Carpathian Drone Summit 2026

We invite you to discover Carpathian Drone Summit 2026, an event bringing together the business, technology, defence, public administration, military and investment communities around the future of autonomous technologies.

Carpathian Drone Summit 2026 - where the future of autonomous technologies comes together

Drones. State. Industry. Future.

These four words define the direction of autonomous technology development and, at the same time, the central idea of Carpathian Drone Summit 2026.

Today, the development of unmanned technologies is no longer just a matter of innovation. It is a conversation about national security, industrial competitiveness, business opportunities, and technologies that will shape the years ahead.

On 30 September 2026, at ZEN.COM Expo in Jasionka, representatives of business, industry, public administration, the technology sector, the military, investors, and experts will come together to exchange experiences, build partnerships, and discuss what comes next.

First confirmed speakers:

Jan Maria Rokita

Jacek Bartosiak - CEO | Strategy & Future

Patrycujsz Wyżga - Journalist | Wirtualna Polska

Noemi Zabari - Exec. Dir. and Chief Technology | Muotech

Magdalena Jaworska-Maćkowiak - President | Polish Air Navigation Services Agency

Karol Cheda - Management Board Member | dronyDLAfirmy.pl

Grzegorz Łobodziński - Founder of Drone Space Valley / Management Board Member of ALA.COM | Drone Space Valley/ALA.COM

The event programme will focus on discussions about how UAV technologies, AI, autonomous systems, and dual-use solutions are transforming security, industry, logistics, energy, and other key sectors of the economy.

EXPO - technologies you need to see up close

The EXPO zone will bring together several dozen exhibitors developing drone technologies, hardware solutions, autonomous systems, and dual-use technologies.

EXPO will be a space for discovering the latest technologies, B2B discussions, meetings with potential partners and investors, and launching new projects.

Dual Use Challenge - applications close on 31 August!

Are you developing a startup or technology project with dual-use potential?

These are the final weeks to apply for the Dual Use Challenge.

The best teams will have the opportunity to present their solutions to investors, experts, and industry representatives.

Do not wait until the last day - submit your project: https://carpathiandrone.pl/articles/dual-use-challenge

Dual Use Hackathon - team applications and qualification

Carpathian Drone Summit will also feature the Dual Use Hackathon - a space for intensive collaboration between technology teams, mentors, and partners on solutions with dual-use potential.

More about the Hackathon: https://carpathiandrone.pl/articles/dual-use-hackathon