Defence & Security
Unmanned technologies are reshaping modern defence and security – not least on today’s battlefields. From frontline operations and intelligence gathering to protecting infrastructure and supporting counterterrorism, disaster response, and law enforcement, drones have become indispensable assets. They provide real-time situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and reduce risks to personnel.
This theme examines how operational experience, interoperability, and technological innovation are driving the next generation of defence capabilities in an increasingly complex and contested security landscape. Participants will gain insights into real-world applications, lessons learned, and the future role of unmanned systems in strengthening resilience and readiness.
Industry use cases & new technologies
Drone technology is rapidly reshaping industries, providing efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions to real-world challenges. This theme highlights the most impactful applications across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and environmental monitoring.
Emerging technologies like AI-driven autonomy, swarm operations, and multi-sensor fusion are pushing the boundaries of what drones can achieve. By combining proven cases with cutting-edge innovations, participants will gain a clear view of how unmanned systems deliver measurable value, scale successfully, and open new business opportunities.
Unmanned on Land and Sea
Innovation beyond the skies is unlocking new opportunities across land, sea, and subsea domains. This theme highlights unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), surface vessels (USVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that redefine operations in offshore energy, maritime security, environmental monitoring, logistics, and defense.
Advances in autonomy, navigation, and sensor fusion are enabling systems to operate more reliably and collaboratively, often in conjunction with aerial platforms. Participants will discover how cross-domain unmanned solutions increase safety, reduce costs, and deliver smarter insights for complex missions.
Integrated Airspace
As drone adoption accelerates, integrating them safely into existing skies has become a critical challenge. This theme examines Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), detect-and-avoid technologies, regulatory frameworks, and operational concepts that enable drones to operate alongside manned aviation.
Success depends on collaboration between regulators, service providers, and industry, as well as adaptive policies that balance innovation with safety and privacy. Participants will gain insights into frameworks, case studies, and pathways that make integration both secure and commercially viable.
