The NextGen Flight: UAV & Drone Summit ANZ will bring together government agencies, defence leaders, emergency services, regulators, and industry innovators to explore the future of uncrewed aviation across Australia and New Zealand. As UAV technology rapidly advances, its impact on national security, emergency response, infrastructure, and industry is becoming transformative.

Across ANZ, drones are reshaping how organisations operate — from defence and border surveillance to agriculture, logistics, and utilities. With new opportunities emerging from AI, autonomy, and swarm technologies, and increasing focus on sovereign capability and regulation, collaboration between government and industry has never been more critical.

The 2026 Summit will serve as the premier meeting point for UAV and drone leaders, providing a platform to address key challenges such as airspace integration, counter-UAV systems, data governance, safety regulation, and public trust. Attendees will gain insight into the technologies and policies driving the next decade of UAV innovation and capability.

The event will be held on May 26, 2026, Canberra, Australia. Download the sponsorship guide to see why you should be part of this landmark event.