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This June 23–24, IDGA’s Next Generation UAS Summit debuts at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, VA, bringing together senior leaders from across the U.S. military and defense industry to tackle one question: How will the U.S. achieve true drone dominance?

>> Download the official agenda here

This year’s event is shaping up to be the most comprehensive cross‑service discussion on UAS modernization, autonomy, and industrial‑base readiness. With key leaders like Major General Clair Gill, who is driving the U.S. Army’s UAS marketplace, and Colonel Dustin Thomas, the key figure overseeing the scaling of the Blue UAS List, the summit puts you directly in front of the decision‑makers shaping the future of the UAS community.

The summit will deliver critical insights to help sharpen your understanding of emerging UAS investment priorities, including scaling the Blue UAS list under the new direction of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), drone munition reclassification, drone industrial base development, launched effects modernization, AI-enabled autonomy, ISR capabilities, and next-generation training pipelines.

The agenda is packed with thought-leaders, including:

• Chair: Major General (ret.) Chuck Corcoran, Former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force

• Major General Clair Gill, Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Expanded Maneuver Air, U.S. Army

• Colonel Dustin Thomas, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency Special Programs Unmanned Systems, Department of War

• Colonel Eric Reagan, Senior Materiel Leader - Upper, Advanced Aircraft Division, U.S. Air Force

• Captain Lewis Callaway, Carrier Aircraft and Weapons Branch Head, OPNAV N98, U.S. Navy

Position yourself at the forefront of next-generation UAS strategy and ensure you’re part of the conversations shaping the future battlespace.

Book your place today and save up to $200 before May 15.

Interested in partnering?

At Next Generation UAS 2026, IDGA offers a range of strategic partnerships, including speaking, branding, and exhibiting opportunities. Explore the opportunities available in the partnership prospectus here or email partner@idga.org to discuss further.

Spaces are being allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and several prime positions are already generating strong interest. Echodyne and Marathon have already confirmed their spots as Two Star Partners, will you be joining them?

If you’re looking to launch new technology, demonstrate capabilities to procurement leaders, build partnerships, increase brand visibility, and position your organization as a UAS innovator, then securing your exhibition spot now is the smartest move.