DRON8 Summit 2026
Dual-Use Innovation Summit for a Safer, Smarter World
MAR 11
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Agenda
MAR 11
09:00
Registration & Welcome
10:00
Keynote Address
11:00
Panel Discussions
13:00
Lunch & Networking
15:00
Breakout Sessions
The Speakers
04
Featured Industry Experts
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Defense Innovator
John Smith
Transforming Defense Technologies
DRON8 is a premier drone conference connecting leaders from government, military, and commercial industry to explore dual-use technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems. Born in Texas, DRON8 serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world applications across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.
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Mary Johnson
Public Safety Applications
DRON8 is a premier drone conference connecting leaders from government, military, and commercial industry to explore dual-use technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems. Born in Texas, DRON8 serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world applications across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.
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Commercial Expert
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Industry Innovator
Sarah Adams
Emerging Commercial Opportunities
DRON8 is a premier drone conference connecting leaders from government, military, and commercial industry to explore dual-use technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems. Born in Texas, DRON8 serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world applications across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.
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Michael Brown
Regulatory Landscape
DRON8 is a premier drone conference connecting leaders from government, military, and commercial industry to explore dual-use technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems. Born in Texas, DRON8 serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world applications across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.
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Drone Specialist
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The Venue
309 E 21st St,
Austin, TX 78705
DRON8 is a premier drone conference connecting leaders from government, military, and commercial industry to explore dual-use technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems. Born in Texas, DRON8 serves as a platform for collaboration, innovation, and real-world applications across defense, public safety, and commercial sectors.