As the drone and robotics industries continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, staying ahead of the curve means being in the room where it happens. From the shifting regulatory landscape and the rise of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to the latest breakthroughs in AI-driven autonomy and tactical defense, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the uncrewed systems ecosystem.

Whether you are a commercial operator, a recreational flier, a hardware engineer, a public safety professional, or a drone industry enthusiast, navigating the global event circuit can be a challenge. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve compiled the most comprehensive 2026 global calendar available. This isnโ€™t just a list of photography meetups; itโ€™s a deep dive into the trade shows and congresses that actually move the needle in the US and across the globe.

Below is your hyperlinked roadmap to 2026. Bookmark this page, as we will be updating it continuously with new dates, “Call for Speaker” deadlines, and registration links.

Date Event Location Primary Focus
JANUARY
Jan 6-9CES 2026Las Vegas, NVConsumer & Enterprise Tech
Jan 11-13Imaging USANashville, TNPhotography & Aerial Imaging
Jan 13-15Intl. Armoured VehiclesLondon, UKGround Robotics/C-UAS
Jan 20-22UMEX 2026Abu Dhabi, UAEUnmanned Systems & Defense
Jan 20-23SHOT Show 2026Las Vegas, NVTactical UAS & C-UAS
Jan 27-28Future Indirect Fires SummitArlington, VAPrecision Fires & UAS
FEBRUARY
Feb 2-3UAV Technology USAArlington, VAMilitary & Defense UAVs
Feb 3-8Singapore AirshowSingaporeGlobal Aerospace & Defense
Feb 8-12World Defense ShowRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaMajor Global Defense Expo
Feb 10-12SAWS 2026Fort Walton, FLSpecial Air Warfare
Feb 10-12WEST 2026San Diego, CANaval Tech & Robotics
Feb 11-12NC Adv. Mobility SymposiumRaleigh, NCAAM & UAS Innovation
Feb 16-18Geo Week 2026Denver, COLidar & Geospatial UAS
Feb 18-19Joint Fires SummitUnited StatesTactical Precision/UAS
Feb 23-25AFA Warfare SymposiumAurora, COAir Force Technology
Feb 24-26Intl. Military HelicopterLondon, UKVertical Lift & UAS
Feb 25-26Chatham House DefenseLondon, UKSecurity & UAS Policy
Feb 25-27Drone Show KoreaBusan, S. KoreaAsiaโ€™s Premier UAS Expo
MARCH
Mar 3-4Loitering Munitions SummitUnited StatesTactical Strike UAS
Mar 4-5Disasters Expo MiamiMiami, FLSAR & Disaster Response
Mar 9-11Future Soldier TechnologyLondon, UKDismounted Robotics/UAS
Mar 9-12VERTICON (formerly Heli-Expo)Atlanta, GAVertical Lift & eVTOL/AAM
Mar 10-11NACON (DRONERESPONDERS)Williamsburg, VAPublic Safety UAS
Mar 10-12Oceanology InternationalLondon, UKUnderwater Drones/ROVs
Mar 10-12embedded world 2026Nuremberg, DEUAS Computing/Hardware
Mar 10-12Security & PolicingLondon, UKGov. Global Security/UAS
Mar 10-12RPAS in Australian SkiesAustraliaRegulatory/Commercial UAS
Mar 10-13Amsterdam Drone WeekAmsterdam, NLUrban Air Mobility (UAM)
Mar 11-13DronitalyBologna, ItalyCivil & Commercial Drones
Mar 24European Drone ForumGermanyEU UAS Regulations
Mar 24-26XPONENTIAL EuropeDรผsseldorf, DEUnmanned Systems
Mar 24-26AUSA Global ForceHuntsville, ALMilitary Robotics
Mar 24-26DEFSEC West 2026CanadaAerospace & Defense
Mar 25-26BAPCO 2026Coventry, UKPublic Safety Communications
Mar 25-27Asia Pacific MaritimeSingaporeMarine Tech & USVs
