May 17 – 20, 2027 | Education May 18 – 20, 2027 | Exhibits Miami, FL | Miami Beach Convention Center

XPO Hall

See autonomy in action. The XPO Hall gave attendees the chance to explore the entire supply chain, from sensors and components to platforms, software, and services. They discovered new technologies, connected with partners, and tackled real-world challenges alongside global peers.

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Conference Program

This year's conference put resilience and real-world implementation at the center, bringing together industry, government, and academia to turn innovation into capability. Attendees heard from leaders shaping the future of autonomy and explored how it's being applied across every sector, from defense and infrastructure to AI integration and real-world deployment.

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Networking

At XPONENTIAL, each interaction held the potential to launch attendees' next major opportunity. Attendees closed deals and met partners to help them operationalize autonomous technology.

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Furthering the Uncrewed Arsenal for Democracy

XPONENTIAL 2026 united the defense community across 25,000+ square feet of programming and exhibits between MDEX and the Defense Technologies Zone. The program delivered an unparalleled view of how uncrewed systems are strengthening national security and advancing mission-ready technology.

More than 3,000 attendees advancing defense manufacturing and supply chain readiness, co-located at XPONENTIAL.

Leaders shaping mission-ready innovation through focused sessions and discussions in a designated theater.

Exhibits showcasing next-generation uncrewed and autonomous defense technologies in action on the show floor.

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Home

Built to Endure. Designed to Advance.

Autonomy is here, and it's moving fast. Attendees joined the industry's boldest thinkers and doers as we shape what comes next in strategy, technology, and policy.

Policy

Supply Chain

AI + Tech

Security

Operation

Workforce

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What People are Saying

“ I came to XPONENTIAL to see new equipment and robotics, and it is a really impressive show. This is a great place to see where technology and science is taking us next. ”

– Anfonso Cantu IV, Novo Communications –

“ It's exciting to meet the designers, the builders, and the doers in the aerial mobility space as we look forward to XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit. ”

– Kathryn Snorrason, State of Michigan –

“ XPONENTIAL gives startups like ours an opportunity to introduce what we do to a whole new group of professionals interested in innovative autonomous technology. ”

– Tyler MacLennan, SkyWatch –

“ XPONENTIAL is a really cool experience and I have learned so much about unmanned systems just by walking around the show floor. ”

– Mateo Ortiz, Subsea Technologies, Inc. –

“ XPONENTIAL is special. Having the entire industry in the same room helps educate me and informs my work for the year ahead. ”

– Andrew Weinert, MIT Lincoln Laboratory –

“ XPONENTIAL is an awesome show for vendors looking for an opportunity to network with other industry professionals. ”

– Joshua Ziering, Aloft.ai –

“ The opportunity that XPONENTIAL offers to showcase our technology and engage the broader ecosystem is invaluable. It's an energetic and educational event that enables us to meet with regulators, policymakers, partners, and other industry leaders who are all committed to building a safe, autonomous future for air travel. ”

– Dan Dalton, Wisk –