Co-Located Events
We carefully select top industry organizations to present compelling information and innovative ideas to advance uncrewed systems and autonomy. The option to participate in a co-located (“co-lo”) event enhances the XPONENTIAL experience with unique training and education. Separate registration may be required for certain co-los.
If your organization can help provide a deep dive into the technology or business of uncrewed systems, we invite you to apply to host a co-located event at XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston.
Apply to Host a Co-Located Event2025 Co-Located Events
Law-Tech Connect Workshop
Monday, May 19 | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST
Registration:
- Early Bird: $249 | Standard: $299
- Registration includes XPO Hall Pass
Overview:
The Law-Tech Connect™ Workshop is an educational event that aims to connect and inform all those involved in uncrewed and autonomous systems (C-Suite, operators, engineers, attorneys, academics, students, etc.) in a dynamic one-day session of hyper-focused techno-legal content. Topics covered include global drone regulations, advanced air mobility regulations and policies for aircraft/airmen & airspace, artificial intelligence policies, airspace awareness considerations, the law of the air/land/sea, space tech, legal issues for autonomous systems practitioners and more.
DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Forum
Monday May 19 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday May 20 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday May 21 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 22 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration:
- Early Bird: $299 | Standard: $399
- Registration includes XPO Hall Pass
- Forum is included with purchase of a Full Conference or VIP Pass
Overview:
The 2025 edition of the DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Forum at XPONENTIAL will bring together law enforcement, fire service, emergency management, search and rescue, critical infrastructure, and other stakeholder from across Texas and throughout America for four days of intense educational programing and community networking at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston from May 19-22.
AUVSI Defense
Tuesday May 20 | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday May 21 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 22 | 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location: Defense Theater
- Open to Full Conference and VIP passes as well as uniformed personnel with a complimentary XPO Hall Pass
Overview:
AUVSI Defense is where military leaders and industry executives set the course for innovation to support critical missions. This specialized program equips the armed services and their partners with the information and relationships they need to meet constantly shifting threats around the globe. The 2025 event series will feature high-ranking officials, industry thought leader and program managers from all branches of the military and public security agencies, exploring the most critical issues surrounding the incorporation of uncrewed/unmanned technologies.
U.S.-Taiwan Autonomous Systems Cooperation Forum (Additional Registration Required at No Cost)
Tuesday, May 20 | 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM CST
This Forum will showcase the burgeoning cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan autonomous systems industries to boost U.S. exports, strengthen the U.S. industrial base and defense supply chains, and help defend U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
The forum is limited capacity, restricted access, and closed to media. Special registration is required, as well as an XPONENTIAL full conference or VIP pass.
*Submission does not guarantee participation. Confirmed attendees will be notified via email.
Innovation Vanguard Awards - Presented by Inside Unmanned Systems
Thursday, May 22 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
- Location: Defense Theater
- Open to all pass types
Overview:
Inside Unmanned Systems proudly presents the inaugural Innovation Vanguard Awards (IVA)—a dynamic new program honoring excellence in autonomous and unmanned technologies. As the unmanned systems landscape rapidly evolves, IVA was established to spotlight the groundbreaking achievements, game-changing deployments, and visionary thinking redefining industries around the world.
