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NOVEMBER 19-21, 2025  |  NATIONAL HARBOR, MD
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Drone Dominance


November 20, 2025 National Harbor, MD
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

 

TechConnect and ATI proudly present the inaugural Drone Dominance Symposium, a focused gathering of innovators, technologists, government leaders, and end-users shaping the future of uncrewed systems. This new symposium explores the evolving role of drones in defense, dual-use, and commercial applications—highlighting key advances in autonomy, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), counter-UAS, tactical resupply, swarming technologies, and more.

Through the Drone Dominance Challenge, the symposium will spotlight breakthrough innovations and capability gaps in contested environments, with a focus on operational utility, scalability, and rapid deployment.

Through curated panels, technology pitches, and networking sessions, the Drone Dominance Symposium will serve as a launchpad for collaboration between industry, government, and research communities—accelerating the development and integration of next-generation drone technologies for mission-critical success.


Drone Dominance Challenge    Register to Attend


 

Topics

  • Autonomy and Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments
  • Swarming Technologies and Coordinated UAS Operations
  • Edge AI and Real-Time Decision Making
  • Counter-UAS: Detection, Tracking, and Neutralization
  • Tactical Resupply and Logistics in Contested Zones
  • Sensor Integration for ISR and Situational Awareness
  • Modular Payloads and Mission Adaptability
  • Power Systems and Extended Endurance
  • Dual-Use Applications: Defense, Disaster Response, and Infrastructure Monitoring
  • Launch and Recovery in Austere and Maritime Environments
  • Cybersecurity and EW Resilience for UAS
  • Rapid Prototyping, Acquisition Pathways, and Test Range Access

    

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