Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor an educational track at XPONENTIAL to boost brand visibility, showcase your expertise, and connect with a stream of prequalified leads.

 

Educational Topics for XPONENTIAL 2026

• Autonomy in Action
• Building the Workforce of Autonomy
• Enterprise Operations & Ecosystem Integration
• Policy, Governance & Global Strategy
• Strategis Resilience
• Technology in Motion

Sponsorship Benefits:

• A list of opt-in attendees who scan into sponsored educational track’s sessions; includes contact information
  • Three Sessions within a track
• Brand recognition:
  • Educational Track signage
  • Educational Program page(s) of the XPO Guide and event website
  • All "General Sponsorhip" benefits
• 5 Sponsors per Track

Sponsor an educational track at XPONENTIAL to boost brand visibility, showcase your expertise, and connect with a stream of prequalified leads.

 

Educational Topics for XPONENTIAL 2026

• Autonomy in Action
• Building the Workforce of Autonomy
• Enterprise Operations & Ecosystem Integration
• Policy, Governance & Global Strategy
• Strategis Resilience
• Technology in Motion

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Conference Track Chair – Take a prominent leadership role at the XPONENTIAL conference by serving as a Track Chair, where you’ll help guide sessions within your sponsored track. As a Track Chair, you’ll play a key role in facilitating a smooth and engaging experience, setting the stage for each discussion by introducing speakers and framing the topics.

  In addition, you'll have a dedicated 10-minute slot to introduce the afternoon’s breakout sessions, priming the audience with thought-provoking questions and creating a cohesive narrative for the track. This role offers a unique platform for thought leadership, positioning you as a central voice in shaping the attendee experience and fostering meaningful dialogue within the industry.

• A list of opt-in attendees who scan into sponsored educational track’s sessions; includes contact information
  • All Sessions within a track
• 3 Full Conference Pass Registrations
• Brand recognition:
  • Educational Track signage
  • Educational Program page(s) of the XPO Guide and event website
  • All "General Sponsorhip" benefits
• 3 Sponsors per Track

Keep the conversations (and the caffeine) flowing by sponsoring a Coffee Break at XPONENTIAL. You will reach both VIPs and Full Conference attendees- from technical R&D pros to end users - as they recharge with an afternoon pick-me-up on Tuesday or Wednesday from 1:00–5:00 pm.

Benefits Include:

• One (1) Full Conference Registration
• Branded Napkins
• Sponsor recognition via signage at the coffee stations for the day sponsored
• Logo Recognition as an Official XPONENTIAL Sponsor
  • Onsite
  • Related email blasts, promotions, and preshow attendee materials
  • Sponsors section of www.xponential.org
  • XPO Guide

Keep the conversations (and the caffeine) flowing by sponsoring a Coffee Break at XPONENTIAL. You will reach both VIPs and Full Conference attendees- from technical R&D pros to end users - as they recharge with an afternoon pick-me-up on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00–5:00 pm.

Benefits Include:

• Two (2) Full Conference Registrations
• Branded Napkins
• Sponsor recognition via signage at the coffee stations for the days sponsored
• Logo Recognition as an Official XPONENTIAL Sponsor
  • Onsite
  • Related email blasts, promotions, and preshow attendee materials
  • Sponsors section of www.xponential.org
  • XPO Guide

The XPONENTIAL Keynotes offer a big-picture look at the trends shaping the future of the uncrewed systems industry. Showcase your brand alongside an inspiring roster of keynote speakers and thought leaders.

Benefits Include:

• One (1) company-branded video (up to 60 seconds) played prior to the start of each day’s Keynote
• Literature distribution at the entrance of the Keynotes (via company representative or tabletop)
• Three (3) VIP Pass Registrations
• One (1) full page ad in the Official XPO Guide
• Logo recognition/branding on Keynote pages of the Official XPO Guide Keynote and on the XPONENTIAL website
• One (1) complimentary rotating footer banner ad on the XPONENTIAL website (March–May)
• All "General Sponsorship" benefits

Exclusive Sponsorship - Limited to one (1) sponsor

Reach uncrewed systems industry professionals before the show by featuring your brand in a pre-event marketing email.

Benefits Include:

• Dedicated sponsor section within one (1) pre-event email that includes:
  • Logo & hyperlink
  • 60-word description of what your company will be spotlighting at
• in March and/or April and/or May

Limited to one (1) sponsor per email; only 7 emails available.
 

Reach uncrewed systems industry professionals before the show by featuring your brand in a pre-event marketing email.

Benefits Include:

• Dedicated sponsor section within one (1) pre-event email that includes:
  • Logo & hyperlink
  • 60-word description of what your company will be spotlighting at
• in January and/or February

Limited to one (1) sponsor per email; only 3 emails available from January - February
 

Kick off each day with prime visibility in the Show Daily, a digital newsletter spotlighting that day’s top events and updates. Put your brand directly in front of attendees as they plan their schedules.

