Exchange and networking are not only essential pillars of the association's work at UAV DACH. Networks and the exchange of information are also of vital importance for the emerging UAS industry in Europe. XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf will provide ample opportunity for this from March 24 to 26, 2026. The Association for Unmanned Aviation is heavily involved in the planning and implementation of Europe's leading trade fair for autonomous mobility and robotics as co-host. And, of course, we will be using the trade fair days on the Rhine to actively organize opportunities for knowledge transfer and networking.
>> March 23, 2026 <<
UAV DACH General Meeting
The most important decision-making body of the Association for Unmanned Aviation will meet in Düsseldorf on the day before XPONENTIAL Europe to discuss the future course of UAV DACH and make personnel decisions.
>> March 24, 2026 <<
EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM 2026
The EDF is the most important trade conference for unmanned aviation in Europe. Here, decision-makers from politics and authorities meet with manufacturers and UAS operators. The common goal is to find practical solutions to remove regulatory hurdles for commercial drone operations in Europe.
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(Please note: All XPONENTIAL Europe conference tickets include access to the EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM and the XPONENTIAL Europe floor)
>> March 25, 2026 <<
Defense Forum
Defense and critical infrastructure protection will be major topics at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026. Among other things, a separate section of the conference program will be dedicated to this topic area with the Defense Forum.
>> 25. März 2026 >>
Together with the Danish industry cluster Odense Robotics, UAV DACH is hosting a networking event (4:00–5:30 p.m.) for interested members of both organizations. In a relaxed atmosphere, contacts can be made and acquaintances deepened at the UAV DACH booth (Hall 1, Messe Düsseldorf).
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XPONENTIAL Europe is the leading European trade show and conference focused on unmanned systems, autonomy, and enabling technologies across all domains. The event takes place in Düsseldorf from 24–26 March 2026 and brings together technology providers, users, policymakers, and researchers from across Europe and beyond. The EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM takes place on 24 March 2026 as part of the extensive XPONENTIAL Europa conference program.