NAVIGATE 2025: Global Inertial Navigation Expo

Event Title:

NAVIGATE 2025 : Global Inertial Navigation Expo
Precision in Motion, Innovation in Position

Tagline:

Where Accuracy Meets the Future of Navigation

1. Event Overview

Purpose:
Showcase advancements in INS technologies (FOG, RLG, MEMS, quantum), foster R&D partnerships, and address challenges in high-stakes navigation.

Target Audience:

• Aerospace & Defense Contractors

• Autonomous Vehicle Developers (drones, AGVs, maritime)

• INS Component Manufacturers (gyroscopes, accelerometers)

• Government/Military Procurement Teams

• Research Institutes & Academia

• Space Exploration Agencies

Format: Physical + Virtual Demos
Duration: 3 Days (Including Tech Deep Dives)
Scale: 150+ Exhibitors, 2,500+ Attendees

2. Key Features & Activities

A. Exhibition Zones

• Core Tech Pavilion: MEMS, FOG, RLG, and quantum INS hardware.

• Defense & Aerospace Sector: Military-grade INS, GNSS-denied navigation solutions.

• Emerging Applications Zone: INS for robotics, urban air mobility, undersea exploration.

• Testing & Calibration Corner: Live demos of environmental testing (vibration, thermal, EMI).

B. Conference Sessions

• Keynotes:

  • "Quantum INS: Beyond GPS Limitations" (e.g., speaker from Honeywell or Northrop Grumman)

  • "Autonomy at Scale: INS for Swarm Robotics"

• Technical Tracks:

  • MEMS Miniaturization & SWaP-C Optimization

  • AI-Enhanced Sensor Fusion for Urban Navigation

  • Subsea & Arctic Navigation Challenges

• Workshops:

  • "Calibration Standards for High-Accuracy INS"

  • "Cybersecurity for Critical Navigation Systems"

C. Live Demonstrations

• Drone Obstacle Course: INS performance in GNSS-denied environments.

• Automotive Test Track: INS integration in self-driving vehicles.

• VR Simulation Lab: Space/maritime navigation scenarios.

D. Networking & Deal-Making

• Government RFP Briefings: Closed-door sessions with defense agencies.

• Startup Pitch Arena: Early-stage INS innovators → VC/investor meetings.

• Engineering Roundtables: Problem-solving forums (e.g., "Reducing Drift in MEMS-INS").

3. Logistics

• Venue:

  • Munich Conference Center (proximity to automotive/aerospace hubs)

  • San Jose Convention Center (Silicon Valley tech ecosystem)

• Dates: May 12–14, 2026

• Partners:

  • Industry: Honeywell, Safran, VectorNav, Analog Devices.

  • Associations: IEEE/ION, AIAA, AUVSI.

  • Research: Fraunhofer, MIT Laboratory for Autonomous Systems.

4. Promotion Strategy

• Technical Content: Whitepapers/webinars on "INS in Hypersonic Systems" or "Quantum vs. FOG".

• Targeted Outreach:

  • Defense via Janes Defence Weekly

  • Automotive via SAE International

  • Academia via IEEE Xplore

• Social Campaign: #NAVIGATE2026 + LinkedIn engineering groups.

5. Sponsorship Tiers

6. Success Metrics

• Technical Engagement: 100+ prototype tests/demos conducted.

• Deal Flow: $30M+ in announced partnerships/R&D contracts.

• Knowledge Sharing: 80%+ attendance in technical workshops.

• Global Reach: 40% international attendees.

7. Why This Event Stands Out

• Hands-On Tech Focus: Live testing zones replace passive booths.

• Cross-Industry Bridge: Connects aerospace, automotive, and robotics.

• Future-Proofing: Dedicated tracks for quantum navigation and AI/ML sensor fusion.