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:
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Christine Holgate
CEO | Team Global Express
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Tyla Harrington
Editor | Gold Coast Bulletin
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Christine Holgate – In conversation with Tyla Harrington.
PANEL DISCUSSION
FOCUS: The future for Logistics in Advanced Air Mobility.
PANEL
Amelia Evans
CEO | Queensland Airports
PANEL
Liesl Haris
CEO | GAP Drone
PANEL
Sara Hales
GM Ops | Archerfield Airport
THURSDAY
12 NOVEMBER
12:30PM
PRESENTED BY:
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His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia & NZ
FRIDAY
13 NOVEMBER
12:30PM
PRESENTED BY:
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Steve Baxter
Founder & Lead Investor | Beaten Zone Venture Partners
PANEL DISCUSSION
FOCUS: Where Defence Meets Commercial Innovation. Exploring how defence and commerical drone technologies can learn from each other, share information and accelerate what’s possible.
MODERATOR
Steve Baxter
Founder & Lead Investor | Beaten Zone Venture Partners
PANEL
Wing Commander
Keirin Joyce
Deputy Director Disruptive Experimentation | RAAF
PANEL
Dr. Joni Sytsma
Founder & 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.