Partner Conferences at XPONENTIAL Europe

As part of XPONENTIAL Europe, selected partner conferences expand the official program of the trade fair with high-caliber specialist content and practical insights. International experts, leading companies, and innovative organizations design independent conference formats that highlight current developments, technological trends, and specific use cases in the fields of autonomous systems, unmanned technologies, and future mobility.

The partner conferences offer visitors an ideal platform for knowledge transfer, professional exchange, and targeted networking—they complement XPONENTIAL EUROPE with specialized perspectives and in-depth discussions.

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Overview of Partner Conferences:

European Drone Forum

The European Drone Forum unites manufacturers, operators, policymakers and regulators. The focus: regulatory clarity, public acceptance and viable business models for UAS — embedded within XPONENTIAL Europe.

Autonomous Inland & Short Sea Shipping Conference

At the AISS Conference, pioneers of autonomous shipping come together. The focus: innovative technologies, automation and sustainable solutions for waterways and ports.

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Bundeswehr

The Bundeswehr as a strategic partner: The German Drone-Defence & Innovation Forum – powered by Diehl Defence – brings together procurement, digitalization and capability development for unmanned systems.

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Cybersecurity Forum

Where autonomous technologies and digital sovereignty meet real-world practice: the Cybersecurity Forum at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 – powered by @-yet – delivers concise insights into current threats, AI security strategies, critical-infrastructure (KRITIS) protection, and live hacking demonstrations.

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Standards Forum

The Standards Forum promotes global cooperation between standardization organizations and industry to create uniform standards.

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Overview of Partner Conferences:

European Drone Forum

Autonomous Inland & Short Sea Shipping Conference

At the AISS Conference, pioneers of autonomous shipping come together. The focus: innovative technologies, automation and sustainable solutions for waterways and ports.

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Bundeswehr

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Cybersecurity Forum

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Standards Forum

The Standards Forum promotes global cooperation between standardization organizations and industry to create uniform standards.

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Partner Associations of XPONENTIAL Europe

AUVSI, UAV DACH, Vodafone, DST and the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) support XPONENTIAL Europe as strategic and technical partners. Through their close ties to industry, research, regulation, and security, they bring deep expertise, international market insights and practical, relevant input to the event, playing a key role in shaping its content and overall direction.