The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is organizing the Latvian national stand at Xponential 2026, taking place from 11–14 May 2026 in Detroit, USA. The initiative is designed to strengthen Latvia’s export capacity, promote international cooperation, and facilitate new business partnerships in the rapidly growing unmanned and autonomous systems sector.
About Xponential 2026
XPONENTIAL is the leading unmanned systems and drone industry event in the United States. Held in Detroit, the exhibition brings together more than 600 exhibitors and over 7,000 industry professionals from around 70 countries. The event serves as a global platform for innovation in autonomous technologies, defense applications, robotics, AI-driven systems, and advanced mobility solutions.
Participation in Xponential offers Latvian companies direct access to international buyers, technology partners, investors, and defense industry stakeholders. It provides an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge solutions, explore cross-border collaborations, and expand into the North American and global markets.
Latvian National Stand
The stand will present Latvia as a competitive and innovation-driven partner in high-tech and defense-related industries. International visitors are warmly invited to discover eight high-tech Latvian companies. Meet innovative developers of unmanned and autonomous systems, explore advanced defense and dual-use technologies, and connect directly with potential technology partners from Latvia’s fast-growing deep-tech ecosystem.
The national stand is organized within an EU co-financed programme supporting innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), funded by the European Regional Development Fund and national resources, contributing to the international growth and competitiveness of Latvian SMEs.
