturers, from precision engineering firms to innovators in swarm technology and drone light shows, as well as leading suppliers of batteries, motors, and other key unmanned aerial systems components. Together, these companies represent Korea’s advanced manufacturing strength and technological excellence.
In addition to private sector innovation, the Pavilion highlights Korea’s broader industry capabilities and commitment to global collaboration, providing insight into the country’s strategic vision for research, infrastructure development, and international partnerships in the unmanned systems sector.
Visitors will gain firsthand insight into Korea’s end to end drone capabilities, from cutting edge technologies and manufacturing excellence to forward looking global cooperation, making the Korea Pavilion a must visit destination for investors, buyers, and industry leaders.
To explore partnership opportunities or learn more about Korea’s drone industry, please contact Stephanie Jeon at stephanie@kotradallas.com.
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is your one-stop government agency, supporting international businesses and partners by:
- Delivering comprehensive information on Latvia’s economic environment, market trends, trade opportunities, and investment incentives
- Facilitating connections with Latvian companies, local municipalities, and relevant government institutions
- Arranging tailored visits and business meetings both in Latvia and with potential partners in the United States
The Sunshine Solutions Center, organized by Sunshine Int'l Trade Show Promotion Co., showcases solution providers, including system solutions, accessories, peripheral equipment, and other subdivided industries. The manufacturers represent well-known Chinese and Asia Pacific UAV enterprises that serve a multitude of markets including industrial applications, air mobility, precision agriculture, geographical mapping, and photography, just to name a few. Sunshine Solutions Center represents the highest technical level and manufacturing capacity of the unmanned systems industry in Asia Pacific. We invite global buyers, industry professionals, experts, and scholars to visit the center. Please contact Sheila Chu at info@exhibitionservice.com to learn more about the Sunshine Solutions Center.
The Taiwanese UAV industry focuses on technological capabilities and international cooperation within the global supply chain. The Taiwan Pavilion at XPONENTIAL is organized by TEEMA (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association), a prominent association in Taiwan's electrical and electronic industry. With 3,036 members spanning 16 product categories, TEEMA serves as a vital platform for industry collaboration and government liaison. It operates through 23 committees, each chaired by industry leaders, to address specific areas of focus and foster dialogue on industrial development.
Taiwanese drone manufacturers demonstrate significant international competitiveness in the application and development of emerging technologies within the global supply chain. However, the predominance of SMEs within the sector means that resource constraints, coupled with substantial initial capital expenditures and localized demand, often hinder economies of scale. Consequently, the formation of strategic industrial alliances serves as a pivotal mechanism to bridge international business prospects, facilitate resource synergy, and demonstrate the integrated capabilities of Taiwanese firms in precision manufacturing and flexible innovation.
Empowered by proactive government initiatives, Taiwan’s drone industry is accelerating its integration into the global value chain. This strategic push aims to capture broader non-red market opportunities, thereby enhancing Taiwan’s sovereign brand presence and consolidating its competitive positioning in the global marketplace.
STATE PAVILIONS
XPONENTIAL hosts specialized regional pavilions to help attendees connect with the progress and advancements being made in every corner of the country.
Come learn why Indiana is quickly becoming a premier destination for building and testing drones. As the newest FAA UAS Test Site designee, Indiana is investing boldly to build one of the nation’s most dynamic ecosystems for uncrewed and autonomous systems across the entire design-build-test production cycle.
Backed by strong state leadership and strategic public-private partnerships, Indiana’s UAS Test Site is bringing together research institutions, industry, defense stakeholders, and capital providers to accelerate innovation across air, land, and maritime domains. From autonomous platforms to components like microelectronics and batteries, Indiana’s strength in advanced manufacturing provides an integrated environment to develop, test, scale, and deploy next-generation capabilities. The state’s innovation infrastructure includes mission-driven programs, solutions marketplaces, critical technology hubs, and capital initiatives designed to connect companies with real-world validation environments and defense customers.
The Indiana Pavilion features representation from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the Applied Research Institute (ARI), Purdue University, and leading industry partners headquartered in Indiana, reflecting a coordinated statewide approach that aligns economic development, research excellence, and advanced industry.
