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Attend Installment Two of AUVSI Defense, where military leaders and industry executives set the course for innovation to support critical missions. All in the XPONENTIAL Defense Zone.
Outdoor demonstrations of multi-domain warfighting capabilities for defense military and civilian representatives
This is where the rubber hits the road — and the sky and sea. The XPO Hall features innovators from every link in the autonomy supply chain. See new technology in action, build relationships with partners, and problem-solve with global peers.
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Discover new strategies for research, design, and use. Get inspired at daily keynotes, share your perspective during workshops, and talk with experts in breakout sessions.
Key themes in 2024 include:
Infrastructure and Operations
Technical Research and Development
Data and Analytics
Cybersecurity
Policy and Regulations
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The Defense Zone features more than 10,000 square feet of exhibit space, including demos of the latest military technologies in the air, on the land, and at sea.
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AUVSI Defense is where military leaders and industry executives set the course for innovation to support critical missions. This specialized program equips the armed services and their partners with the information and relationships they need to meet constantly shifting threats around the globe.
The 2024 event series will feature high-ranking officials, industry thought leaders, and program managers from all branches of the military and public security agencies, exploring the most critical issues surrounding the incorporation of uncrewed/unmanned technologies, including:
Visit the Defense Technologies Zone to participate in the second AUVSI Defense event of the year. The event is open to XPONENTIAL full conference pass holders, as well as uniformed personnel with a complimentary XPO Hall Pass. Restrictions may apply.
Mature, proven commercial technologies stand ready to provide critical warfighting capabilities.
New and only at XPONENTIAL 2024, AUVSI Defense will host outdoor demonstrations of multi-domain warfighting capabilities for defense military and civilian representatives. Our goal is for attendees' first-hand observations to serve as a pathfinder for defense agencies' production and R&D investment decision-making. Demonstrations of platforms and technologies in the air, maritime surface, and maritime subsurface domains will be conducted from Pepper Park to Point Loma and around San Clemente Island.
Topics of demonstration include:
Members of the military and first responders who register in person while wearing their uniforms will be granted a free XPO Hall pass. The registration personnel at the onsite desk will issue this pass. Those in uniform from the military and first responder community will also be able to attend the AUVSI Defense Theatre on the exhibition floor. Please note that this complimentary pass cannot be obtained online.
Government and Military rates are available to U.S. Federal, state, local, and tribal government employees, to include active-duty members of the military. To register under this category, you must have a valid .gov, .mil, or .org email address. Non-U.S. or Allied Governments may attend under this category as well. Registrants may be required to show their credentials, government employee ID, or military ID.
Please note, contractors do not qualify for government registration and must register under the standard VIP, Full Conference, or XPO Hall Pass.