Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026
Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 will bring together military leaders, defense technology experts, government stakeholders, and industry representatives to examine developments in UGVs, UAS, robotics, anti-drone systems, and AI-enabled capability.
The conference will focus on how uncrewed and autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and next-generation defense technologies are changing military operations across air and land domains.
Collocated with Defence iQ’s International Dismounted Soldier conference, the event is expected to welcome more than 250 senior representatives from defense, government, and industry.
When is Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026?
The next edition of Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems will take place on December 2–3, 2026.
Themes for 2026
The conference will examine the development and operational use of uncrewed and autonomous technologies across the modern battlespace.
Key areas of discussion will include UGVs, UAS, military robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, anti-drone systems, and the integration of next-generation technologies across air and land operations.
The program will also provide operational perspectives on how autonomous systems are currently supporting military activity, drawing on real-world case studies, operational updates, and insight from defense leaders and end users.
What’s On at Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026?
The 2026 conference agenda will feature keynote presentations, operational case studies, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on autonomous and uncrewed defense capability.
Attendees will be able to hear from military operators and defense leaders about the deployment and development of UGVs, UAS, robotics, and other autonomous technologies.
The event will also provide opportunities for technology providers to present uncrewed and autonomous solutions to military leaders, government stakeholders, and industry professionals involved in capability development.
Networking will bring together participants working across UGVs, UAS, robotics, AI-enabled systems, anti-drone technology, and other next-generation autonomous capabilities.
2026 Speakers
The 2026 speaker lineup includes senior representatives from military and defense organizations, including:
- Major General Colin Tuley, Commanding General and PAE Maneuver Ground, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning
- Commodore Neil Mathieson, Head of Regulation and Certification, Military Aviation Authority – UK MoD
- Brigadier Caroline Woodbridge-Lewin, Head Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre, UK MoD
- Brigadier Ed Cartwright, Commander, 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team
- Brigadier Darren Fisher, Head Defence Land Safety Regulator, UK MoD – Defence Land Safety Regulator
- Colonel Benjamin Ingham, AH Adapt, British Army – Joint Aviation Command HQ
- Colonel Jim Howard, Commander, Experimentation and Trials Group
- Colonel Yevhen Shamataliuk, Deputy Commander, LITPOLUKRBRIG
Where is Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026?
The event will be held at:
Novotel West
London
United Kingdom
Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2026 to Examine Military Autonomy
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