Welcome to your XPONENTIAL Exhibitor Console!
The Exhibitor Console is your XPONENTIAL hub for all the information you need to know – from deadlines to promotional items - in one convenient location.
Important Dates and Information |
Virtual Platform Launch
Note: only registered attendees can access the virtual platform and virtual booth.
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September 28, 2020
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Virtual Platform Coffee Talk
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Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 865 9877 2303
- Passcode: 447699
- Phone: +1 301 715 8592
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October 1, 2020
1:00pm EST
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XPONENTIAL 2021 Rebook
Rebook will take place during XPONENTIAL 2020. You will receive an email by Thursday, October 5 with your rebook time. This will be the time that you can log into the system and select your physical booth location for XPONENTIAL 2021 scheduled for Atlanta May 3-6.
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October 7-8, 2020 |
Use our Promotional Toolkit to share your participation at XPONENTIAL and give your customers a discounted registration with code EXHOFFXPO20!
Startup Showdown Panel

General Information:
Thursday, October 8 | 12:05 PM – 1:00 PM
Complimentary for All Registered XPONENTIAL Attendees
Event Information:
The AUVSI Startup Showdown is a competition for early-stage, disruptive companies who are creating, innovating or enhancing unmanned systems technologies and applications.
The finalists have each created a video presentation to pitch their business, which will be available for On-Demand viewing throughout XPONENTIAL. We invite you to attend the Startup Showdown Panel, which will feature the finalists and judges speaking about their experiences in the Startup world. At the end of the panel, the 2020 Startup Showdown winner will be announced. Please join us to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the final contestants!
STARTUP SHOWDOWN FINALISTS:
Civ Robotics
Civ Robotics (Israel) develops fast, reliable and autonomous marking solutions on UAVs and UGVs for the construction industry.
By digitalizing and automating construction layout, Civ Robotics reduces the risk of project delays while reducing project costs. Civ Robotics is already working with landmark general contractors in Israel, Europe, Asia and USA.
Mesodyne
Mesodyne builds generators that fit in the palm of your hand. They are completely silent, have no moving parts, operate on any fuel, and have 10X the energy density of lithium ion batteries. Developed at MIT, incubated at ANL, and accelerated by the Air Force Techstars, Mesodyne’s patented technology enables small electric UAVs to fly 10X longer.
Pierce Aerospace
Pierce Aerospace focuses on the practical and robust integration of Remote ID services into the UAS ecosystem. As an industry leader, Pierce Aerospace serves on the Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team, ASTM F38 UAS Remote ID Committee, and the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Task Groups for Remote ID and Waivers. Funds from the US Air Force and the State of Indiana support the development of Pierce Aerospace’s Flight Portal ID suite of Remote ID technologies. Flight Portal ID was nominated as Indiana’s Innovation of the Year by Techpoint and was awarded first place in Remote ID technology by AUVSI’s Xcellence’s Awards. Pierce Aerospace is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Racing Capital of the World.
Sentient Blue
Sentient Blue develops hybrid microturbine power systems for UAVs as a direct replacement for lithium polymer batteries.
They are capable of increasing flight times by a factor of 5. Sentient Blue won the GENIUS NY 2019 and $1 million investment in 2019. Their first product, the Mãui 8500 hybrid unit, is on display at this year’s AUVSI Xponential.
Tomahawk Robotics (not participating in the panel)
Tomahawk Robotics is a market leader and innovator of robotic control solutions serving industrial, security and defense markets. Tomahawk Robotics is committed to driving enterprise adoption of robotics by reducing cost and making robotic systems easier to use through intuitive, user-centric design.
MEET THE JUDGES
A special thank you to the distinguished team of investment and unmanned systems professionals who volunteered to support this program with their expertise and dedication. The time they invest helps ensure we’re bringing you top startups and a great pitch session!
First Round Judges:
- Jack Henry de Frahan, GNC Engineer, Aurora Flight Sciences
- Michelle Duquette, Portfolio Manager: Unmanned Aircrafy Systems, MITRE
- Jonathan Hartman, Disruptive Technologies Lead, Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company
- Patrick Sherman, Founder, Roswell Flight Test Crew
- Wenjiang Yu, Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer, Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
Startup Showdown Judging Panel:
- Orin Hoffman, Venture Partner, The Engine, built by MIT
- Francesca Scire-Scappuzzo, Senior Director, Advanced Technology and Innovations, BAE Systems
- Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, Center for Innovative Technology
- Fady Saad, co-founder & VP of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics
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