The Saudi Drone & UAS Exhibition (SADEX) is a three-day exhibition and conference dedicated to drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), taking place from 9–11 November 2026, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center in Saudi Arabia.
As drone adoption accelerates across civil, commercial, and security domains, the event will explore the integration of artificial intelligence, autonomous capabilities, regulatory frameworks, and advanced UAV platforms. Particular attention will be given to applications relevant to defense, security, emergency response, infrastructure protection, and critical national industries.
SADEX 2026 will convene manufacturers, solution providers, regulators, policymakers, investors, and end users from Saudi Arabia and international markets. The exhibition and conference will provide a platform for discussions on operational requirements, regulatory developments, technology innovation, and commercial collaboration across the UAS ecosystem.
Event highlights include:
- 3-day exhibition
- Over 250 exhibitors
- More than 70 speakers
- Participation from 20+ countries
- More than 20,000 visitors expected
Strategic International Media Partner
SADEX 2026 is partnered with Defense Advancement, supporting greater visibility across defense sectors.
What’s on the Agenda at SADEX 2026?
SADEX 2026 combines an exhibition, conference program, technical workshops, and structured B2B meetings.
The exhibition will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and fireside sessions delivered by government representatives, UAV regulators, AI specialists, robotics researchers, and industry executives. Sessions are designed to provide regulatory perspectives, operational insights, and technical updates.
The conference theme this year is “Autonomy, AI and UAV Ecosystems: Transforming Skies, Expanding Potentials” and will examine the development of integrated UAV ecosystems and their implications for defense, security, logistics, energy, agriculture, and smart infrastructure.
Key topics include:
- Advances in autonomous and AI-enabled drone systems
- Airspace integration and regulatory evolution
- Data security and ethical deployment of UAV technologies
- Growth of geospatial mapping and local manufacturing capabilities
- Expansion of Saudi Arabia’s drone services ecosystem
Discussions will address both operational and strategic considerations shaping the low-altitude airspace environment and the broader unmanned systems landscape.
Speakers
The conference will host a range of senior government officials, UAV regulators, drone industry leaders, AI and robotics researchers, and experts in logistics, infrastructure, geospatial technologies, and cybersecurity.
Speakers will address regulatory updates, operational case studies, technology integration, and strategic development within Saudi Arabia and the wider international drone market.
B2B Matchmaking
A structured B2B matchmaking program will connect local and international stakeholders, including manufacturers, service providers, regulators, investors, and end users. The previous edition facilitated business agreements and the 2026 edition will continue to support partnership development and commercial engagement across the drone and UAS sector.
When & Where is The Saudi Drone & UAS Exhibition
SADEX 2026 will be held from 9–11 November 2026 at The Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, in Saudi Arabia.
Opening hours are:
- Monday: 15:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 15:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 15:00 – 22:00
To learn more about SADEX 2026, to register to attend or exhibit, please click below .
