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

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Unless noted, all events took place at the George R. Brown Convention Center

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025

Time Event
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration Open

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

Time Event
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Co-located Events (separate registration required)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM XPONENTIAL 2025 Exhibit Space Rebook (by appointment only)
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Media Center Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Educational Programming:
Breakout Sessions
Workshops
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibitor Reception (open to exhibitors only)
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Influencers Reception (by invitation only)

Sponsored by:

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM AUVSI Lone Star Chapter Event: XPO Rodeo Networking Roundup

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM VIP Club Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Media Center Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Session
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM XPO Hall
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Educational Programming:
AUVSI Defense
Breakout Sessions
Enterprise + Government Solutions (EAGS) Sessions
Innovation Theater
Solutions Theater
Workshops
Co-located Events (separate registration required) 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM VIP Club Open
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Media Center Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Session
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM XPO Hall + Student Drone Competition
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Educational Programming:
AUVSI Defense
Breakout Sessions
Enterprise + Government Solutions (EAGS) Sessions
Industry Debates
Innovation Theater
Solutions Theater
Workshops
Co-located Events (separate registration required) 

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

Time Event
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM VIP Club Open
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Media Center Open
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Session
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM XPO Hall + Student Drone Competition
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Educational Programming:
Breakout Sessions
Enterprise + Government Solutions (EAGS) Sessions
Innovation Theater
Solutions Theater
STEM Awards (for participating students)
Co-located Events (separate registration required)

* Subject to change.


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