Xponential Europe is organized by AUVSI in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf. The event takes place between 24–26 March at Messe Düsseldorf and serves as Europe’s central meeting point for autonomous and uncrewed systems.

The exhibition and conference cover technologies across air, land, sea, and space domains, including UAVs, UGVs, USVs, advanced sensors, AI-driven software, command-and-control systems, and robotics. Alongside the exhibition floor, the event features expert-led conference sessions, technology demonstrations, and high-level networking opportunities. Xponential Europe also acts as a bridge between civilian and defense applications of autonomous systems, highlighting dual-use technologies and cross-sector innovation.

Industries of Participating Companies

• Autonomous systems and robotics
• Uncrewed aerial, land, and maritime vehicles
• Defense and security technologies
• Artificial intelligence and data analytics
• Radar, sensors, and electro-optical systems
• Aerospace, mobility, and smart infrastructure
• Public safety and critical infrastructure solutions

Importance for the Defense Industry

Xponential Europe is strategically important for the defense sector because it:

• Showcases next-generation autonomous and uncrewed systems applicable to military operations.
• Enables direct interaction between defense contractors, armed forces, and security institutions.
• Supports the development of AI-enabled ISR, surveillance, and situational awareness capabilities.
• Strengthens international cooperation and dual-use technology transfer between civil and military domains.

Previous Edition Information

Number of Participating Companies (Previous Edition):

Approximately 200 companies from more than 30 countries participated in the previous edition.

Most Important Highlights of the Previous Edition:

• Strong focus on multi-domain autonomous operations (air, land, sea).
• Live demonstrations of uncrewed systems and AI-based control solutions.
• Increased participation from defense and security stakeholders across Europe.