Sector 01
Agriculture
Precision farming, spraying, crop analytics, and food security.
Programme
Agenda & Programme
Speakers, tracks, sessions, innovation showcases, startup pitches, and exhibition sectors across three days of policy, industry, and innovation.
Experience Hub
Exhibition Sectors
Navigate the technology landscape across defence, agriculture, energy, mining, logistics, and AI.
Sector 02
Aviation
Airspace systems, safety workflows, training, and aviation services.
Sector 03
Border Surveillance
Persistent monitoring, patrol support, and command visibility.
Sector 04
Construction
Site progress, inspection, surveying, and infrastructure intelligence.
Sector 05
Defence
Defense systems, military technology, tactical operations, and sovereign capability.
Sector 06
ISR
Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical sensing.
Sector 07
Mapping & Surveying
Geospatial capture, land records, asset mapping, and digital twins.
Sector 08
Medicals / Healthcare
Emergency logistics, remote delivery, and medical supply corridors.
Sector 09
Mining
Exploration, safety, stockpile measurement, and remote operations.
Sector 010
Oil & Gas Pipelines
Pipeline patrol, leak detection, flare monitoring, and asset inspection.
Sector 011
Security
Public safety, site monitoring, perimeter control, and response support.
Sector 012
Transportation
Smart mobility, ports, roads, logistics, and fleet automation.
Influence Network
Speakers
Influence Graph
Policy
Industry
Research
Defence
Investment
Startups
WDRS Stage
Speaker Pipeline
Ministerial keynoteFeatured
Global autonomy CEOFeatured
Civil aviation regulatorTrack
AI robotics founderTrack
Defence systems expertTrack
Agricultural tech leaderTrack
Infrastructure investorTrack
University researcherTrack
Programme Intelligence
Day-by-Day Agenda
Day 1 — Policy & Opening
09:00
Presidential Opening Declaration
Main Hall
10:30
Ministerial Keynote: National Drone Strategy
Main Hall
13:00
Policy Panel: Regulatory Framework for UAVs
Track 1
15:00
Defence & Security Showcase
Track 2
Day 2 — Industry & Innovation
09:00
Industry Masterclass: Agricultural Drones
Track 1
11:00
Live Flight Arena Demo
Outdoor Arena
13:30
B2B Matchmaking Sessions
Meeting Rooms
15:30
Investment Panel: Scaling African Robotics
Track 2
Day 3 — Innovation & Awards
09:00
Innovation Challenge Finals
Demo Stage
11:00
Startup Pavilion Pitch Sessions
Startup Stage
14:00
Closing Keynote: Africa's Autonomous Future
Main Hall
18:00
Award Gala Night
Gala Venue
Content Streams
Conference Tracks
Follow the themes shaping autonomous systems adoption.
Defence & Security
Military UAVs, border surveillance, tactical robotics, ISR systems.
Agriculture & Food
Precision farming, crop monitoring, spray drones, agricultural AI.
Infrastructure & Mining
Site surveying, pipeline inspection, mining automation, construction drones.
Policy & Regulation
Civil aviation, NCAA frameworks, airspace management, drone codes.
AI & Robotics
Autonomous navigation, AI hardware, robotic systems, machine learning.
Investment & Trade
Venture capital, market access, OEM partnerships, procurement pathways.
Competitive Showcase
Innovation Challenge
A platform for startups, universities, and innovators to present deployable autonomous systems solutions to buyers and investors.
Application
Submit team, technology, eligibility, demo needs, and support requirements.
Selection
Review by technical, safety, investor, and programme committees.
Live Showcase
Present to buyers, media, investors, and government stakeholders at the venue.
Emerging Builders
Startup Pavilion
Dedicated visibility for early-stage teams building drones, robotics, AI, payloads, autonomy software, and industrial tools.
Application
Submit startup profile, technology, team, and demo requirements.
Selection
Review by programme and investor committees for eligibility and fit.
Pitch & Demo
Present at the dedicated startup stage with investor and media access.