Join the Inaugural D-TECT Forum

The European Commission invites interested organisations to join the inaugural D-Tect Forum on 11 November 2026. The Drone Tech for Countering Threats (D-TECT) Forum is the EU industrial coordination mechanism for drone and counter-drone technologies. They are looking for companies, research organisations, universities, industry associations, standardisation bodies and innovation networks active in the drones domain. 

The inaugural Forum aims to gather 100+ high-level leaders to advance Europe’s ambitions in Drone and Counter-Drone technology.

Exploring collaboration across the drone and counter-drone value chain

Participants will explore opportunities for near-term collaboration across the full drone and counter-drone value chain. Discussions will cover areas including detection, tracking and neutralisation, autonomous systems and AI-enabled navigation, sensing and electronic warfare, as well as secure connectivity. Attention will also be given to the enabling technologies that underpin these developments, such as semiconductors, cloud technologies, cybersecurity and data. During the Forum, participants will jointly define the key priorities and composition of the thematic Working Groups.

Interested in participating? Please submit your application. By completing the form, you will also register your interest in participating in future events of the D-TECT Forum through the Call for Expressions of Interest.

Please note: submitting an application does not automatically confirm your registration for the inaugural Forum. The outcome of membership applications will be communicated after the event.

Source: European Commission

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