Africa Drone Summit 2026: Africa Drone Event 2026

📅 Date: June 24–26, 2026
📍 Location: Orange Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
👥 Who Must Attend:
Operators, engineers, policymakers, business developers
🎯 Focus:
UAV tech, commercial deployment, regulation, AI and autonomy
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Bringing together stakeholders from across the continent’s drone ecosystem, the Africa Drone Summit 2026 in Cape Town serves as a forum for shaping strategic and operational roadmaps for drone adoption. Set against one of Africa’s most dynamic tech landscapes, this event emphasises cross-sector dialogue and regional market development.

Why this event matters

Africa Drone Summit addresses the real challenges shaping the growth of unmanned aviation on the continent, from regulatory harmonisation to industrial deployment and technological innovation, offering perspectives grounded in Africa’s diverse operational contexts.

Who should attend

Drone operators, regulators steering policy evolution, technological innovators, enterprise users, and investment stakeholders are seeking deeper market insights and linkage opportunities.

Core themes

  • Regulatory and compliance frameworks
  • UAV applications in mining, agriculture, and logistics
  • Technological innovation and AI integration
  • Regional market demand trends
  • Cross-industry collaboration

African drone ecosystem relevance

By convening regulators, industry leaders, and innovators, the summit plays a key role in shaping a coherent African UAV strategy and facilitating knowledge exchange for scalable adoption.

Business & networking value

Attendees gain valuable insights into market needs, regulatory pathways, and investment trends, while structured networking sessions support partnerships and operational collaborations across borders.