XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 – German Drone-Defence & Innovation Forum – powered by Diehl Defence
XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 will be one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to autonomous systems, mobility, and robotics. Taking place on March 24 – 26, 2026, the event will bring together top industry representatives from around the world.
The exhibition and conference program are tailored to autonomy experts, researchers, engineers, program managers, policymakers, executives, and end users working with autonomous navigation solutions in the air, on land, at sea, and in space.
XPONENTIAL Europe positions itself as a new European hub for autonomous technologies and robotics – a meeting point for the international professional community. Over three days in Düsseldorf, participants will explore the entire value chain, from established industry leaders and innovative start-ups to live demonstrations and a carefully curated conference program featuring prominent keynote speakers.
The event sets new benchmarks for market development, technological applications, and business models. It is more than a trade show, it serves as a platform for building strategic partnerships, attracting investment, launching joint projects, and advancing the next generation of autonomous systems. XPONENTIAL Europe fosters collaboration among developers, customers, researchers, and policymakers.
Core topics include:
capability development;
digitization;
autonomous technologies;
uncrewed systems;
procurement and implementation of solutions.
Further details regarding the event is available via the link.