AUVSI Unveils Board Leadership at XPONENTIAL 2026 as Autonomy Moves to Scale 

May 11, 2026

The autonomy industry is entering its next phase—and AUVSI is aligning its leadership accordingly. 

At XPONENTIAL 2026, the world’s largest global conference dedicated to the cross-domain robotics and autonomous systems industry, AUVSI, the trade association for the industry and co-host of XPONENTIAL, announced its newly elected members, underscoring the experience and alignment driving the next phase of growth.  

The announcement comes as the industry moves from experimentation to scaled deployment, underscored by recent projections such as Oppenheimer’s February 2026 report that the drone market alone could grow from $45 billion today to $400 billion within a decade, positioning drones as the first large-scale deployment of physical AI. Reflecting that momentum, XPONENTIAL features a sold-out show floor and record demand for engagement, bringing together leaders from across industry and government to focus on real-world deployment at scale.  

Across air, ground, and maritime domains, AUVSI and its members are advancing trusted systems, shaping policy, and accelerating real-world adoption. That momentum is supported in part by the strategic guidance of AUVSI’s Board.  

“As the industry scales, leadership matters,” said Michael Robbins, AUVSI President and CEO. “Our Board brings the perspective needed to help our organization continue to advance trusted technologies, drive policy progress, and support the companies delivering real-world autonomy today.” 

Board Members – Fulfilling the remaining year on the 2024-2027 Term 

• Jason Lamb, The LGL Group 
• Max Rosen, Echodyne 

Board Members – 2026-2029 Term 

• Greg Davis, Overwatch Imaging (returning board member) 
• Todd Graetz, Aerolane (returning board member) 
• Brendan Schulman, Boston Dynamics (returning board member) 
• Steve Boraz, Leidos (new board member) 
• Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions (new board member) 
• Ben Ivers, The Boeing Company (new board member) 

AUVSI also recognizes the contributions of outgoing Board members for their service and lasting impact on the organization and the broader autonomy ecosystem.