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Reasons to Attend – Europe’s Leading Robotics Trade Fair for Autonomous Technologies and Uncrewed Systems

Foto: Inside the XPONENTIAL Europe exhibition hall featuring a drone, robotic arm, and industry professionals.

Europe’s Premier Event for Robotics, Automation and Innovation

The debut of XPONENTIAL Europe 2025 in Düsseldorf was a remarkable success! From 18–20 February 2025, the event became Europe’s central hub for robotics, uncrewed systems and autonomous technologies. Industry experts, developers, and decision-makers from around the world came together to explore the latest innovations in AI, automation, sensing and autonomous vehicles, share insights and unlock new business opportunities.

Building on this strong momentum, XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 will continue to shape the future of autonomy. Save the date – March 24–26, 2026!

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Experience the Future of Mobility

At XPONENTIAL Europe, leading companies and start-ups present their latest solutions for autonomous technologies and uncrewed systems. From drones and autonomous vehicles to innovative aviation concepts – here you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the trends making our mobility more efficient and sustainable. The trade fair offers the opportunity to experience intelligent automation and pioneering applications firsthand.



Top highlights you do not want to miss!

Speaker delivering a keynote at a lectern on the XPONENTIAL Europe stage, studio lights in background.

Keynotes

Daily insights into groundbreaking developments in autonomous technologies—open to everyone!


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Large auditorium with blue lighting; stage panel on autonomy in front of a packed audience.

Conference

Leading experts present trailblazing insights on the most important issues in autonomous technology’s future.

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Conference room with many attendees; talk on stage in front of presentation screen.

European Drone Forum

The leading platform for dialogue between the UAS industry and regulators in Europe.


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Bundeswehr soldier in camouflage uniform operating a drone in a forest environment during a military exercise.

Bundeswehr

Experience the German Drone-Defence & Innovation Forum focusing on innovation and security.


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Blue and white catamaran “NOVA” moving on the water.

AISS Conference

Explore the future of maritime autonomy at the Autonomous Inland & Short Sea Shipping Conference.

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Warning icon with text “System HACKED” on a cybersecurity dashboard.

Cybersecurity Forum

Cybersecurity for autonomous systems: Understand the risks, the protections, and the role of AI.


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Speaker at a lectern during a technical session; audience blurred in the foreground.

Standards Forum

The Standards Forum promotes global collaboration between standardization organizations and industry.

Fixed-wing VTOL drone in flight against a blue sky.

Live Demonstrations

Experience autonomous systems live in action at XPONENTIAL Europe.



XPONENTIAL Europe “Keynotes & Conference” stage with live demo and audience.

Innovation Theater

Discover the newest technologies live, with real-world applications and practical demonstrations.


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Exhibitor demonstrates a multi-legged robot at the booth; tablet displays a live view of the system.

XPO+ Launcher

Start-ups showcase bold innovations and compete at the XPO+ Launcher Award.


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Trade Talk Today

Your compact, live video podcast with all the latest news from the show—updated daily!


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Program at a Glance

The high-level supporting program of XPONENTIAL Europe 2026

Keynotes, thematic tracks and integrated conferences provide regulatory guidance and actionable solutions — enabling faster progress despite complex integration challenges.
Close-up of a robotics drive system with off-road wheel and lightweight truss chassis at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference.

Technical Research & Platform Development

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Stabilized multi-sensor gimbal camera as a UAV payload for autonomous systems at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference.

Components, Materials & Propulsion

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Audience at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference keynote with live demo of UAV mapping and autonomous technologies.

Implementation for End Users

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Speaker delivers a technical talk to attendees in a workshop room at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference on autonomous systems and robotics.

Policy & Regulations

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Wall-climbing inspection robot with sensor spotlight demonstrating autonomous industrial inspection at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference.

Supporting Infrastructure & Operations

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Tactical soldier gear with sensors, helmet and body cam showcased as wearable tech at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference.

Defense and National Security

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Rugged ground control station with display, joystick and telemetry for UAV/UGV operation at the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference.

Civil Protection and Emergency Response

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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.

