With the market for unmanned systems – including drones and robotics – poised to experience huge growth, industry thought leaders are coming together to discuss the technologies, trends, and regulatory moves that will drive innovation and revenue when the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2017 show kicks off at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas from May 8 to 11.
“We are entering a period of rapid, unprecedented growth in the unmanned systems industry,” said Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI. “At XPONENTIAL, we have gathered the industry’s thought leaders, along with innovators across various vertical markets who have abundant experience leveraging the power of unmanned systems to revolutionize their sectors. From the exhibit hall, to the keynote stage, to our educational sessions, attendees will gain valuable insight, learn from real-world case studies and get a glimpse into the future.”
AUVSI’s Wynne will open the program on Tuesday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. CDT, followed by Intel’s CEO Brian Krzanich, who will deliver the show’s opening keynote, discussing the future of drones and other unmanned systems, and the technology innovations that will impact development.
Keynotes on Wednesday, May 10, will begin at 8:30 a.m. CDT and focus on regulatory issues and innovation. FAA Administrator Huerta will start the day’s program, followed by Dirk Hoke, CEO, Airbus Defence and Space, and Brian Chappel, Sector Vice President and General Manager, Autonomous Systems, Northrop Grumman.
On Thursday, May 11, keynotes will resume at 8:30 a.m. CDT, with Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia, who will address the state’s initiatives to drive innovation in the unmanned systems sector. That will be followed by a keynote panel session including Brad Tomer, Chief Operating Officer, Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, and other enterprise leaders. This visionary discussion will focus on why early-stage users are investing in unmanned systems, how customer-focused partnerships are facilitating adoption, and what the long-term impacts could be for business operations.
May 9, 2017
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