Call for Speakers

We have issued a Call for Abstracts for the Drone Forum, inviting discussions on various drone applications, drone policy, and safety regulations. We also encourage speaker submissions that highlight the latest advancements in UAV technology.

Topical areas for consideration include:  

Business & Investment:  

(Examples)  

The Economics of Drones: Exploring drone applications, ROI, and market trends  

Startup Stories: Building a UAV technology business from scratch  

Investing in Drone Technology: What venture capital wants in the growing market  

Commercial Drone Insurance and risk management strategies for UAV operations  

Training & Professional Development:  

(Examples)  

Becoming a licensed drone operator: Essential knowledge for navigating drone policy  

Flight School Live: On-site UAV training and demos for aspiring pilots  

Data Analytics for Drone Pilots: Turning footage into insightful data analytics  

Applications & Industry Impact:  

(Examples)  

Drones in Agriculture: Precision farming applications from above  

Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid: How drones are saving lives  

Infrastructure Inspection and maintenance using UAVs for enhanced efficiency  

Aerial data for urban planning and environmental monitoring: The role of drones  

Logistics and last-mile delivery: Are drones ready for prime time in the supply chain?  

Technology & Innovation:  

(Examples)  

The Future of UAV innovation: What's next for drone technology?  

Autonomous flight and AI integration in drones for smarter operations  

Drone swarms: Exploring collaboration in the skies with UAV technology  

Advancements in drone battery life and power systems for longer flights  

The evolution of payload technology: Sensors, cameras, and beyond in the drone industry  

Policy & Safety:  

(Examples)  

Navigating the skies: FAA regulations and compliance in 2025 for drone operations  

Drone safety regulations and risk mitigation: Best practices for pilots  

Privacy in the age of drones: Legal and ethical considerations in policy  

Airspace management: Integrating drones into shared skies for safe operations  

Building a responsible drone culture: Education and enforcement in the face of new UAV technology  

Specialty & Cross-Sector Topics:  

(Examples)  

Drones and AI: Edge computing in the sky for enhanced drone applications  

Drones and the law: Case studies and litigation trends affecting UAV technology  

Counter-drone technology: Security and defense applications for drone users  

Women in drones: Perspectives from industry leaders promoting inclusivity  

STEM and drones: Engaging the next generation of innovators in UAV technology

Oral Platform Sessions have been designed to allow for three (3) 30-minute speaking slots, focusing on the latest in drone applications, drone policy, and safety regulations. We suggest presenters plan for a 20-minute talk, followed by 10 minutes for Q&A to engage with the audience on these vital topics related to UAV technology.

If you have an interest in presenting and contributing your insights on these subjects, please click on the button below for speaker submissions.

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026.

We have established a speaker fee of $127 to cover our direct costs, especially regarding discussions on drone applications and UAV technology. In the event the speaker is coming in to talk about drone policy and safety regulations, and then leave, we will waive the fee.

To view the tentative agenda layout by day, including discussions on drone applications, drone policy, and safety regulations, click on the link below for more details, including information on speaker submissions and advancements in UAV technology.