National Summit on Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles 2025

The 2nd annual National Summit on Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles will be highlighting the cutting-edge advancements, strategic insights, and collaborative discussions that are driving the future of military unmanned technology forward. 

The conference is recognized as the premier West Coast platform for showcasing the Department of Defense and Government’s latest advancements and strategic insights into UAV systems. It brings together thought leaders from the DoD, U.S. Government, industry, academia, and NATO partners, fostering an open forum to examine cutting-edge developments and promote collaboration in advancing defense technology.

When is Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Summit 2025?

The event is taking place between February 25-26 2025.

Themes

Key themes to be discussed include:

• DoD and Government Needs
• Emerging Technologies
• Defense Applications
• Industry and Policy Collaboration
• Enhancing Mission Autonomy
• Future Tactical UAV Systems

What’s On?

Keynote Presentations
Improve your understanding of critical advancements and challenges in unmanned aerial vehicle technology from keynotes by the navy, marine corps, air force and more. 

Panel Sessions
Enhance your knowledge on key advancements, strategic insights, and challenges shaping UAV technology within these engaging discussions and expert-led forums.

Delegated Networking Time
Have the chance to meet key policymakers, leading subject matter experts, UAS thought leadership and innovators.

Guest Speakers

The 2025 event will feature a range of professionals, including:

• Lieutenant General (USMC-ret) Steven R. Rudder – Former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, USMC Former Commanding General, United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
• Professor Kenneth “Mike” Canada, (USN-ret) – Program Chair, Associate Professor Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Kevin “Astro” Murray, SES –  Chief Technology Officer Deputy Commandant Information (DC I) HQ, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC)
• Vice Admiral James E. Pitts, USN – Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities, N9 Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
• Capt Colin Corridan, USN – Deputy Director Unmanned Systems Department Navy Disruptive Capabilities Office (DCO)

Where is Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Summit 2025?

Admiral Baker Clubhouse
San Diego
CA

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