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AUVSI Defense 2027

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📅 1 October 2027 📍 Washington Marriott at Metro Center, Washington D.C., US ↗ 🏢 Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) 🔁 biennial

AUVSI Defense aligns U.S. military priorities with trusted technologies, acquisition pathways, and industrial base capacity to deliver robotics and autonomous systems at scale, connecting industry innovators with DoD officials.

Security DefenceAutomation RoboticsDrones UavGovernment Public Sector roboticsautonomous systemsdefensemilitaryuncrewed vehiclesdronesnational security

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Venue

Washington Marriott at Metro Center

Hotel venue · 1,251 m² · 14 halls · ~650 people

A 459-room hotel located in downtown Washington, D.C., near the Metro Center subway station. It features over 13,000 square feet of meeting space, including a Grand Ballroom and multiple breakout rooms suitable for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events.

📍 775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Operated by Marriott International

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Organizer

Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International

Nonprofit · Arlington, United States · Founded 1972

Trade association advancing uncrewed systems and robotics across defense, civil, and commercial sectors.

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Why people attend

Acquisition leaders, program executives, and military officials attend to identify, validate, and procure mission-ready uncrewed technologies for defense applications.

Who attends

Defenseroboticsand unmanned systems professionals; government and military officials.

Exhibitor categories

Uncrewed SystemsRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceAutonomyDefense ContractingSupply Chain Resilience

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Speakers

56 speakers at AUVSI Defense

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Dr. Paul Root Wolpe

Director · Emory University's Center for Ethics

"Ethicist sketches 4 models of ‘ethics by design’ for AI decision-making, calling for education and collaboration before programming"

Bio

Pioneering AI ethicist, former NASA senior bioethicist.

AI ethicsethics by designautonomous systems
C

Charlie Vogelheim

Official CAR Emcee

event hosting

Also speaking at Fleet Forward Conference, AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo, Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

D

Dr. Mark Rosekind

Chief Safety Innovation Officer · Zoox

"Fireside chat"

autonomous safetyinnovation
J

James Owens

Head of Regulatory · Nuro

"Address"

autonomous regulationautonomous solutions

Also speaking at International Sports Convention, Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

E

Earl Lawrence

executive director, Aircraft Certification Service · FAA

"Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition"

UAS Integration Pilot Programaircraft certificationdrone operations

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

J

Jay Merkle

UAS Integration Office Executive Director · FAA

"Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition"

BVLOS operationsdrone regulationUAS integration

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

S

Shawn Kerrigan

co-founder and chief operating officer · Plus.ai

autonomous truckingAV legislationautonomous technology

Also speaking at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

R

Rick Domingo

executive director, Flight Standards Service · FAA

"Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition"

performance-based rulemakingUAS policydrone innovation

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

C

Chuck Price

chief product officer · TuSimple

"Automated truck fleets and their potential to lead the way for AV deployment"

automated truck fleetsAV regulationworkforce impact

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

R

Rich Gatanis

public safety training director · FlyMotion

"Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition"

public safetydrone trainingUAS technology

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

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Peter Kurdock

general counsel · Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety

AV safetyroad safetyvehicle standards

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

B

Benjamin Lewis

Alliance Director · Liberty Mutual Insurance

UL 4600safety standardsinsurance

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

D

DJ Smith

surveillance agent · Virginia State Police

"Episode II of the 5th annual FAA UAS Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition"

law enforcementdrone surveillancecommunity transparency

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

C

Chris Mullen

director, Safety Standards · Uber ATG

safety standardssafety cultureautonomous systems

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

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Philip Koopman

faculty emeritus · Carnegie Mellon University

autonomous vehicle safetyembedded systems

Also speaking at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo California, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo, Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

C

Cetin Mericli

co-founder and CEO · Locomation

"Automated truck fleets and their potential to lead the way for AV deployment"

trucking technologyautonomous convoyingdriver shortage

Also speaking at Drone and AAM Policy Symposium

+ 40 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is AUVSI Defense?+
AUVSI Defense takes place on 1 October 2027.
Where is AUVSI Defense held?+
AUVSI Defense is held at Washington Marriott at Metro Center, Washington D.C., US.
Who organises AUVSI Defense?+
AUVSI Defense is organised by Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
How often is AUVSI Defense held?+
AUVSI Defense is held biennial.

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