21 May 2026
Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, announced the conference program for its 2026 event. Taking place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV, the program features more than 50 sessions organized under the theme Actionable Insights — real-world strategies that drive efficiency, safety, and success across Energy and Utilities, Construction, Agriculture, Infrastructure and Transportation, and beyond.
The conference program is taking shape — and it started with the commercial drone community. Earlier this year, organizers asked operators, pilots, service providers, fleet managers, and industry professionals a direct question: what do you actually need from a conference? That feedback shaped every decision made in building the 2026 program. The result is a no-filler lineup of practitioners, operators, and decision-makers sharing what they have learned and what attendees can put to work starting on day one.
"When we surveyed the commercial drone community about what they need from a conference, the message was consistent: practical content, grounded in what operators are actually doing. That shaped every content decision for this program from the tracks we built, the session formats we chose, and the voices we sought out. From BVLOS implementation and workforce development to AI in the field and sector-specific operations, the goal was always the same: send people home with something they can use the following Monday, and beyond." — Matt Collins, Content Manager, Commercial UAV News
What Attendees Will Take Home
Attendees will leave with practical knowledge they can apply immediately including a clear understanding of what Part 108 and BVLOS mean for day-to-day operations; field-tested workflows from energy, AEC, transportation, and agriculture programs already delivering results; proven approaches to integrating aerial and ground-based data; strategies for hiring, training, and growing a drone business; a grounded view of where AI and autonomy are deployable today; and safety practices drawn from real incident analysis. Every session is led by practitioners who have done the work and is designed to send attendees home with answers, not just ideas.
"Our focus is truly what sets Commercial UAV Expo apart. The conference and exhibition is built entirely around the goal of serving the proven and real needs of the commercial UAS community. Every session, exhibitor, and conversation on the show floor is centered on how UAVs are being used right now to improve safety, increase efficiency, and deliver measurable results across industries. That focus is what brings the right people to Las Vegas every year, and it is what makes the connections and conversations here so valuable." — Adrianne Madden, Event Director, Diversified
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 also features co-located programming from DRONERESPONDERS, the public safety UAS event presented by AIRT (Airborne International Response Team), and an expanded Exhibit Hall featuring hundreds of solution providers showcasing the latest in airframes, software, sensors, and services. The Exhibit Hall will also include the Pilot Hub, presented by Pilot Institute, offering hands-on sessions and expert talks accessible to all attendees.
The full conference program, including complete session descriptions, speaker details, and the day-by-day agenda, is available now at www.expouav.com/event-schedule. Registration is open at www.expouav.com.
About Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation. The event will take place September 1-3, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified’s technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).
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