The next phase of robotics and autonomous systems will be shaped by the conversations happening across industry, government, and operators right now. XPONENTIAL 2026 is where those conversations come together.
This May, the global autonomy community returns for XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, bringing together engineers, operators, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders working to move autonomous systems from capability to scale. If you’ve attended XPONENTIAL before, this year introduces several new elements designed to make the event even more actionable for companies deploying and integrating robotics and autonomy.
What’s new at XPONENTIAL 2026:
Co-location with MDEX (Michigan Defense Expo), creating new opportunities to connect with defense stakeholders and suppliers focused on dual-use autonomy technologies
End-user workshops designed to focus on operational challenges and lessons learned from real deployments
Government roundtables that bring policymakers and industry leaders together for candid discussions on regulation, procurement, and market access
Regional technology site visits highlighting Detroit’s growing role in advanced manufacturing, mobility, and defense innovation
Expanded opportunities to connect with platform developers, component suppliers, integrators, and operators across air, land, maritime, and emerging domains
XPONENTIAL remains the only event that convenes the full robotics and autonomy ecosystem in one place. But in 2026, the focus is even more squarely on practical deployment, industrial scale, and the partnerships needed to move technologies into
real-world operations. Join us in Detroit and be part of the conversations shaping the next phase of autonomy.
Learn more and register at xponential.org. USE CODE XPO26AUGBL for $25 off XPO Hall Pass, $75 off Full Conference Pass, and $100 off VIP!