Maryland at xponential
Get to Know Maryland
Maryland is where tomorrow’s technologies take flight today. From the heart of America’s tech sector, we launch innovations that span the globe. Our team, along with a delegation of Maryland companies, will represent Maryland at Xponential, hosted by AUVSI on May 11-14, 2026. Visit our team at Booth No. 32013 to see what Maryland offers businesses, and meet the leaders behind some aerospace companies that proudly call Maryland home.
Connect with us
Attending Xponential? Schedule a meeting with a Maryland Commerce team member at our booth no. 32013 to see how Maryland can support your business.
Get to Know the Maryland Delegation
Maxtena provides advanced beamforming antennas, RF and Cybersecurity products & solutions for terrestrial and satellite-based networks. The company uses Dynamic Aperture Technology (DAT) to design extremely lightweight and high-performance helical, patch and LTE antenna solutions for wireless communications.
Contact: Loubna Benchekroun
Reactel is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance RF, Microwave and Millimeter Wave filters, multiplexers and multifunction assemblies covering DC to 67 GHz for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. Reactel has built a reputation for engineering excellence and technical innovation in mission-critical applications.
Contact: Jim Assurian
The UMD UAS Research and Operations Center (UROC) is dedicated to facilitating the safe and effective use of UAS in research and educational settings for University faculty and students; providing expert technical and operational support to public and private entities employing UAS in new and innovative ways; and to advancing the state of the art in UAS and their seamless integration into the National Airspace System.
Contact: John Slaughter
Aerospace Leader
In Maryland, aerospace and aviation companies have next-door access to leaders in the industry, including: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, The Space Telescope Science Institute, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab and Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
In addition to the opportunities available through collaboration with these institutions, Maryland also offers a leading tech workforce, a robust network of airports, and a burgeoning uncrewed aviation subsector.
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Innovation in the Air
With dedicated facilities, a collaborative environment, and a talented workforce, Maryland has a robust uncrewed vehicle community.
