Congress
The Congress for Autonomous Systems Already Changing the World
Global Drone® Congress brings together global keynote speakers, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators and sector specialists to examine how drones, robotics, AI and autonomous systems are being deployed today—and what must happen next.
Beyond the Future
Hosted across two concurrent rooms at Cbus Super Stadium over three days, the program explores technologies transforming aviation, defence, agriculture, emergency response, ecology, infrastructure, investment and the low-altitude economy.
This is not a conversation about whether these technologies will arrive.
They have arrived.
The Congress is about how industries, governments and communities can use them intelligently, safely and at scale.
6
Congress Streams
3
Days
1
Powerful Global Conversation
Six Industry-Leading Congress Streams
Advanced Air Mobility
Wednesday 11 November
Explore the systems, infrastructure, policy, energy and investment required to integrate Advanced Air Mobility into transport, logistics, emergency services and regional connectivity.
Agri-Business
Wednesday 11 November
Discover how drones, robotics and AI are already helping producers monitor crops, manage livestock, improve spraying precision, conserve resources and address workforce shortages.
Defence Robotics & Counter-UAS
Thursday 12 November
Examine how autonomous systems are changing defence, security and the protection of critical infrastructure—from uncrewed platforms to technologies designed to detect and counter aerial threats.
Technology, Ecology, Conservation & Natural Disaster Response
Thursday 12 November
See how autonomous systems are supporting environmental monitoring, conservation, emergency response, medical logistics, search and rescue, and disaster resilience.
Mining, Construction & Asset Management
Friday 13 November
Explore real-world deployment of autonomous systems across mining, construction and asset management, from onsite construction robotics and multi-modal platforms to autonomous mining operations.
Entertainment & Sport
Friday 13 November
Explore how drones are transforming filmmaking, sports coverage and live entertainment, from cinematic aerial storytelling to capturing high-speed action in ways traditional cameras cannot.
Future Invest
Friday 13 November
Connecting technology founders and scale-ups with investors, venture capital, government, industry and corporate partners seeking the next generation of autonomous capability.
Why Attend?
- Hear from leaders operating at the forefront of autonomous systems.
- Understand where industries and government are investing.
- Explore technologies already delivering measurable outcomes.
- Build relationships with global and domestic decision-makers.
- Discover suppliers, partners and investment opportunities.
- See solutions demonstrated live in the Drone Zone.
- Connect Congress insight with Expo capability.
Turn Insight Into Experience
Beyond the Conference Room
The Congress extends beyond the conference rooms and into the broader Global Drone® experience. Delegates can explore the Expo, connect with exhibitors, see autonomous systems operating live in the Drone Zone and continue conversations across the wider event environment.
Plan Your Congress Experience
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