SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 20, 2025 – Düsseldorf is getting ready to host XPONENTIAL Europe, the leading trade fair for autonomous technologies, from February 18th to 20th, 2025. This first-ever event will bring together top companies and experts in uncrewed systems and robotics, showcasing the latest innovations for applications across land, sea, air, and space. Around 200 exhibitors from 33 countries are expected to participate, driving progress in this fast-growing field.
Live Demonstrations and Interactive Events
XPONENTIAL Europe offers a dynamic experience that goes beyond a typical trade fair. A full live program will feature interactive demonstrations of autonomous systems, giving attendees a firsthand look at what these technologies can do. Highlights include teleoperated shuttles from MIRA (a Rheinmetall subsidiary), drone flights over the Rhine by Quantum Systems, and autonomous rides provided by Rheinbahn between the P1 parking lot and the North Entrance. The high-tech demonstrations from Quantum Systems will also be broadcast live on the Innovation Theatre stage. Vodafone, as the connectivity partner for XPONENTIAL Europe, will provide a 5G campus network to ensure the best possible digital infrastructure. A drone show above exhibition hall 16 on February 19th, 2025, will serve as a networking event for industry professionals.
Industry Leaders Share Their Vision
Malte Seifert, Director of XPONENTIAL Europe, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event: "Together with Messe Düsseldorf, our supporting organizations AUVSI and UAV DACH have created a new event format for a young, dynamic industry. Autonomous systems and robotics will have a huge impact on our economy and our daily lives in the coming years. Contributing here, creating interdisciplinary networks, and helping to shape an industry is an incredibly exciting task for the entire team."
Michael Robbins, President and CEO at AUVSI (Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International), highlighted the importance of the European event: “In the U.S., XPONENTIAL has been the leading annual event for uncrewed systems, autonomous tech, and robotics for decades. It's incredibly energizing to be part of the launch of the European staging of the event here at Messe Düsseldorf. With participants from dozens of nations and across market verticals, operational domains, and sectors, this week promises to set the stage for momentum that will grow alongside exciting advancements in the uncrewed systems industry.”
Dr. Gerald Wissel, Chairman of the Board at UAV DACH e.V., emphasized the importance of collaboration: "Establishing XPONENTIAL Europe as the leading European trade fair for uncrewed systems, together with our partners AUVSI and Messe Düsseldorf, is an important milestone for us and for the European drone economy. In conjunction with the EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM, we are creating a unique platform for the entire UAS and AAM industry, making an important contribution to networking, the exchange of information, and the creation of attractive framework conditions in Europe."
Top-Class Conference Programme
XPONENTIAL Europe will feature a distinguished conference program alongside the trade fair. Düsseldorf's Lord Mayor, Dr. Stephan Keller, will open the event on February 18th at 9:00 am, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Alberto Nisoli, Senior Finance Manager at Amazon Prime Air Europe. The EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM of UAV DACH e.V. (February 17th-18th, 2025, at CCD.Süd), the XPONENTIAL Europe Conference in cooperation with AUVSI, and other forums will offer a comprehensive program of presentations, discussions, and keynotes on the latest developments in autonomous systems. Topics covered will range from technical research and platform development to guidelines and regulations, national security, supporting infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The conference is designed for professionals across various industries, including aviation, transport, maritime applications .
Industry Leaders and Start-Ups Showcase Innovations
XPONENTIAL Europe will host leading international market and technology companies such as Rheinmetall, Airbus Helicopters, Amazon Prime Air, HP, Nokia, Vodafone, Deutsche Bahn Sky Operations, and HHLA Sky. Country pavilions will showcase technological advancements from China, Israel, Taiwan, and Spain.
The XPO+ Launcher will serve as an innovation platform for start-ups, giving them a stage to present their latest technologies, connect with investors, and scale their business models. This format fosters valuable interaction between emerging and established companies.
Target Audience and Synergies
XPONENTIAL Europe is aimed at representatives from industries increasingly using uncrewed systems and robotics. These sectors include environmental protection and disaster control, construction, agriculture, energy, logistics, transport, film, automotive, telecommunications, healthcare, urban planning, recycling, public safety, national security, and aerospace.
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