AUVSI logo – Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
UAV DACH Logo – Verband für unbemannte Luftfahrt im DACH-Raum
Logo Vodafone Logo – globaler Telekommunikationsanbieter
Bundeswehr Logo – deutsche Streitkräfte
DST Logo – Technologie- und Innovationsunternehmen

Good Reasons to Visit the Trade Fair

World Class

Present yourself at XPONENTIAL Europe, the leading trade fair for the uncrewed systems and robotics industry.

Pure Value

A market forum for solutions, products and most importantly innovations of uncrewed and autonomous technologies.

High Quality

Meet a high quality professional audience.

Business Matching

Meet your target group of qualified professionals – efficiently.

Pure Innovation

Generate maximum attention to your business and most importantly your innovations.

Unternehmensvernetzung

Treffen Sie andere Fachleute aus der Branche und knüpfen Sie Kontakte zu Geschäftspartnern.

Wahre Innovationen

Machen Sie sich mit den neuesten Produkten, Innovationen und Entwicklungen vertraut.

Internationales Netzwerk

Stellen Sie die Weichen für neue globale Geschäfte und treffen Sie sich mit internationalen Neukunden.

Visionäre Ideen

Bringen Sie Ihre Ideen der autonomen Industrie auf den Weg und tauschen Sie sich mit internationalen Marktführern der Branche aus.

Experience Our AI-Generated Films

Messe Düsseldorf is the first German trade fair company to launch a campaign featuring fully AI-generated films.

From space exploration to defense, from robotics to mobility – our films showcase visionary scenarios of how autonomous technologies are transforming industries, shaping society and redefining the interaction between humans and machines.

Many perspectives – one message: The future begins at XPONENTIAL Europe.

Connecting with Visionaries of the Industry

XPONENTIAL Europe is more than just a trade fair – it is the central event for everyone in Europe working on the future of robotics, automation, and autonomous technologies. Meet international market leaders, discover key innovations, and learn how intelligent systems, machines, and uncrewed technologies are setting new standards across industries and society.

Beyond the exhibition, the event offers an inspiring supporting program featuring panels, keynotes, and the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference, where the latest developments in research, science, artificial intelligence, and practical applications are explored. Core future topics and technological challenges take center stage.

To give you an overview of the high-level decision-makers and industry representatives you can expect at the event, the following section highlights the diversity of target groups – from policy makers and investors to developers, users, and end customers from a wide range of industries.

REACH HIGH-VALUE TARGET GROUPS!






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AUTONOMOUS
AERIAL
GROUND
MARITIME
UNDERWATER
SYSTEM / VEHICLE

Visitor target groups


Utilise the unique business potential of XPONENTIAL Europe and reach the operative business and technical decision-makers from the following target groups as an exhibitor:

→ Automotive Industry
→ Logistics and Transportation
→ Agriculture
→ Forestry
→ Mining
→ Manufacturing and Industry
→ Healthcare

→ Service Sector
→ Public Safety
→ National Security
→ Energy and Utility Industry
→ Environment and Disaster Relief
→ Trade and Retail
→ Aviation and Space

→ Recycling and Waste Management
→ Urban Planning and Smart Cities
→ Insurance
→ Telecommunications
→ Entertainment and Leisure
→ Other

FAQs on Uncrewed Systems, Robotics, and Autonomous Technologies

What makes XPONENTIAL Europe unique?

XPONENTIAL Europe is Europe’s leading trade fair for robotics, autonomous technologies and uncrewed systems. It brings together international market leaders, start-ups, researchers and policy makers — offering a unique platform for exchange, innovation and business development.

Who should attend the event?

The trade fair is aimed at professionals from industries such as automotive, aerospace, logistics and transportation, energy, public safety, agriculture and many other sectors where uncrewed systems and intelligent automation play an important role.

Which topics are in focus?

Key themes include robotics, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous vehicles, intelligent systems, artificial intelligence, automation and innovative applications for industry, society and security.

What can visitors expect besides the exhibition?

In addition to the trade fair, XPONENTIAL Europe offers a top-class supporting program featuring conferences, forums, keynotes and live demonstrations. Visitors benefit from knowledge sharing and can build valuable connections with international experts.

Where and when will the next XPONENTIAL Europe take place?

The next edition will be held from 24–26 March 2026 in Düsseldorf, once again bringing together experts, developers and decision-makers from around the world.

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Exhibitors

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Conference Program

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Hall Plan

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