Late & Invited Submissions XPONENTIAL 2025 Call for Presentations

XPONENTIAL 2025 Call for Presentations

The XPONENTIAL 2025 Call for Presentations closed on October 1, 2024. We are currently accepting Late submissions, which will be considered based on program needs. If selected, AUVSI will reach out with an invitation.

If you are submitting an Invited Presentation, please proceed through this form and you will receive communication from the Programming Team with session information. Thank you!

At XPONENTIAL 2025, we lead the way toward the future of autonomy, which is not just imagined, but crafted by industry and government leaders like you. Level up your impact and take part in this transformative conference where innovative minds converge to shape what is next for autonomy.

Share your knowledge and unique perspective on how to address the critical issues that our industry is currently facing and provide insights and solutions that will be necessary for an autonomous future.

Our industry will only go as far as you will take it, so lend your vision, experience, research, and successes to shape the future.

Proposal Considerations:

Our goal is to educate across domains and reach a broad range of job roles, experience levels and market segments in the uncrewed systems industry. We strive to do this through showcasing and leveraging the incredible talent, vision and expertise that exists within the AUVSI community.

The XPONENTIAL 2025 program will include a variety of learning formats: panel sessions, standalone presentations, fireside chats, workshops, debates, and more.

Presentations will be selected based on:

Speaker credentials and subject matter expertise
Program balance
Compelling content / topics
Relevance, timeliness and quality of content
Thoughtfulness and thoroughness of submission

For a pdf 'preview' of the submission form, please click here.

Programming Format:

XPONENTIAL 2025 programming will be offered in a variety of formats:

Breakout Sessions: May 19-22
- In Breakout sessions, speakers will dive deeper into specific topics or subject areas for more focused conversations.
- Standalone/Fireside Chat Sessions: 20 minutes, 1-2 speakers
- Panel Sessions: 50 minutes, up to 5 speakers including moderator
- Debate Sessions: 50 minutes, up to 5 presenters, including 1 moderator and 4 debaters
Workshops: May 19-21
- 90 - 120 minutes
- Workshops feature in-depth looks at targeted topics that include demonstrations or hands on learning, and are engaging and collaborative for attendees.
Sponsored Sessions: May 20-22
- 25 - 45 minutes
- Sponsored Sessions allow companies to share their solutions and latest advancements or developments with the community, allowing them to reach new customers and gather leads. There are two investment opportunities for sponsored sessions:
  - Enterprise and Government Solutions (EAGS) – (45 minutes) Integrated with the Full Conference Program $$
  - Solutions Theater – (25 minutes) XPO Hall Floor $
- To learn more about this opportunity, please email Krys Jackson or Brett Babcock

XPONENTIAL 2025 Educational Tracks (click to expand)

Data & Analytics
- In the design of autonomy, strong data management is foundational. Whether it is the development of data standards, collection techniques, curation, or processing and design for AI / ML, these discussions are paramount.
Implementation & Value
- Autonomy creates new opportunities for industries, organizations, and governments alike. Many of the technologies can be used cross-domain and cross-sector, and understanding their applications and advantages helps to increase adoption by end users — leading to market growth and increased revenue. Topics include use cases and applications across industries and government sectors, success stories and case studies from international, state, and local stakeholders.
Operational Ecosystems
- To operationalize autonomy, we must develop a plan to turn abstract into reality. The key constructs that will allow for operationalization of autonomy include establishment of the right infrastructure, both digital and physical, as well as testing, certification, and standards development, workforce and training, and identification of measurable and actionable outcomes supporting that future infrastructure. To realistically operationalize, we must transition from single testing environments to testing ecosystems that represent the progressive nature of introducing new operations. These ecosystems can be mission-focused, geographically specific, or technology agnostic, introducing operational nuances such as weather, system predictability, equipment degradation or failures, or even priority shifts and human intervention.
Policy & Regulations
- For the safe and seamless integration of autonomy into society, industry and government stakeholders must work together to develop policies, processes, and frameworks to support the laws that govern these systems and their implementation. Topics will relate to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial authorities and the evolving regulatory environment, to include concepts for joing governance and share infrastructure responsibility policy.
Technical Components, Materials, & Propulsion
- This track focuses on the foundational elements that enable the functionality, reliability, and performance of uncrewed and autonomous vehicle systems. Attendees will gain valuable insights into state-of-the-art components such as sensors, actuators, communication systems, propulsion technologies, energy storage solutions, and advanced materials. Discussions will cover optimization strategies, durability enhancements, sustainability considerations, and emerging trends in component and material engineering for uncrewed systems.
Technical Research & Platform Development
- This track delves into cutting-edge research, innovations, and advancements driving the evolution of uncrewed and autonomous vehicle systems. Experts will share insights on next-generation technologies, algorithm development, sensor integration, AI and machine learning applications, models, simulations, and testing methodologies. Sessions will explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the future of uncrewed systems.
Uncrewed Systems Security
- Ensuring the safety and security of autonomous vehicles, robotics, and uncrewed systems must be at the forefront of industry and government conversations. This track will cover both cybersecurity and counter-UxS (uncrewed systems) topics, addressing a comprehensive range of safety and security issues. From cybersecurity benchmarks and spoof resistant solutions to data security measures and counter-UxS threat mitigation strategies to integrating advanced and evolving security practice into the safety culture, topics should focus on ensuring robust security frameworks and information assurance. Attendees will gain insights into the latest standards, testing protocols, and protective measures to safeguard against both cyber threats and physical UxS threats.