The way of the future is unmanned. With new regulations removing previous land, sea and air barriers for commercial uses of unmanned and robotic technology, the opportunities are endless for professionals across the multitude of industries that touch this dynamic space. More than 7,000 of these innovative professionals will gather in Dallas, May 8-11, 2017, at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2017, the premier event for the emerging unmanned market. Backed by AUVSI, a nonprofit advocate for the unmanned industry for more than 40 years, XPONENTIAL is the only event that draws representatives from across the wide spectrum of industries, bringing together the public and private sector for an unprecedented union of forward-thinking leaders striving toward the advancement of the industry. The Future in Conference Form From intelligent robotics and drones that span commercial markets to military sectors and far beyond to regulations, operations, software development and design, there is no timely topic left unturned at XPONENTIAL. Attendees, who represent the full spectrum of professionals engaged in the unmanned industry—from agriculture and oil and gas to cinematography and mapping—participate through in-depth discussions with leading thinkers and industry experts at more than 200 sessions covering new technology, existent and emerging policy, and best practices and solutions that are boosting business and bringing this disruptive technology forward. 
The Future in Forward-Thinking Speakers What was once thought of as science-fiction is now bridging the mainstream thanks to forward-thinking spokespeople who are shining a light on unmanned technology. XPONENTIAL brings these advocates center stage, presenting keynote sessions that will spark ideas and pique interest in the possibilities that exist in an unmanned world. Touching upon the latest technological advances, topical issues and trade secrets, XPONENTIAL’s lineup of influential keynote speakers demonstrate the innovation and inspiration that are essential to the success of the unmanned systems industry. This year’s keynote speakers include Brian Krzanich, Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corporation; Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus Defence and Space; The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia; and The Weather Channel’s celebrated weather tracker Jim Cantore as your host. The Future on the Show Floor The very latest in unmanned technology and robotic advancements will be on display from more than 650 exhibitors in 370,000 square feet of exhibit space—the largest showcase of unmanned technology in the world. From start-up pavilions and international exhibitions to educational demonstrations in the form of poster presentations, and theaters for emerging technologies, the show floor has every angle covered. It’s the epi-center of innovation and exploration—where the present shapes the future and the technology of tomorrow is unfurled. 
The Future in Networking Finally, the future means nothing without the people that shape it. With representatives from the world’s most influential organizations—from Google, Amazon and Facebook to NASA, the FAA and FBI–XPONENTIAL gathers high-caliber attendees seeking opportunities to network, establish connections, share experiences, build relationships, source products and takeaway solutions that will help them boost their business and embrace the momentum of the unmanned systems movement. The Future is Here Join the world’s leading thinkers in their groundbreaking work to shape the future of the unmanned systems and robotics industries. The future is right around the corner. Be there in Dallas, May 8-11, and help shape the future. Register for XPONENTIAL today at www.xponential.org. Source: Press Release