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Curious who you'll meet at the Next Generation UAS Summit 2026?

Our attendee snapshot features senior leaders from across the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Navy, and United States Space Force, alongside key organizations such as Office of Naval Research, Federal Aviation Administration, and Joint Air Power Competence Centre, as well as innovative companies like Skydio and Thales Group.

With representation spanning operational units, acquisition commands, and emerging tech leaders, this is a highly targeted audience driving the future of unmanned and autonomous systems.

IDGA’s Next Generation UAS Summit will debut this June 23-24 in the Arlington, VA area. The summit will explore how the U.S. military will achieve drone dominance through a sovereign industrial base, low-cost systems, AI-enabled autonomy, reclassified drone munitions, and a rapidly trained operational force.

During the two-day summit, attendees from across the U.S. military and industry will join under one roof to discuss the intricacies of achieving drone dominance. The following infographic shares five key themes at this year’s conference.