Indiana’s strength is reinforced by proximity to critical defense and testing assets, including Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and Camp Atterbury, alongside world-class research universities and advanced manufacturing capacity. Together, these assets position Indiana as a national proving ground for autonomous and uncrewed technologies.
The Indiana Pavilion at AUVSI connects attendees with the companies, institutions, and partners shaping the future of uncrewed systems. Whether you are seeking research collaboration, testing environments, manufacturing partnerships, or pathways into defense markets, Indiana offers a coordinated and competitive platform for growth.
Visit the Indiana Pavilion to explore how Indiana is advancing autonomy from innovation to operational impact.
You can learn more about the IEDC by visiting https://iedc.in.gov/, and learn more about ARI by visiting https://www.theari.us/en/.
Maryland is home to a burgeoning ecosystem of research, prototype development, testing, and manufacturing of automated vehicles and their underlying systems. With the highest concentration of aerospace engineers in the country, neighbor to the nation’s capital and several decades of experience in the development of automated systems, Maryland is at the forefront of automated vehicle policy, commercialization, and integration. Maryland provides an environment for automated vehicles operating in any domain to thrive, with an industry leading site for UAS R&D, close coordination with DOD and Federal partners, more than 3,000 miles of coastline, and elected leaders leaning forward in their efforts to safely and effectively integrate autonomous vehicles into Maryland roadways, airways and sea lanes. Contact Colter Menke in the Maryland Pavilion for more information about the exciting work taking place on autonomous systems in the state.
For generations, Michigan has been the engine driving advancements that reach every corner of the globe. From manufacturing to talent, Michigan offers everything you need to make your business soar. Michigan is home to the Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC), which supports the development of Unmanned Aerial Systems through coordinated services, access to unique airspace, and diverse geography. Experience the same prioritized FAA approval processes as the seven FAA UAS Test Sites when flying in Michigan. Furthermore, Michigan is home to commercial automotive and DoD Army land systems, including the US Army Ground Vehicles Systems Center, where the Army conducts R&D, testing, and evaluation for autonomous land systems. With exceptional land, air, and maritime assets, Michigan is uniquely positioned to support your business in developing, testing, and manufacturing uncrewed systems.
Michigan’s business climate is also among the most favorable in the Midwest. We eliminated personal property tax, which significantly reduces costs for companies that have expensive capital investments in equipment. And we’re consistently ranked among the top 10 states for major new and expanding facilities. In fact, about two-thirds of all Michigan businesses recommend our state as a place to start a business. See why the state that revolutionized the automotive industry has taken to the skies to become one of the top places in the country for aerospace business.
New York State is a global leader in UAS and drone technology, proudly hosting GENIUS NY—the world’s largest accelerator for uncrewed aerial systems. Since 2017, GENIUS NY, funded by Empire State Development, has invested over $24 million in 42 groundbreaking startups, driving innovation and growth in the UAS ecosystem. Applications are now open for its tenth cohort in Syracuse, NY.
New York is also home to NUAIR (Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc.), an organization at the forefront of integrating uncrewed systems into the national airspace. NUAIR’s mission is to enable scalable, economically viable drone operations while positioning New York as a leader in the next wave of aviation innovation.
Join us at the New York Pavilion to connect with the visionary companies and organizations shaping the future of UAS and Advanced Air Mobility. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the innovation driving this dynamic industry forward!
Home to the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence and a growing network of UAS and eVTOL test environments, companies like Joby Aviation and Anduril Industries are choosing Ohio. Backed by JobsOhio’s collaborative, business-first approach to economic development, companies gain access to tailored support, site selection expertise, and strategic investment that help accelerate growth. With world-class research, defense partnerships, advanced manufacturing, and the workforce to support it all, Ohio provides the ecosystem and the partnership to test, integrate, and commercialize Advanced Air Mobility faster.
The Great State of Oklahoma, located at the geographical center of the contiguous 48 states, enjoys an impressive 353 optimal flying days annually, making it an ideal hub for aerospace activities. Its geographically diverse regions and ecosystems—from arid plains to subtropical forests and mountains—make the state ideal for UAS/UAV research, development, and manufacturing. Oklahoma is home to the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and three major Air Force bases, serving as a nucleus for both commercial and military aviation, with an annual economic impact of $44 billion. The state ranks #1 in preparedness for the drone industry, according to the Mercatus Center.
