Next Generation UAS
Advancing Drone Dominance Efforts Across the U.S. Military
June 23 - 24, 2026 | Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, VA
june 23-24, 2026
Accelerating UAS Acquisition, Development and Deployment
With technological advancements impacting recent conflicts, the battlefield has changed. Drone dominance is no longer a future ambition for the U.S, its now become today’s operational imperative.
IDGA's Next Generation UAS Summit convenes senior leaders from the U.S. military, defense innovation community, and industrial base to drive the next phase of unmanned capability. As unmanned aerial systems redefine lethality, ISR, electronic warfare, and force projection, this summit focuses on scaling production, integrating advanced autonomy, and fast-tracking acquisition to deliver battlefield advantage.
Over two comprehensive days of learning and engagement, you will gain direct visibility into emerging UAS investment priorities, one-way attack systems, vertical lift modernization, AI-enabled autonomy, ISR capabilities, and next-generation training pipelines. Hear real-world lessons from Ukraine, understand expanding industrial base opportunities, and align with the policies reshaping procurement and deployment.
Join us in June to secure your position at the forefront of next-generation UAS capability and operational dominance.
Early Confirmed 2026 Speaker Line-Up
Captain Lewis Callaway
Carrier Aircraft and Weapons Branch Head
OPNAV N98
Captain Rex Boonyobhas
Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
US Navy
Colonel Joe Gross
Commander, 720th Special Tactics Group
US Air Force
Anthony Sebasto
Executive Director, Armaments Center’s Munitions Engineering and Technology Cent
United States Army
Major Zachary Bates
Assistant Product Manager, PBAS
United States Army
Erin Carper
Program Executive Officer, PNT
US Space Force (Confirmed Subject to Final Approvals)
Dr. Mike Kweon
PM, Versatile Tactical Power and Propulsion ERP (FCDD-RLA-CV)
United States Army
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Noll
UX-24 Commanding Officer
US Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Bradford Wade
Commanding Officer, 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron
US Air Force (Confirmed Subject to Final Approvals)
Sgt. Elijah Williams
UAS Instructor Operator and Master Trainer
United States Army
Greg Crewse
Program Manager, PMA-208, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons
United States Navy
Ryan Pinsenschaum
Chief, Propulsion Acquisition Division and Senior Materiel Leader, AFRL
United States Air Force
Michael Burke
Product Director, PM CCS, Capability Program Executive Ammunition
United States Army
Major Jake LaGue
Assistant Program Manager, PD JAWS, PM Close Combat Systems (PM CCS)
U.S. Army
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Roth
Materiel Leader, CCA Propulsion
United States Air Force
Colonel Brad Howell
Commander, 25th Attack Wing
United States Air Force
Colonel Maryann Karlen
Commandant, USAF Test Pilot School
United States Air Force
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Expand Your Knowledge Ahead of the Summit
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The State of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Across the U.S. Services
This article will highlight everything you might have missed over the past year of CCA, as well as dive into progress on the Navy’s own CCA program.
The Expanding Role of Drones in Southern Border Security
This report will analyze not only how CBP is leveraging drones on the southern border, but inversely the risks drones present on the southern border when used maliciously.
Breaking Down the Blue UAS List
Nearly six years ago, the U.S. Department of Defense tasked the Defense Innovation Unit with establishing the Blue UAS program. This report will explore everything Blue UAS-related, including why the list matters, and what systems are getting approved.
Five Key Themes of Next Gen UAS Summit
During the two-day summit (June 23-24), attendees from across the U.S. military and industry will join under one roof to discuss the intricacies of achieving drone dominance. The following infographic shares five key themes at this year’s conference.
Learn more about what to expect
Wondering What's In Store?
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the agenda:
✔️ Timely and high-priority topics, including rotary drones, fixed-wing drone platforms, rotary parts and components, drone software, training, and more!
✔️ Networking opportunities with senior decision-makers and UAS experts, all focused on helping the U.S. military achieve drone dominance
This summit delivers a focused forum for military leaders, program offices, and industry to align on requirements, accelerate innovation, and de-risk adoption.
Become A Sponsor
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsorship is the most effective solution to share your company’s idea to senior professionals from across the UAS industry, who are searching to create a stronger US industrial base to meet the needs of the US military Drone Dominance initiative.
The Next Generation UAS Summit will be attended by senior officials and decision-makers from the UAS industry, bringing together buyers and suppliers in one location. With tailored networking, sponsors can achieve the face-to-face contact that overcrowded trade shows cannot deliver.
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