The Ultimate 2026 Global Drone & Robotics Event Calendar
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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. Thatโs why weโve compiled the most comprehensive 2026 global calendar available. This isnโt just a list of photography meetups; itโs 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 6-9 | CES 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Consumer & Enterprise Tech |
| Jan 11-13 | Imaging USA | Nashville, TN | Photography & Aerial Imaging |
| Jan 13-15 | Intl. Armoured Vehicles | London, UK | Ground Robotics/C-UAS |
| Jan 20-22 | UMEX 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Unmanned Systems & Defense |
| Jan 20-23 | SHOT Show 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Tactical UAS & C-UAS |
| Jan 27-28 | Future Indirect Fires Summit | Arlington, VA | Precision Fires & UAS |
| FEBRUARY | |||
| Feb 2-3 | UAV Technology USA | Arlington, VA | Military & Defense UAVs |
| Feb 3-8 | Singapore Airshow | Singapore | Global Aerospace & Defense |
| Feb 8-12 | World Defense Show | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Major Global Defense Expo |
| Feb 10-12 | SAWS 2026 | Fort Walton, FL | Special Air Warfare |
| Feb 10-12 | WEST 2026 | San Diego, CA | Naval Tech & Robotics |
| Feb 11-12 | NC Adv. Mobility Symposium | Raleigh, NC | AAM & UAS Innovation |
| Feb 16-18 | Geo Week 2026 | Denver, CO | Lidar & Geospatial UAS |
| Feb 18-19 | Joint Fires Summit | United States | Tactical Precision/UAS |
| Feb 23-25 | AFA Warfare Symposium | Aurora, CO | Air Force Technology |
| Feb 24-26 | Intl. Military Helicopter | London, UK | Vertical Lift & UAS |
| Feb 25-26 | Chatham House Defense | London, UK | Security & UAS Policy |
| Feb 25-27 | Drone Show Korea | Busan, S. Korea | Asiaโs Premier UAS Expo |
| MARCH | |||
| Mar 3-4 | Loitering Munitions Summit | United States | Tactical Strike UAS |
| Mar 4-5 | Disasters Expo Miami | Miami, FL | SAR & Disaster Response |
| Mar 9-11 | Future Soldier Technology | London, UK | Dismounted Robotics/UAS |
| Mar 9-12 | VERTICON (formerly Heli-Expo) | Atlanta, GA | Vertical Lift & eVTOL/AAM |
| Mar 10-11 | NACON (DRONERESPONDERS) | Williamsburg, VA | Public Safety UAS |
| Mar 10-12 | Oceanology International | London, UK | Underwater Drones/ROVs |
| Mar 10-12 | embedded world 2026 | Nuremberg, DE | UAS Computing/Hardware |
| Mar 10-12 | Security & Policing | London, UK | Gov. Global Security/UAS |
| Mar 10-12 | RPAS in Australian Skies | Australia | Regulatory/Commercial UAS |
| Mar 10-13 | Amsterdam Drone Week | Amsterdam, NL | Urban Air Mobility (UAM) |
| Mar 11-13 | Dronitaly | Bologna, Italy | Civil & Commercial Drones |
| Mar 24 | European Drone Forum | Germany | EU UAS Regulations |
| Mar 24-26 | XPONENTIAL Europe | Dรผsseldorf, DE | Unmanned Systems |
| Mar 24-26 | AUSA Global Force | Huntsville, AL | Military Robotics |
| Mar 24-26 | DEFSEC West 2026 | Canada | Aerospace & Defense |
| Mar 25-26 | BAPCO 2026 | Coventry, UK | Public Safety Communications |
| Mar 25-27 | Asia Pacific Maritime | Singapore | Marine Tech & USVs |
| Mar 31-Apr 1 | Drones & Uncrewed Asia | Singapore | Commercial UAS Hub |
| Mar 31-Apr 2 | Military Flight Training | Switzerland | Training & Simulation |
| APRIL | |||
| Apr 7-9 | CAF Outlooks 2026 | Canada | Canadian Armed Forces Tech |
| Apr 8-9 | Geospatial & Space Forum | UAE | Intelligence & Innovation |
