May 11 – 14, 2026   |   Education May 12 – 14, 2026   |   Exhibits Detroit, MI   |   Huntington Place

Become A Co-Located Partner

Expand Your Impact by Co-Locating at XPONENTIAL

XPONENTIAL brings together the full spectrum of uncrewed systems and autonomy stakeholders, from commercial innovators and government leaders to end users and critical infrastructure operators. By hosting a co-located event at XPONENTIAL, your organization can tap into this dynamic ecosystem to increase visibility and connect your audience directly with the technologies shaping their future. 

We’re seeking mission-aligned partners to bring specialized meetings, workshops, and trainings to XPONENTIAL. Whether your focus is public safety, defense acquisition, energy, infrastructure, education, or another critical area, co-locating your event creates added value for your community, and ours.  

Co-located content is not intended to compete or duplicate, but to complement XPONENTIAL by merging audiences and enriching the overall event experience. 

Benefits of Co-Locating at XPONENTIAL: 

  • Shared event infrastructure and prime meeting space 
  • Access to thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and end users 
  • Marketing and operational support to boost attendance and experience 
  • Seamless integration into the XPONENTIAL experience (keynotes, exhibit hall, networking) 


Example Partner Categories & Groups: 

  • Transportation & logistics: American Trucking Associations, Association of American Railroads
  • Energy & utilities: Edison Electric Institute, American Gas Association, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
  • Agriculture: American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, PrecisionAg Alliance
  • Construction & surveying: Associated General Contractors of America, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
  • Environmental monitoring: The Nature Conservancy (regional chapters), National Association of Environmental Professionals
  • Midwest: Michigan Manufacturers Association, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
  • Southeast: Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace, North Carolina Aerospace Corridor
  • Mountain West: Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Association, Arizona Technology Council
  • Industry-wide: National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Manufacturing USA Institutes (e.g., America Makes, CESMII for smart manufacturing)
  • Aerospace: Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), Vertical Flight Society
  • Automotive & mobility: SAE International, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
  • Maritime & shipping: American Association of Port Authorities, International Association of Ports and Harbors
  • Telecommunications & data: CTIA (The Wireless Association), IEEE Communications Society
  • Data Science Association, INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences)
  • AI/ML-focused groups: Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), Machine Learning for Science & Industry forums
  • Regional AI/data coalitions (e.g., Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub, AI in Government community)
  • International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Sheriffs’ Association
  • National Emergency Management Association, InfraGard (public/private infrastructure security)

Apply to host a co-located event and help drive meaningful progress in autonomy and robotics.

For more questions, please email education@auvsi.org


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