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The American Conference Institute will host its fifth annual Unmanned Systems West forum from September 8 to 9, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza San Diego – Mission Valley, bringing together defense leaders advancing next-generation UxS technologies.
The event serves as a premier West Coast forum for defense leaders advancing next-generation uncrewed systems technologies. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into systems designed to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, deliver real-time situational awareness, and empower faster, smarter decision-making in complex missions. The Unmanned Systems West forum provides access to cutting-edge insights, mission-ready strategies, and high-level connections aimed at driving operational advantage.
The 2026 forum will bring together military leaders, government agencies, defense organizations, and industry specialists to review developments in autonomous and uncrewed systems across air, maritime, and multi-domain operations. The agenda will cover operational readiness, maritime security, autonomous decision-making, swarm operations, and counter-UxS strategies.
The two-day program includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical briefings, networking sessions, and exhibitor engagement opportunities. Featured sessions will examine real-world lessons from UxS and counter-UxS warfare, undersea autonomy, maritime robotics, AI-driven autonomy, swarm warfare, and special operations integration.
Attendees will also have access to networking receptions, sponsor showcases, exhibitor engagement opportunities, and discussions with defense organizations, technology providers, and government stakeholders.
The event organizer, the American Conference Institute, operates as a think-tank staffed by industry specialists, lawyers, and other professionals. The organization is devoted to providing the business intelligence that senior decision-makers need to respond to challenges both in the United States and around the world by monitoring trends and developments across major industry sectors, the law, and public policy.
Attendees can secure an additional 10% discount when registering by utilizing the promotional code D10-999-UST27 during the registration process.