Oklahoma’s premier university system, world-class testing sites, and innovative companies have established it as a center for environmental sensing, defense and weather prediction, fire and rescue, precision agriculture, safety and security, and transmission monitoring. Coupled with a low cost of doing business, a skilled workforce, and exceptional incentive programs—including the Aerospace Industry Engineer Tax Credit—Oklahoma provides the perfect environment to grow your business and develop your supply chain resources.
Oregon has logged more FAA-sanctioned drone operations than any other state in the nation, hosts a growing cluster of UAS companies & suppliers, and is developing a talented workforce pool to support what the state recognizes as a key emerging industry. Visit the Oregon booth to talk with representatives from two of our FAA-designated UAS test ranges, learn about our state-funded UAS Center of Innovation Excellence, meet some of the companies that call Oregon home, or connect with staff from the state’s economic development and aviation agencies.
The Unmanned Systems (UxS) Center at the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) is the nexus for Virginia’s UxS activities, including land, air, sea, space, and advanced air mobility (AAM). VIPC is the key source for UxS information, grants, partnerships, and seed funding, helping establish Virginia as a national leader in unmanned aircraft systems business since 2019. In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Aviation, VIPC has established the Virginia AAM Alliance (VAMMA), bringing together stakeholders to develop, grow, and promote the AAM industry in Virginia and beyond. For more details, visit www.VIPC.org.
INDUSTRY PAVILIONS & DEMOS
XPONENTIAL is where new entrants come to play in the big leagues and where established companies prove their greatness. Industry pavilions and demos got attendees face-to-face and hands-on with groundbreaking innovations from all domains and sectors.
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Where Advanced Materials Meet Next-Gen Mobility.
XPONENTIAL is where composite material manufacturers connect with a global audience of uncrewed systems innovators. As the leading event for the autonomy ecosystem, XPONENTIAL attracts vehicle manufacturers from across civilian, commercial, and government sectors—each looking for high-performance materials to drive lighter, faster, and more efficient platforms.
Whether it’s engineered plastics, carbon fiber components, or cutting-edge manufacturing processes, the Materials and Manufacturing Pavilion puts your solutions in front of the decision-makers building the future of uncrewed mobility.
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XPONENTIAL is where defense leaders connect with uncrewed innovation across sectors.
At XPONENTIAL 2026, we’re taking our defense focus to the next level. This year, we’re proud to announce a powerful new partnership with the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), hosted by NDIA’s Michigan Chapter. Together, we are bringing 25,000+ square feet of defense technology solutions directly to the warfighter—expanding opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and procurement.
Our core spotlight remains on uncrewed systems and mobile robotics across all three domains—air, land, and maritime—but with MDEX alongside, you’ll also see the latest in manned technologies and integrated capabilities. This unique convergence will draw DoD buyers, prime contractors, small businesses, and academic partners, offering unmatched pathways to showcase technologies and build critical connections.
Located adjacent to MDEX and co-hosted with NDIA Michigan, this expanded defense presence at XPONENTIAL 2026 provides unparalleled exposure to key defense stakeholders and procurement decision-makers. Whether you’re advancing next-generation robotics or delivering enabling technologies for mission success, this is the place to be for defense innovation in uncrewed and manned systems alike.
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XPONENTIAL is where public safety organizations turn to discover the latest uncrewed solutions that support their operations.
As the leading event for uncrewed systems professionals, it draws law enforcement, fire services, emergency response teams, and government agencies from across the country and around the world. These professionals are actively seeking technologies that enhance situational awareness, improve efficiency, and save lives. By exhibiting in the Public Safety Pavilion, your solutions will be front and center for a highly focused audience—ready to explore tools that help them serve and protect more effectively.
In 2026, XPONENTIAL is co-located with DRONERESPONDERS. As an exhibitor in the Public Safety Pavilion, take advantage of this opportunity to engage with public safety leaders looking for deployable UAS technology.
XPO+ Launcher is a global platform for scouting and screening early-stage startups working on autonomy, paving the way for innovators to become members of the XPONENTIAL ecosystem.
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