UTES2026 – Unmanned Technologies for Earth and Space 2026 will bring together specialists from industry, academia, government, research and the wider innovation ecosystem. Unmanned Systems Technology is sponsoring the event.
The two-day symposium will examine the growing convergence between terrestrial unmanned systems and future space technologies. It will consider how uncrewed aviation, autonomous mobility and planetary exploration increasingly share engineering requirements, including autonomous decision-making, remote operations, traffic management, safety, resilience and systems integration.
The event is hosted by Chalmers University of Technology, with Chalmers Area of Advance Transport acting as principal sponsor. It complements Chalmers’ existing work in UAV flight simulation, advanced aircraft design, sustainable materials, alternative power sources, medical logistics and emergency-response applications.
When is UTES2026?
UTES2026 will take place on October 26–27, 2026.
The preliminary program is divided into two principal areas, with the first day focused on Earth applications and the second examining space and planetary exploration.
Themes
UTES2026 will explore the engineering and operational requirements shared by terrestrial unmanned systems and space technologies. Central themes include uncrewed aviation, advanced air mobility, terrestrial autonomous systems, U-space, unmanned traffic management, airspace integration, remote operations and systems safety.
The program will also address satellite systems, Earth observation, remote sensing, space-enabled data services, planetary robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous decision-making, remote mission control and resilient operations.
What’s On?
Day One – Earth Applications
The first day will focus on unmanned aviation, advanced air mobility and terrestrial autonomous systems.
Sessions are expected to examine uncrewed aviation and emerging advanced air mobility concepts, alongside U-space, unmanned traffic management and airspace integration. The program will also cover regulation, operational safety, supporting digital infrastructure, industrial use cases, research projects and technology demonstrations.
Day Two – Space and Planetary Exploration
The second day will examine how autonomous and remotely operated technologies can support future space missions.
Topics will include satellite systems, Earth observation, remote sensing and space-enabled data services. Sessions will also address robotic systems for lunar, Martian and other planetary surface operations, as well as artificial intelligence, autonomous decision-making, remote mission control and Europe’s future role within the space exploration ecosystem.
Exhibition
An accompanying exhibition will run across both days. Companies, start-ups, SMEs and research groups will be able to present technologies, conduct physical demonstrations and engage with industry stakeholders, researchers, public authorities, investors and potential partners.
Tickets, Exhibiting and Participation
Attendance, exhibiting and speaker participation are being offered free of charge.
This arrangement is intended to reduce financial barriers for smaller innovators and research teams while encouraging participation from students, professionals and members of the public.
Speakers
The event is expected to include participants from industry, academia, government, research organizations and the wider innovation ecosystem. Speaker participation is being offered free of charge.
Where is UTES2026?
Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg
Sweden
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