| Apr 8-9 | Unmanned & Autonomous Summit | United States | Defense Policy & UAS |
| Apr 13-15 | Military Robotics & Autonomous Systems | London, UK | Allied Defense Robotics |
| Apr 14-16 | Undersea Defence Tech (UDT) | London, UK | UUVs & Maritime Defense |
| Apr 14-19 | SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Lakeland, FL | Aerospace & Airshow |
| Apr 15-17 | Army Aviation Mission Summit | Nashville, TN | Army Air Tech & UAS |
| Apr 18-22 | NAB Show 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | Media & Photography Drones |
| Apr 19-22 | Sea Air Space 2026 | National Harbor, MD | Maritime Defense Tech |
| Apr 20-22 | Counter UAS Technology Europe | London, UK | C-UAS & Tactical EW |
| Apr 21-23 | Commercial UAV Expo Europe | Amsterdam, NL | Industrial UAS Hub |
| Apr 22-23 | Armoured Vehicle Awareness | London, UK | Ground Autonomy/Sensors |
| Apr 23 | Battery Tech Expo | Silverstone, UK | UAS Power & Propulsion |
| Apr 25 | Drone Safety Day | Nationwide (US) | FAA Community Awareness |
| Apr 27-30 | Canadian Hydrographic Conf. | Canada | Mapping, USVs & Robotics |
| Apr 27-May 1 | Geospatial World Forum | Netherlands | GIS & Mapping Drones |
| Apr 28-29 | Aerospace Tech Week Europe | Munich, DE | Avionics & UAS Systems |
| Apr 28-30 | Modern Day Marine | Washington, DC | Expeditionary Robotics |
| Apr 28-30 | Milipol TechX Summit | Singapore | Homeland Security/SAR |
| MAY | |||
| May 5-7 | Sensors Converge 2026 | Santa Clara, CA | Autonomous Sensors/IoT |
| May 5-9 | SAHA EXPO 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey | Global Defense Ecosystem |
| May 11-14 | AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 | Detroit, MI | The Industry’s Largest Event |
| May 12-14 | Dubai Airport Show | Dubai, UAE | Airside Ground Robotics |
| May 26-28 | Expert Security / FireTech | Kyiv, Ukraine | Combat-Proven Tech |
| May 27-28 | Robotics Summit & Expo | Boston, MA | Engineering & Design |
| JUNE | |||
| Jun 3-4 | International Drone Show | Odense, Denmark | European BVLOS Testing |
| Jun 3-6 | HEMUS 2026 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Defense & UAS Hub |
| Jun 6-8 | RotorTech 2026 | Australia | Vertical Flight Expo |
| Jun 9-10 | INTERPOL Unmanned Expert Summit | Oslo, Norway | Law Enforcement UAS |
| Jun 9-11 | AutoSens Detroit | Detroit, MI | ADVA/Autonomous Sensing |
| Jun 9-11 | Seawork 2026 | Southampton, UK | Commercial Marine/USVs |
| Jun 15-19 | Eurosatory | Paris, France | Land Defense & Robotics |
| Jun 16-18 | Critical Communications World | London, UK | Public Safety Comms |
| Jun 16-18 | Autonomous Ship Expo | Amsterdam, NL | Marine Autonomy |
| Jun 22-24 | EDRC 2026 | Houston, TX | Energy Drone & Robotics |
| Jun 23-25 | World Police Summit | Dubai, UAE | Tactical/Police Robotics |
| JULY – DECEMBER | |||
| Jul 20-26 | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | World’s Largest Airshow |
| Aug 24-26 | UTAC | Perry, GA | Tactical Drone Training |
| Sep 1-3 | Commercial UAV Expo | Las Vegas, NV | Leading US Commercial Show |
| Sep 25-27 | IT Arena Lviv | Lviv, Ukraine | Defense Tech Hub |
| Oct 24-27 | IACP 2026 | Orlando, FL | Chiefs of Police Expo |
| Nov 9-11 | SADEX 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Middle East UAS Growth |
| Dec 2-4 | Intl. WorkBoat Show | New Orleans, LA | Marine 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 weโll get it added!
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