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Transport & Logistics
560
Exhibitors
7,500
Attendees
The leading global trade show and exposition dedicated to uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomous technology across commercial, defense, and public safety sectors.
Attendees: Engineers, executives, researchers, program managers, policymakers, and procurement leaders across defense, public safety, energy, aerospace, logistics, and maritime sectors.
Exhibitor mix: Organized into specialized technology hubs and regional pavilions including Defense Zone, AAM/UAM, Composites, Maritime, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, and multiple international country pavilions.
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Venue
Huntington PlaceConvention centre · 67,169 m² · 5 halls
A major convention center in downtown Detroit located on the international riverfront. It is the 16th largest in the US, offering 723,000 sq ft of exhibition space, including 623,000 sq ft of contiguous space, and over 100 meeting rooms.
📍 1 Washington Blvd, 48226 Detroit, US
Operated by ASM Global
Organizer
Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems InternationalNonprofit · Arlington, United States · Founded 1972
Trade association advancing uncrewed systems and robotics across defense, civil, and commercial sectors.
Why people attend
To evaluate next-generation autonomous tech, discover global supply chain components, build strategic cross-domain partnerships, and stay updated on evolving uncrewed vehicle policy and regulations.
Exhibitor categories
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Speakers
49 speakers at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence of the United States of America
"The Future of National Security"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and Director of the China Strategy Initiative · Council on Foreign Relations
"The Future of National Security"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Co-Founder and Managing Partner · DCVC
"Unfiltered: What Tech Investors Really Think About UxS & Robotics"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Managing Partner · One Defense
"Unfiltered: What Tech Investors Really Think About UxS & Robotics"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Future of Defense Reporter · Axios
"Unfiltered: What Tech Investors Really Think About UxS & Robotics"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Administrator (Acting) · Federal Aviation Administration
"Federal Aviation Administration Brief"
Also speaking at 2026 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Co-Founder and CEO of Axios, Co-Founder and Former CEO of POLITICO · Axios
"Up to the Minute Politics"
Also speaking at National Travel and Tourism Week, AUVSI XPONENTIAL, Destination Capitol Hill
Commanding General · 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command
"Dynamic Innovation: Resilience in Defense Tech to Counter Modern Threats"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Director, Autonomy Portfolio · Defense Innovation Unit
"Dynamic Innovation: Resilience in Defense Tech to Counter Modern Threats"
Also speaking at ITS Canada Halifax Technology Innovation Forum 2026, AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Co-Founder & CEO · Shield AI
"Dynamic Innovation: Resilience in Defense Tech to Counter Modern Threats"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026
Co-Founder and CEO · Archytas
"Dynamic Innovation: Resilience in Defense Tech to Counter Modern Threats"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
New York Times Bestselling Author & Historian
"Forged in Detroit: Industry, Innovations, and Resilience Fireside Chat"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
The Honorable Michael Cadenazzi
Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy · Office of the Secretary of War
"Forged in Detroit: Industry, Innovations, and Resilience Fireside Chat"
Director of Global Regulatory, Strategy, and Infrastructure · Amazon Prime Air
"A Pathway to Scale"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan
Vice Commander · U.S. Special Operations Command
"Countering the Next Threat: SOCOM’s Strategy for Unmanned Systems and Operational Readiness"
Also speaking at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
President & CEO · AUVSI
"Community Address"
Also speaking at AUVSI Defense, AUVSI XPONENTIAL, Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
+ 33 more speakers at this event.
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