KEYNOTE LUNCHEONS
Big Ideas. Influential People. Conversations That Move Industries.
Global Drone® Keynote Luncheons are premium networking and thought-leadership experiences held daily throughout Global Drone®.
Each luncheon brings delegates, speakers, industry leaders, government stakeholders, investors and partners together around a defining issue or opportunity shaping autonomous systems and the low-altitude economy.
They are designed to create the conversations that do not always happen from the conference floor—where insight becomes connection, and connection becomes action.
Luncheon Experiences
Three days of premium conversations, leadership and connection
Each Keynote Luncheon brings together senior leaders, speakers and industry voices for a premium midday experience within the Global Drone® Congress.
Keynote Luncheons are separately ticketed and are not included in the Congress Pass unless otherwise stated. Program details, speakers and session content are subject to change.
WEDNESDAY
11 NOVEMBER
12:30PM
PRESENTED BY:
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Christine Holgate
CEO, Team Global Express
THURSDAY
12 NOVEMBER
12:30PM
PRESENTED BY:
SPEAKER
Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Ukraine Ambassador to Australia
FRIDAY
13 NOVEMBER
12:30PM
PRESENTED BY:
KEYNOTE
Steve Baxter
Beaten Zone Venture Partners
FOCUS | Where Defence Meets Commercial Innovation. Exploring how defence and commercial drone technologies can learn from each other, share innovation and accelerate what’s possible.
PANEL
Wing Commander
Keirin Joyce RAAF
PANEL
Dr. Joni Sytsma
CEO | Rocket Fast Drones
PANEL
Josh Bailey
Test Lead | Keelback
IMPORTANT
Secure Your Keynote Luncheon Ticket
Keynote Luncheons are premium, separately ticketed experiences within the Global Drone® Congress. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Program details, speakers and session content are subject to change.
Premium Access
Keynote Luncheons are a separately ticketed experience within the Global Drone® Congress, offering a more intimate setting for high-level conversation, networking and thought leadership.
Places are limited, and a Congress Pass does not automatically include access to a Keynote Luncheon. A separate luncheon ticket is required unless otherwise stated.
- High-profile keynote presentation.
- Facilitated industry discussion.
- Premium dining.
- Access to senior decision-makers.
- Curated networking.
- Focused industry conversation.
Plan Your Congress Experience
Explore the full program, secure your Congress Pass and discover the premium Keynote Luncheon experiences available across Global Drone® 2026.