Business NSW Sydney Drone Summit

Join us at the Inaugural Business NSW Sydney Drone Summit

The inaugural Sydney Drone Summit will be held on Thursday, 28 November, at Business NSW’s Chifley Square conference facility. This event will inform attendees of the purpose and role of the International Drone Coalition (IDC) established in February 2024 by the Latvian and UK governments to support the Ukraine war effort and Australia’s recently announced participation in it.

Why attend?

Gain insight into the capability of the Australian Defence Industry drone sector and the opportunity for participation in the program the IDC offers Australian companies and innovators.

Join us to meet international experts in the Ukrainian war effort, industry leaders, representatives of the IDC participating Governments, Latvian business delegates and emerging innovators as they discuss the International Drone Coalition’s role in supporting Ukraine.
Understand how these developments can create immediate commercial opportunities for Australian businesses, innovation or technology within the rapidly evolving drone sector.

Engage with experts: hear from speakers, including:

• Maj Gen Mick Ryan (retired), a leading world authority on military strategy.

• Representatives from the Latvian Embassy, Ukrainian Embassy and the British High Commission.

• Representatives from the IDC and visiting Latvian business delegation.

• Key figures from the defence industry, providing firsthand insights into the future of drones in warfare.

• Key figures in the drone industry and Australian centres of innovation presenting emerging solutions and capabilities for the drone sector.

This is a chance to engage with key industry players, potential partners, explore innovative capabilities, and discuss how your business can fit into the expanding Defence drone supply chain and the IDC opportunity in particular.
Participants can also take advantage of our technology showcase area for sponsors and innovators.

Event schedule:

• Session 1: Understanding the Role and Purpose of the IDC, Drones in Modern Warfare and Australian Capability (9am – 1pm).

• Session 2: Industry Roundtables and Networking (1:30pm – 4:30pm).

• • Meet the Latvian Business Delegation.

• • Meet leading Australian drone and space innovation and technology companies.