Mar 31-Apr 1Drones & Uncrewed AsiaSingaporeCommercial UAS Hub
Mar 31-Apr 2Military Flight TrainingSwitzerlandTraining & Simulation
APRIL
Apr 7-9CAF Outlooks 2026CanadaCanadian Armed Forces Tech
Apr 8-9Geospatial & Space ForumUAEIntelligence & Innovation
Apr 8-9Unmanned & Autonomous SummitUnited StatesDefense Policy & UAS
Apr 13-15Military Robotics & Autonomous SystemsLondon, UKAllied Defense Robotics
Apr 14-16Undersea Defence Tech (UDT)London, UKUUVs & Maritime Defense
Apr 14-19SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace ExpoLakeland, FLAerospace & Airshow
Apr 15-17Army Aviation Mission SummitNashville, TNArmy Air Tech & UAS
Apr 18-22NAB Show 2026Las Vegas, NVMedia & Photography Drones
Apr 19-22Sea Air Space 2026National Harbor, MDMaritime Defense Tech
Apr 20-22Counter UAS Technology EuropeLondon, UKC-UAS & Tactical EW
Apr 21-23Commercial UAV Expo EuropeAmsterdam, NLIndustrial UAS Hub
Apr 22-23Armoured Vehicle AwarenessLondon, UKGround Autonomy/Sensors
Apr 23Battery Tech ExpoSilverstone, UKUAS Power & Propulsion
Apr 25Drone Safety DayNationwide (US)FAA Community Awareness
Apr 27-30Canadian Hydrographic Conf.CanadaMapping, USVs & Robotics
Apr 27-May 1Geospatial World ForumNetherlandsGIS & Mapping Drones
Apr 28-29Aerospace Tech Week EuropeMunich, DEAvionics & UAS Systems
Apr 28-30Modern Day MarineWashington, DCExpeditionary Robotics
Apr 28-30Milipol TechX SummitSingaporeHomeland Security/SAR
MAY
May 5-7Sensors Converge 2026Santa Clara, CAAutonomous Sensors/IoT
May 5-9SAHA EXPO 2026Istanbul, TurkeyGlobal Defense Ecosystem
May 11-14AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026Detroit, MIThe Industry’s Largest Event
May 12-14Dubai Airport ShowDubai, UAEAirside Ground Robotics
May 26-28Expert Security / FireTechKyiv, UkraineCombat-Proven Tech
May 27-28Robotics Summit & ExpoBoston, MAEngineering & Design
JUNE
Jun 3-4International Drone ShowOdense, DenmarkEuropean BVLOS Testing
Jun 3-6HEMUS 2026Plovdiv, BulgariaDefense & UAS Hub
Jun 6-8RotorTech 2026AustraliaVertical Flight Expo
Jun 9-10INTERPOL Unmanned Expert SummitOslo, NorwayLaw Enforcement UAS
Jun 9-11AutoSens DetroitDetroit, MIADVA/Autonomous Sensing
Jun 9-11Seawork 2026Southampton, UKCommercial Marine/USVs
Jun 15-19EurosatoryParis, FranceLand Defense & Robotics
Jun 16-18Critical Communications WorldLondon, UKPublic Safety Comms
Jun 16-18Autonomous Ship ExpoAmsterdam, NLMarine Autonomy
Jun 22-24EDRC 2026Houston, TXEnergy Drone & Robotics
Jun 23-25World Police SummitDubai, UAETactical/Police Robotics
JULY – DECEMBER
Jul 20-26EAA AirVenture OshkoshOshkosh, WIWorld’s Largest Airshow
Aug 24-26UTACPerry, GATactical Drone Training
Sep 1-3Commercial UAV ExpoLas Vegas, NVLeading US Commercial Show
Sep 25-27IT Arena LvivLviv, UkraineDefense Tech Hub
Oct 24-27IACP 2026Orlando, FLChiefs of Police Expo
Nov 9-11SADEX 2026Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaMiddle East UAS Growth
Dec 2-4Intl. WorkBoat ShowNew Orleans, LAMarine Autonomy Hub

Think we missed one? Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive resource for the industry. If you are an organizer or know of a drone, robotics, or aerospace event that should be on this list for 2026, please reach out to us with the details, and weโ€™ll get it added!


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