 

Benefits Include:

• Sponsor Logo + hyperlink
• 60-word sponsor message incorporated into the issue sponsored (investment is per day)

Send attendees straight to your booth before they even hit the show floor with strategic website advertising, because the best foot traffic starts online.

• 1140 x 135px bottom banner
• Rotating
• January and/or Feburary

Send attendees straight to your booth before they even hit the show floor with strategic website advertising, because the best foot traffic starts online.

• 200x200px Side Bar Banner
• Rotating
• January and/or Feburary

Send attendees straight to your booth before they even hit the show floor with strategic website advertising, because the best foot traffic starts online.

• 1140 x 135px bottom banner
• Rotating
• March and/or April and/or May

Send attendees straight to your booth before they even hit the show floor with strategic website advertising, because the best foot traffic starts online.

• 200x200px Side Bar Banner
• Rotating
• March and/or April and/or May

Gain unmatched visibility and connect with the industry’s power players at the Influencers Reception. This exclusive gathering brings together top decision-makers, influencers, and leading buyers, putting your brand front-and-center in a setting where handshakes can turn into deals.

Benefits include: 

• Two (2) VIP Registrations which include access to the Influencers Reception
• Sponsor branded napkins  
• Sponsor recognition via signage at the reception 
  • Logo Recognition as an Official XPONENTIAL Sponsor 
  • Onsite 
  • Related email blasts, promotions, and preshow attendee materials 
  • Sponsors section of www.xponential.org 
  • XPO Guide
  • Keynote Walk-in Slides 

Put your brand on XPONENTIAL's aisle banners to stay top-of-mind as attendees navigate the show and make sure those footsteps lead straight to your booth.

Benefits Include:

• Exclusive sponsor of every aisle banner - 9 aisles per sponsorship

• Graphic (e.g. logo & booth number) printed on the bottom of the aisle banners in the XPO hall

First stop, lasting impression: your brand dominates the registration area seen by every attendee and exhibitor.

Benefits Include:

• Three (3) VIP Pass Registrations
• Logo recognition
  • Hyperlink on confirmation email sent to all pre-registered attendees
  • Registration computer screens and kiosks
  • Registration counters
• Literature distribution (via company representative, table top or scan code)
• One (1) full page ad in the Official XPO Guide
• One (1) complimentary banner ad (rotating) on XPO.org
• All “General Sponsorship” benefits

Convert every attendee into a brand ambassador for your company by sponsoring the event’s official lanyard.

Benefits Include:

• Production of 10,000 lanyards with company logo
• One (1) complimentary banner ad (rotating) on XPO.org (from March to May)
• All “General Sponsorship” benefits

 

Brand Awareness Sold

• CubePilot Global Pty. Ltd.

No matter what you do, everyone’s badge constantly flips over. So why not leverage this and sponsor the message on the back of the badge?

Benefits Include:

• Sponsor’s graphic on the back of the badge
• One (1) complimentary full-page ad in the XPO Guide
• Exclusivity: Limited to one Sponsor

 

Own the stage: position your brand at the heart of live talks and demos.

Benefits Include:

• Premium 30-minute speaking slot (subject to approval of speaker and topic)
• Logo visibility integrated into the theater branding
• Includes all General Sponsorship benefits

Showcase your brand at the center of defense innovation. The Defense Theater unites government, military, industry, and academia to advance uncrewed systems, robotics, AI, and autonomy for national security.

• Logo placement on the official event website within the Defense Programming section
• Two (2) Full Conference Pass Registrations
• Logo placement in the XPONENTIAL 2025 Show Guide where Defense Programming is featured
• Onsite logo integration within the Defense Theater
• All General Sponsorship benefits

The VIP Club is the go-to hideaway for C-Level executives and industry leaders at XPONENTIAL, because even big decisions need comfy chairs and good coffee. This exclusive lounge offers private meeting spaces, grab-and-go lunches, charging stations, Wi-Fi, and a relaxed atmosphere for networking or taking a well-earned breather.

Benefits Include:

• Allotment of  3 (three) VIP registrations
• Meeting Room for exclusive use by the sponsor
• Allotment of 2 (two) invites to the Influencer Reception
• Brand recognition inside the VIP Club, on XPO website, and in XPO Show Guide
• All “General Sponsorship” benefits

Limited to two (2) sponsors.

 

As the VIP Club Lunch & Breakfast Sponsor, your brand will be front and center as industry leaders and C-level executives fuel up for XPONENTIAL. With premium coffee, grab-and-go meals, and a relaxed setting, the VIP Club is where key conversations begin, and your company will be part of the experience.

Benefits Include:

• Allotment of 3 (three) VIP registrations
• Branded Napkins
• Brand visibility during meal hours (branded table tents & meter boards inside the VIP Club)
• All “General Sponsorship” benefits

Guide attendees straight to your booth with bold, can’t-miss floor tile ads (bonus points if they are just steps away from a competitor). Choose from prime pre-selected spots or collaborate with your account manager to find the perfect location. We handle production and installation.

