The infographic summarizes what the global drone industry expects from events in 2026, based on a dedicated industry survey, highlighting a clear shift away from purely exhibition-driven formats toward practical, outcome-oriented experiences.
It shows that live demonstrations, real-world testing, and mission-focused activities are the single most important value driver, underlining the industry’s demand to see drone technology in action rather than only discussed on stage or displayed statically.
The graphic emphasizes the growing importance of end-user participation, illustrating that professionals increasingly expect events to attract operators, asset owners, and decision-makers from key industries—not just technology vendors speaking to one another.
Structured networking and matchmaking emerge as a critical success factor, with the infographic making clear that informal, unplanned networking is no longer sufficient for delivering measurable business value.
Overall, the infographic conveys how drone events are evolving alongside the maturing industry, positioning successful events in 2026 as those that deliver tangible outcomes in learning, partnerships, and commercial opportunities rather than scale alone.
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Get a data-driven snapshot of what the drone industry truly expects from events in 2026, based on insights from 383 global survey respondents.
Understand the key success factors of “ideal” drone events—from live demos and real-world testing to end-user participation and structured networking.
Use the infographic as a decision-making tool to evaluate which drone events are most likely to deliver real learning, leads, and business outcomes.
Identify emerging trends in event formats and priorities as the drone industry shifts toward more outcome-driven, practical conferences and exhibitions.
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