Sponsorship Opportunities
XPONENTIAL sponsorships and advertising are used to show thought leadership generate leads, drive booth traffic, build brand awareness or create networking events. We offer custom engagement options catering to your goal(s) and budget along with the standard tradeshow sponsorships seen below.
Become a SponsorTrending Advertising / Sponsorships
The following opportunities are in high demand and likely to sell out before the event.
Thought Leadership / Speaking Opportunity
Educational Session Sponsorship
Sponsor an educational track at XPONENTIAL to build brand awareness, share thought leadership and fill your pipeline with prequalified leads. Limit to 3 sponsors per track. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 2
Educational Topics for XPONENTIAL 2025
- AUVSI Defense
- Data & Analytics
- Implementation & Value
- Operational Ecosystems
- Policy & Regulations
- Technical Components, Materials, & Propulsion
- Technical Research & Platform Development
- Uncrewed Systems Security
- Workforce Development
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Sponsorship Benefit |
Premium | Standard |
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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. |
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A list of opt-in attendees who scan into sponsored educational track’s sessions; includes contact information |
All Sessions within the track |
Three Sessions within a track |
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Full Conference Pass Registration(s) |
3 | |
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Brand recognition:
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150% | 100% |
Investment:
- Premium Sponsor: $16,500
- Standard Sponsor: $8,000
# of Sponsorship Opportunities per Track:
- Premium Sponsor: 3
- Standard Sponsor: 5
Enterprise and Government Solution Session Sponsorship (EAGS)
Promote your product through a customer testimonial or a self-guided product demo. You control the format and content. The best performing format has been sessions with participation from a customer. Limited availability. Speakers and topic to be approved by Show Management.
First room sold out/additional room added.
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
- All “General Sponsorship” benefits
Investment:
- Current Exhibitor
- $6,500
- Non-exhibitors contact your account manager for more information
Solutions Theater Speaking Opportunity
Located on the XPO Floor, the Solutions Theater will highlight market-ready solutions from exhibitors. Promote your solution and generate leads through this speaking engagement or highlight your market ready solution from the Solutions Theater to drive traffic to your booth.
6 sponsorships opportunities remaining. DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 7
Space is limited!
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
Investment: $2,500
Digital Advertising
App Sponsor | Sponsored by Texas A&M University System
There’s an app for that. A digital resource in the palm of nearly every attendee with information such as Event Schedule, Educational Sessions, Exhibitor List, Floorplan, and most importantly, Sponsors’ Message.
Exclusive Sponsor Benefits include
- Logo recognition on App’s Splash Screen
- Hyperlinked sponsor logo listed in the app’s table of contents
- Rotating Banner Ad in the app footer
- Logo recognition incorporated in the onsite app signage
- Recognized as an event sponsor
If contracted by January 15, 2025, sponsor will also receive the two additional benefits below,
- Innovation’s Theater Speaking Engagement (time may be selected from current inventory)
- Banner Ad on XPONENTIAL.org website through May 2025
Investment: SOLD
Email Sponsorship | SOLD OUT
Sponsor a pre-event marketing email, sent to the uncrewed systems and robotics industry professionals.
Benefits Include:
A sponsor’s message section built into one (1) pre-event email that includes:
- Logo and hyperlink
- 60-word description of what your company will be spotlighting at
Limited to one (1) sponsor per email; only 10 available
Investment: SOLD
Show Daily
Delivered each morning, the Show Daily is a digital newsletter that has the “don’t miss” events of that day. As an advertiser you’ll have your message included in this popular email.
Show Daily has 4 sponsorship opportunities available. Current sponsors include Red Cat Holdings and PromixmaVision.
Benefits Include:
- Sponsor Logo + hyperlink and 60-word sponsor message incorporated into the issue sponsored.
Investment (per day): $5,000
Website Advertising – xponential.org | SOLD OUT
Drive Traffic to your booth through website advertising.
Limited availability
Location Options – Rotating
- 200 x 200px side bar banner
- 1140 x 135px bottom banner
Investment: SOLD
Brand Awareness
XPO Show Guide | SOLD OUT
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.
Full Page Ad - Premium Placement (Back Cover, Inside Front or Back Cover)
- SOLD
Full Page Ad
- SOLD
Half Page Ad
- SOLD
Aisle Banners | SOLD OUT
Have your brand included on the XPONENTIAL aisle signs to build brand and drive booth traffic.
Current sponsors include Oklahoma/ Tulsa Innovation Labs.
Benefits Include:
- Logo and booth number printed on the bottom of sponsors banners.
Investment:
- 13 Aisles - $7,500
Floor Graphic
Use floor tile advertisement in strategic locations to direct attendees to your booth or promote a new product (maybe even just feet away from a competitor). Select from pre-defined inventory or work with your account manager for custom placement. Sponsorship fee includes the production and installation of the floor tile.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 9
Pro-tip: Get creative by using a unique design like tire tracks, footprints or a “yellow brick road” to lead people to your booth!
