Speakers include Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder and Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Colleagues,
Currently, there is no trade show in Europe that focuses more closely on these topics: drones used for both military and civilian purposes, the protection of critical infrastructure, and the integration of autonomous systems, robotics, and cybersecurity into manufacturing, mobility, logistics, and many other industrial applications. These are all core themes of XPONENTIAL Europe, which will become the meeting place for the international autonomy community in Düsseldorf from March 24 to 26, 2026.
With around 360 exhibitors from 43 countries, visionary startups, hands-on live demonstrations, daily keynotes before the trade show opens, and a top-tier curated conference, XPONENTIAL Europe brings together high-tech innovations, applications, and strategic insights. Here, autonomous systems are not just discussed; they are showcased live, tested, and debated.
We cordially invite you to the Opening of XPONENTIAL Europe, followed by a tour:
- Start: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 8:40 a.m.
- Meeting point: Press desk in front of Room 1 at the Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD South)
Look forward to keynote speeches by:
- Dr. Stephan Keller, Mayor of the State Capital Düsseldorf
- Patrick Schnieder, Federal Minister of Transport and Patron of XPONENTIAL Europe
- Michael Robbins, President & CEO, AUVSI (the world’s largest organization for unmanned and autonomous systems)
- Dr. Gerald Wissel, Chairman of the Board of UAV DACH (leading European association for unmanned aviation)
- Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Member of the European Parliament
Together, they underscore the strategic importance of autonomous technologies for mobility, infrastructure, and Europe’s competitiveness.
The subsequent tour will showcase selected technological highlights from XPONENTIAL Europe 2026—ranging from innovative startups and urban autonomous platforms to industrial system integration and safety architectures. All speakers mentioned in the opening session will take part in the tour.
After the tour, press photos will also be available online at: https://www.xponential-europe.com/press_photos
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards
i.V. Malte Seifert
Director XPONENTIAL Europe
i.A. Larissa Browa
Senior Manager Press & PR
Accreditation and Parking
Please register online in advance.
With your accreditation ticket, you can park free of charge in parking lot P5 on Rotterdamer Str., in close proximity to the South Entrance.
Important: Please collect your free exit ticket at the Press Center (CCD South, 1st floor) before leaving the parking area.
