UAV SHOW 2026 : European Professional Trade Show for Drones

October 7-9 2026 | Palais 2 l'Atlantique - Bordeaux

Attend UAV Show, Europe’s leading professional drone event

From 7 to 9 October 2026, UAV Show welcomes you to Bordeaux at the Palais 2 l’Atlantique for three days dedicated to innovation and the uses of civil, defence and dual-use drone technologies. Meet the key industry players, discover the latest technologies, exchange with experts, and take part in a rich programme of panel discussions and live flight demonstrations. Whether you are a contracting authority, operator, industrial player, institutional stakeholder, defence sector representative, or any other professional user, UAV Show is the must-attend event to identify tomorrow’s solutions, expand your network and accelerate your projects.

 

UAV SHOW is a two-part event

October 7 & 8, 2026: sourcing, competitive intelligence and discussions with professionals from the drone industry. 

With attendance up by 50% in 2025, bringing together 4,000 professionals and over 100 exhibitors, UAV Show is more than ever a hub for concrete discussions and business opportunities, accelerated in recent months by the growing complementarity between DEFENCE and CIVIL applications. 
 
Co-organised by Bordeaux Technowest and Bordeaux Events and More, UAV Show has established itself as the leading European B2B platform dedicated to drones and autonomous systems. 

Sectors Represented 

  • Manufacturers, operators and contracting authorities 
  • Defence, internal security and civil security forces 
  • Innovation, research and technology ecosystem stakeholders 
  • French and European public institutions 
  • Local authorities and major infrastructure operators 
  • Professional and sector-specific drone users (agriculture, construction, etc.) 

 

Let's meet on October 9 for an outdoor demonstrations’ day!

Following the success of the 2025 Demo Day organized at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, UAV SHOW invites you to a new exceptional day of outdoor flight demonstrations. A real opportunity for sector professionals to showcase in real conditions their latest innovations and technological prowess. 

 

Program

Focus sur

  • KEYNOTE  : « Aerospace Valley, un pôle de compétitivité déjà mobilisé pour la lutte des feux de forêt » 

Le jeudi 8 octobre de 9h30 à 10h30 

Au programme : 

  • Retex des évolutions des impacts des incendies de feux de forêts
  • Le Projet Firedrone : Un projet focalisé sur la lutte des feux de forêts, capitalisant les solutions, les savoir-faire et les expertises des membres d’Aerospace Valley.
  • Le Projet Awareness : Nouveau projet bénéficiant d’opportunités de financement de l’Europe (Horizon Europe).
  • Nouvelles pistes technologiques de lutte  des feux de forêts : L’émergence de plateformes, de solutions, d’infrastructures ou de services pour construire les réponses de demain.

Avec la participation de : Air Space Drone, Astromaps, Conseil et Technique, Etik Innovation, Skytos et Tyndall FX.

Animée par Xavier Bourguignat, directeur délégué Drones du Pôle Aerospace Valley

 

  • A la rencontre d'Aerospace Valley

Vous souhaitez rencontrer et échanger avec l'équipe du Pôle ?

Rendez-vous sur l'espace partenaire de la Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine où nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous rencontrer.

 

An Event Format Designed to Meet Industry Challenges

BUSINESS

  • 110 exhibitors 
    Defence – Civil – Dual-use 

NETWORKING 

  • A recognised conference programme addressing the key challenges of the industry 
  • One UAV Show networking evening bringing together institutions, manufacturers, armed forces, civil operators, researchers, public decision-makers and start-ups

EUROPEAN HUB

  • 4,000 professionals and strategic stakeholders brought together over 3 days 

FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS

  • Demo Day on 9 October (outdoor flight demonstrations) – CESA DRONES
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Aerospace Valley is a partner of UAV Show 2026

 

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When and where?

  • On Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Palais 2 l’Atlantique in Bordeaux.
  • On Friday, October 9, 2026, for the Demo Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St Hélène Aerodrome

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