AUVSI Xponential 2026 conference in Detroit (May 11–14) to showcase dual-use autonomous systems, additive manufacturing for drone production, and U.S.-based manufacturing capacity.

The annual AUVSI Xponential conference runs May 11–14 in Detroit, bringing together the global autonomous systems industry at a moment when uncrewed systems, AI, advanced manufacturing, and resilient supply chains are increasingly tied to both commercial and defense priorities.

HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions will host two sessions on additive manufacturing and drone production, and showcase UAVs and UUVs produced using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology at Booth #22008, designed with lightweight geometries and consolidated assemblies intended to reduce weight and failure points.

Multiple exhibitors will present manufacturing, connectivity, and operational technologies: Elsight's Halo platform combines LTE, 5G, RF, and satellite links for BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) drone operations; Skyfish will display its NDAA-compliant Osprey drone platform designed and manufactured in the United States; a Korean Pavilion (Booth 32026) will feature companies including Airbility, ARGOSDYNE, AstroX, Cochl, Huneed Technologies, JRK Vision, Kencoa Aerospace, Nain Yang Nexmo, Narma, and Vololand.