European Drone Operator Summit

16–17 December 2026 · Feria de Valencia

Elevating knowledge · Shaping the future · More than technology

2026 edition focus

Safe integration of BVLOS operations in urban environments

Tickets now on sale with 30% discount with code EDOS26EARLY

What is EDOS?

EDOS is the professional gathering that brings together drone operators and the entire value chain to accelerate the sector’s responsible development. Civil, social and urban in nature, its mission is educational with practical impact.

  • Actionable technical, regulatory and business knowledge.
  • Public conclusions report and a 10‑point action plan at the close.
  • Active community participation before and during the event.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion and operational safety (SMS).
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Essentials

  • Dates: 16–17 diciembre 2026
  • Venue: Feria de Valencia – Event Centre
  • Modality: Congress + Expo + Workshops + Master Class + 1‑to‑1 Coaching
  • Access: Ticket or invitation. Livestream and on‑demand video library.

2026 Focus: BVLOS operations in Urban Environment

The 2026 edition is dedicated to the safe integration of BVLOS operations in urban environments: air corridors, transition to U‑space, risk classification and social acceptance. We will address onboard technology, embedded AI, UTM, cybersecurity, data processing and business models that enable scale.

U‑space Risk classification Air corridors Embedded AI Data processing Business models

Key stats

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0% End customers
0% Regulators & investors
0Expo stands
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Access by ticket or invitation · Livestream and on‑demand video library

Format 360º

Plenary Congress

Innovative use cases, business models, customer experience and strategic vision.

360º Roundtables

With different players across the value chain to solve operators’ real‑world challenges.

Hands‑on Workshops

Interactive workshops with real software and payloads to build initial technical competence.

Deep‑Dive Master Class

60‑minute sessions led by subject‑matter experts for each vertical.

1‑to‑1 Coaching

20‑minute mentoring with speakers to define your personalised roadmap.

A unique mix covering regulation, technology, market, financing and talent.

Who is it for?

Operators

Independent pilots, AOC, data providers and BVLOS services.

End customers

Energy, construction, agriculture, security, logistics, media.

Administration & regulators

AESA, EASA, airspace managers.

Manufacturers & integrators

UAS, payloads, software, U‑space, telecom.

Investors & insurers

Interested in deep‑tech and the data economy.

Pan‑European reach and collaborations with LATAM

Themes & Verticals

Cross‑cutting themes

Regulation & Compliance Technology New use cases Urban environments Business models Grants & subsidies Safety Management System (SMS) Data processing Internationalisation R&D Financing

Verticals by sector

Audiovisual

8K streaming, XR storytelling, flights over crowds.

Logistics

Rural last mile, autonomous hubs, temperature‑controlled delivery.

Agriculture

Multispectral, precision spraying, AI‑assisted counting.

Construction

BIM digital twin, site monitoring, in‑situ surveying.

Energy

PV thermal inspection, offshore wind, HV lines.

Security

Critical‑perimeter surveillance, C‑UAS integration.

Emergency response

Damage assessment, medical transport, night search.

Defence

Tactical ISR, cooperative swarms, C2 integration.

Infrastructure

Bridges, tunnels and roads; LIDAR mobile mapping.

Ports

Emissions control, USV bathymetry, surveillance.

Research

Aerial archaeology, wildlife tracking, micrometeorology.

Telecommunications

HAPS 5G/6G, emergency nodes, tower inspection.

Insurance

Remote assessments and fraud prevention.

Environment

Air quality, marine spills, waste mapping.

Confirmed Speakers (advance)

Over 50 speakers and roundtables with academia, industry, financing and research.

Benefits for sponsors

Pan‑European visibility

Reach of 1,200+ professionals, 20+ countries and accredited press.

Thought leadership

Presence in the only forum that publishes conclusions in a public report.

Business generation

Agenda app and 1‑to‑1 matchmaking for qualified leads.

Access to data

Pre‑event surveys and post‑event barometer to detect trends.

Institutional networking

With national and European aviation authorities, airspace managers and administrations.

Priority access

To the four EDOS Series 2026 Thematic Days.

Dates clave

30 June 2026

Booking form signature and 30% payment (package lock‑in).

15 September 2026

Logos and creative assets delivered (marketing kick‑off).

September 2026

Final floor plan and stand allocation by order of arrival.

16–17 December 2026

EDOS 2026 · Feria de Valencia – Event Centre.

Tickets now available

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Until February 15th with Code: "EDOS26EARLY"

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