Annual National Congress on Counter-UAS Technology to Address Evolving Drone Threats

The American Conference Institute has announced its 4th Annual National Congress on Counter-UAS Technology, taking place March 18-19, 2026, in San Diego, California.

The conference will focus on accelerating technology, policy, and interagency action to address threats from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

There is an increasing prevalence of rogue drone incursions, ranging from airport shutdowns to growing concerns over espionage and sabotage. The American Conference highlights that staying ahead of the rapidly evolving unmanned threat demands action beyond mere awareness.

The highly interactive summit provides a trusted, closed-door forum intended for real-time intelligence sharing and strategic collaboration across the global counter-UAS landscape.

To ensure candid dialogue, the event will be held under Chatham House Rule, meaning no media or press will be in attendance. All participants are strictly vetted, and certain citizens are not admitted to the conference.

Key topics scheduled for the event include direct insights from top government and defense leaders on how the U.S. military, federal agencies, and allied nations are scaling detection and defeat capabilities against next-generation drone threats.

The conference will also cover how critical infrastructure, such as airports, energy sites, and data centers, is responding to these threats. Discussions will focus on proven tactics being deployed to safeguard operations and prevent costly shutdowns and security breaches at these vital facilities.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the latest counter-UAS technology in action, including cutting-edge sensors, jammers, AI-enabled detection tools, and integrated systems specifically designed to counter swarm tactics and low-signature drones that can evade traditional radar.

The event is designed to allow military decision-makers, federal regulators, industry innovators, and risk managers to network and collaborate face-to-face.

Find out more event information here and use the promo code D10-999-DA26 at registration to save an additional 10%.