Investment:
Standard Floor Graphic - 4’x4’
- $2,500/location or $6,500 for 3 locations
Premium X-Large Floor Graphic – 8’x16’
- $6,500
360-Degree Photo Booth | Sponsored by Nicomatic
Sponsor our 360-degree slow-motion photo booth and get your brand featured on the booth and every video shared online. It’s a fun, shareable experience that will elevate your brand's visibility across social media and the show floor.
Benefits Include:
- Custom Logo Overlay on Videos
- Instant Digital Sharing Station
- Enhanced Digital Branding Customization (Emails and Text)
- Video Stage Platform Branding
Investment: SOLD
General Sponsorship
Becoming a General XPONENTIAL Sponsor is a low-cost way to have your company’s brand associated with XPONENTIAL.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 2
- “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
Investment: $3,500
Hotel Key Cards
Brand the hotel key cards for select XPONENTIAL hotels. As guests arrive, they will be handed your message via their room key.
Benefits Include:
- Exclusive branding on hotel room key for both Hilton Americas and Marriott Marquis Houston
- Imprint area for sponsor supplied artwork; specs: 3.125” x 1.875”
- Logo recognition on
- Hotel confirmation email
- Housing website
- All “General Sponsorship” benefits
Investment: $35,000
Keynote Session Sponsor | Sponsored by Flytbase and GENIUS NY
The XPONENTIAL Keynotes present a 30,000-foot view of the uncrewed systems industry trends that affect our future opportunities. Align your brand with the incredible line-up of speakers at XPONENTIAL.
Benefits Include:
- One (1) company-branded video, up to 60-seconds long, to be played before the start of the Keynote
- Illuminated logo (gobo) in Keynote Session room
- 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 xponential.org and in the Official XPO Guide Keynote
- One (1) complimentary banner ad (rotating) on XPO.org through the event
- All “General Sponsorship” benefits
Investment:
- Exclusive
- SOLD
- Non-Exclusive
- SOLD
Lanyards | Sponsored by CubePilot
Convert every attendee into a brand ambassador for your company by sponsoring the event’s official lanyard.
Benefits Include:
- Production of 8,000 lanyards with company logo
- One (1) complimentary banner ad (rotating) on XPO.org
- All “General Sponsorship” benefits
Investment: SOLD
Quick Reference Guide | SOLD OUT
A handy printed guide with XPO floorplan, exhibitor list and event schedule.
Investment:
- Back Cover Ad (Exclusive)
- SOLD
- Ad on Floorplan
- SOLD
- Logo with arrow to your booth
- SOLD
Registration
Located in the main lobby, the registration area is visited by every attendee of XPONENTIAL.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18
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, tabletop 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
Investment: $25,000
Show Badges | Sponsored by DARKHIVE
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:
- Exclusive sponsorship
- Sponsor’s logo and messaging on the back of the badge
- One (1) complimentary full-page ad in the XPO Guide
Investment: SOLD
VIP Club | Sponsored by AMAZON
The VIP Club is a welcome (and sometimes much needed) oasis for C-Level executives and industry influencers attending XPONENTIAL. The VIP Club provides executive amenities, such as, meeting space, refreshments and grab-and-go lunches, recharging stations, WiFi and lounge space.
Pro-tip: Further customize this opportunity by sponsoring access for your key customers or providing an exclusive look at your newest technologies — the options are endless to engage with the influencers and leaders of the uncrewed systems industry.
Benefits Include:
- Allotment of VIP registrations
- Meeting Room for exclusive use by the sponsor
- Allotment of invites to the Networking Reception
- Brand recognition inside the VIP Club
- Opportunity to provide an amenity to VIP Pass attendees
- All “General Sponsorship” benefits
Investment:
- SOLD OUT
Influencers Reception
Unlock unparalleled visibility and strategic networking opportunities at the prestigious Influencers Reception. This exclusive event will bring together a who’s who of key decision-makers, influencers, and the most highly sought-after end users and buyers in the industry. As a sponsor, your brand will be positioned front-and-center among top executives, potential clients, and industry experts—all in an intimate, high-impact setting.
Benefits Include:
- Two (2) VIP Registrations which include access to the Influencers Reception, Monday, 5:00-6:00 pm
- 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
- Thank You Sponsor Ad
- Keynote Walk-in Slides
Investment:
- $8,000 (limited quantity remaining)
Educational Session Coffee Break
Energize and engage conference attendees by sponsoring a Coffee Break at XPONENTIAL. This audience includes both VIP and Full Conference registrants, ranging from technical R&D professionals to end users. Coffee will be served from approximately 1:00–5:00 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Benefits Include:
- One (1) Full Conference Registration
- Branded napkins
- Sponsor recognition via signage at the coffee stations for the day(s) 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
- Thank You Sponsor Ad
- Keynote Walk-in Slides
Investment:
- One Day: $8,000
- Both Days: $11,000
CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Contact your account representative now to discuss which opportunity will position your company as a driver of innovation and enhance your exposure across the entire autonomous ecosystem.
Krys Jackson
New and International Exhibitors
+1 312 621 5806
kjackson@mdna.com
Brett Babcock
Returning Domestic Exhibitors
+1 312 445 9528
bbabcock@mdna.com
Allison Nijim
National and International Group Partners
+1 312 621 5831
anijim@mdna.com
