The drone industry will reach new heights in 2022. Stay up to date with the newest trends by attending SkyWatch’s list of top-picked drone conferences and events in the US.
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AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022
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When: April 25 – 28, 2022
Where: Orange County convention center, Orlando FL
What: Powered by the global reach of AUVSI, XPONENTIAL is the only gathering for unmanned systems leaders and end-users in every industry to share use cases, experience new technologies, strike up new partnerships, and solve real problems.
ENERGY DRONE & ROBOTICS SUMMIT
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When: June 20-22, 2022
Where: Hybrid | The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, Texas
What: The 6th edition of this summit with the most innovative unmanned systems for the energy industry. It is the largest event in the world for UAVs, Robotics & Data/AI/ML, exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems, automation, and data/AI in energy & industrial operations.
International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) 2022
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When: February 6-8, 2022
Where: Denver, CO
What: The International LiDAR mapping forum will showcase the latest technical LIDAR advancements and remote sensing and data collection tools.
Interdrone 2022
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When: TBD
Where: TBD
What: One of the leading international drone conferences and expositions in the industry. A great way to meet and hear industry leaders, brands, and peers.
Commercial UAV Expo Americas
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When: September 6-8, 2022
Where: Las Vegas, NV
What: Meet with UAV experts and learn about the current challenges, opportunities, developing technologies, and integrations.
ASPRS annual Virtual Technical Program
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When: March 21-25, 2022
Where: Virtual
What: Organized by The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing: The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society. A live webinar event consisting of oral presentations, panel discussions, and an online poster gallery.
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