Pro tip: Get creative! Think puzzle pieces leading to your booth, a trail of rocket flames, or even a “follow the dots” path that makes every step part of the journey.

Benefits Include:

• One (1) Standard Floor Tile (4'x4') on XPO Show Floor

Guide attendees straight to your booth with bold, can’t-miss floor tile ads (bonus points if they are just steps away from a competitor). Choose from prime pre-selected spots or collaborate with your account manager to find the perfect location. We handle production and installation.
Pro tip: Get creative! Think puzzle pieces leading to your booth, a trail of rocket flames, or even a “follow the dots” path that makes every step part of the journey.

Benefits Include:

• One (1) Premium Floor Tile (8’x16’) on XPO Show Floor

Brand Awareness Sold

• CubePilot Global Pty. Ltd.

Becoming a General XPONENTIAL Sponsor is a low-cost way to have your company’s brand associated with XPONENTIAL.

• “ELITE” ENHANCED EXHIBITOR LISTING
  • Have prospective buyers email you prior to the show
  • Logo recognition on the online floorplan and in the XPO Guide
  • Expanded company description
• LOGO RECOGNITION AS AN OFFICIAL XPONENTIAL SPONSOR
  • Onsite
  • Related email blasts, promotions, and preshow attendee materials
  • Sponsors section of www.xponential.org
  • XPO Guide
• THANK YOU SPONSORS AD
  • Keynote Walk-in Slides

Brand Awareness Sold

• Holyway Group Pte. Ltd.
• Sky Power GmbH
• Taisync Technology Inc.
• Volz Servos GmbH & Co KG

The XPO Show Guide is THE complete resource for the industry during and long after the event. Many consider it a comprehensive buyers guide for the uncrewed systems industry.

• One (1) Half Page Ad in the Printed Show Guide distributed at Registration

The XPO Show Guide is the go-to resource for the industry - during the event and after. Many treat it as the ultimate buyer’s guide for the uncrewed systems world.

• One (1) Full Page Ad in the Printed Show Guide distributed at Registration

The XPO Show Guide is the go-to resource for the industry - during the event and after. Many treat it as the ultimate buyer’s guide for the uncrewed systems world.

• One (1) Half Page Ad in the Printed Show Guide distributed at Registration

Your company's logo in the printed guide with XPO floor plan, exhibitor list and event schedule and an arrow to your booth!

Brand Awareness Sold

• Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd
• CubePilot Global Pty. Ltd.
• Sky Power GmbH

Ad on floorplan in the handy printed guide with XPO floorplan, exhibitor list and event schedule.

Get ahead of the global excitement with the Soccer Wall Sponsorship at XPONENTIAL. As anticipation builds for the World Cup in the U.S., this high-energy activation invites attendees to test their skills, compete for fun, and engage with your brand in a dynamic, memorable way.

Benefits Include:

• Branding around the soccer wall activation
• Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or prizes
• Recognition in event materials and onsite signage
• All General Sponsorship benefits

This interactive activation invites attendees to unwind, test their swing, and engage with your brand in a fun, memorable way. Whether they're sinking a virtual putt or competing for bragging rights, you’ll be front and center for every shot. It’s the perfect mix of play and promotion, because everyone needs a little tee time.

Benefits Include:

• Branding on golf simulator
• Opportunity to provide branded prizes or giveaways
• Brand recognition in onsite signage
• All General Sponsorship benefits

As the exclusive sponsor of the static photo booth, your logo will appear alongside XPONENTIAL branding on every photo captured at the show. It’s a high-visibility opportunity to align your brand with the show - and give attendees a fun, shareable moment to remember.

Benefits Include:

• custom footer on photos with XPONENTIAL branding
• 7 hours on Tues/Wed and 4.5 hours Thursday
• includes delivery, set up, take down, booth attendant, unlimited photo strip prints (also USB of all photos possible), optional props

Spotlight your product with a customer testimonial or a self-guided demo - your format, your content, your choice. Formats that feature customer participation consistently deliver the strongest engagement and ROI, turning attendee interest into measurable leads.

• Components, Sensors and Advanced Materials
• Research and Consulting

Benefits Include:

• One (1) 45-minute speaking opportunity (pending approval of speaker and topic)
• Receive a list of opt-in attendees who attend the session; includes contact information
• Session topic listed in the Official Educational Program online and in the official event app

Highlight your market ready solution from theShow Floor Theater to drive traffic to your booth.

Benefits Include:

• One (1) 25-minute speaking opportunity (pending approval of speaker and topic)
  • Sponsor has 25-minutes on stage to speak. There is a 5-minute buffer between speakers for set-up/breakdown.
• Must be current exhibitor
• A list of opt-in attendees who scanned into your session time; list includes contact information

Thought Leadership/Speaking Opportunity Sold

• Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd
• Amprius Technologies
• Ascent AeroSystems
• RAMPF Composite Solutions
• SiLC Technologies, Inc.
• Stratasys Direct
• uAvionix Corporation
• Videosoft Global Ltd