Call for Speakers

We have issued a Call for Abstracts  for the Drone Forum.

Topical areas for consideration include:

Technology & Innovation:

(Examples)

• The Future of UAV Innovation: What's Next for Drone Tech?
• Autonomous Flight and AI Integration in Drones
• Drone Swarms: Collaboration in the Skies
• Advancements in Drone Battery Life and Power Systems
• The Evolution of Payload Technology: Sensors, Cameras, and Beyond

Policy & Safety:

(Examples)

• Navigating the Skies: FAA Regulations and Compliance in 2025
• Drone Safety and Risk Mitigation: Best Practices
• Privacy in the Age of Drones: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Airspace Management: Integrating Drones into Shared Skies
• Building a Responsible Drone Culture: Education and Enforcement

Applications & Industry Impact:

(Examples)

• Drones in Agriculture: Precision Farming from Above
• Disaster Response and Humanitarian Aid: Drones Saving Lives
• Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Using UAVs
• Aerial Data for Urban Planning and Environmental Monitoring
• Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery: Are Drones Ready for Prime Time?

Business & Investment:

(Examples)

• The Economics of Drones: Opportunities, ROI, and Market Trends
• Startup Stories: Building a UAV Business from Scratch
• Investing in Drone Technology: What Venture Capital Wants
• Commercial Drone Insurance and Risk Management

Training & Professional Development:

(Examples)

• Becoming a Licensed Drone Operator: What You Need to Know
• Flight School Live: On-Site UAV Training & Demos
• Data Analytics for Drone Pilots: Turning Footage into Insight

Specialty & Cross-Sector Topics:

(Examples)

• Drones and AI: Edge Computing in the Sky
• Drones and the Law: Case Studies and Litigation Trends
• Counter-Drone Technology: Security and Defense Applications
• Women in Drones: Perspectives from Industry Leaders
• STEM and Drones: Engaging the Next Generation of Innovators

Oral Platform Sessions have been designed to allow for three (3) 30 minute speaking slots.  We suggest presenters plan for a 20 minute talk and allow 10 minutes for Q&A.

 If you have an interest in presenting please click on the button below.

Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026.

We have established a speaker fee of $127 to cover our direct costs. In the event the speaker is coming in to talk and then leave, we will waive the fee.

To view the tentative agenda layout by day click on the link below.