The Technology Reshaping Our World Is Already Here.
Global Drone® 2026 brings together industry, government, investors, innovators, educators and the public for a world-first three-day event spanning the Congress, Expo and Drone Zone.
6
INDUSTRY-LEADING
CONGRESS STREAMS
3
DAYS ON THE
GOLD COAST
GLOBAL
BRANDS
120
LIVE
DEMONSTRATIONS
CBUS SUPER STADIUM | GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
One Event. Three Powerful Experiences.
INDUSTRY & BUSINESS
Congress
Big ideas. Real applications. The people driving change.
Join global keynote speakers, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators and sector specialists across a three-day Congress exploring the technologies, opportunities and challenges shaping autonomous systems and the low-altitude economy.
Public Visitors
Expo
See what is already possible.
Discover aerial, terrestrial and marine drones, robotics, AI, autonomous platforms, aerospace technology and industry solutions from over 200 global brands.
Meet the businesses building, operating and applying these technologies today and witness them live in action.
Public Visitors
Drone Zone
Six Industry-Leading Congress Streams
Explore six industry-leading congress streams bringing together experts, innovators and decision-makers to examine the technologies, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of autonomous systems.
Australia's
Gold Coast
- The Home of Global Drone®
- Access via Gold Coast Airport
- Innovation Destination
- Business Meets Lifestyle
- Stay, Explore & Experience
GLOBAL DRONE®
Exhibit
Put Your Capability Where the Market Can See It
Showcase your business at a world-first event platform.
Global Drone® 2026 gives exhibitors direct access to industry leaders, government stakeholders, investors, buyers, media, educators and public audiences across one of the world’s most dynamic technology sectors.
Global Drone®
Sponsor
Align Your Brand with the Technology Moving the World Forward—Right Now
Connect with industry, government, investment, education and public audiences through one powerful event platform.
Global Drone® 2026 offers sponsors and partners a distinctive opportunity to build authority, create relationships and demonstrate leadership across drones, robotics, AI, Advanced Air Mobility and autonomous systems.
GLOBAL DRONE® IS COMING
LATEST FROM GLOBAL DRONE
News & Insights
Explore the ideas, technologies and industry trends shaping drones, robotics, AI, autonomous systems and the rapidly evolving low-altitude economy.
Be Part of Global Drone® 2026
Choose your pathway and be part of Global Drone®, the world-first event platform bringing drones, robotics, AI, Advanced Air Mobility, defence, agritech, investment, education and live demonstrations together on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Global Drone® is an 18+ event, with all attendees subject to security screening.
Students under 18 may attend Future Careers Day on Friday 13 November as part of a registered school group, or accompanied by a parent or guardian.