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XPONENTIAL Europe 2026: UAV DACH Precision Pilot Challenge brings live bridge inspection to Düsseldorf
04.03.2026
How can buildings be inspected more quickly, more safely and in a data-driven manner in the future? What role do drones play in the modernisation of critical infrastructure? XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 will provide answers to these questions with a new, high-profile competition format: the UAV DACH Precision Pilot Challenge 2026.Strength through innovation: Around 360 exhibitors present autonomous systems and robotics at XPONENTIAL Europe
26.02.2026
XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 (March 24–26, Düsseldorf) is fully booked with around 360 exhibitors from 43 countries—an increase of over 90%. The leading trade fair will showcase autonomous systems, robotics, and drones with live demonstrations, conferences, and a strong focus on defense. Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder will open the event.Autonomous driving in public transport: key technologies and challenges
03.02.2026
They are no longer just a vision – they are already a reality: automated, semi-autonomous and autonomous shuttle and transport systems are in operation or undergoing testing worldwide. In recent years, autonomous driving has developed from a vision of the future into a technologically and regulatorily viable mobility concept.Defence Technologies Trending in Europe’s Venture-Capital Markets
15.01.2026
Europe is currently experiencing a fundamental shift in its understanding of security, technology and investment. In 2024, more than one billion US dollars flowed into European defence tech start-ups, which is more than five times the amount invested four years earlier.Combating illegal UAS operations - Six demands from UAV DACH
18.12.2025
The illegal and abusive use of drones poses risks to people and critical infrastructure and jeopardises public support for the responsible commercial use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). To counter this, the industry association UAV DACH – Association for Unmanned Aviation – has formulated six demands for effective and efficient drone detection and defense in Europe.Race to catch up in the skies: drone defense and critical infrastructure protection are the focus at XPONENTIAL Europe
04.11.2025
Airspace violations, hostile drone flights, disruptive maneuvers at airports at home and abroad: the new reality of security and defense policy has caught up with Europe. This is also evident at XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf. The trade fair for autonomous systems and robotics is dominated by dual use.Cybersecurity in focus at XPONENTIAL Europe
22.10.2025
Wolfgang Straßer estimates that more than 300,000 variants of malware are released worldwide every day. He is a security expert and advises leading international industrial companies, government agencies and intelligence services on how to avert and better prevent cyberattacks, espionage, data leaks and digital extortion.Messe Düsseldorf AI initiative reaches next milestone
03.09.2025
First AI-generated video bolsters XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 exhibitor campaignAutonomous navigation meets XPONENTIAL Europe:
26.08.2025
The forthcoming Autonomous Inland & Short Sea Shipping Conference (AISS) will be held on 24 and 25 March 2026 for the first time as part of XPONENTIAL Europe at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.XPONENTIAL Europe Conference 2026: Call for Presentations now open
09.07.2025