Round tables, keynotes, workshops

Program

2026

This program offers high-level content designed to explore the major transformations shaping the sector. It is structured around 6 roundtables bringing together experts and key stakeholders, fostering cross-perspectives and experience sharing.

Four keynotes will also punctuate these highlights, providing inspiring and forward-looking insights into upcoming challenges. The event will feature an official opening ceremony on October 7 from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m, followed by several workshops, and will conclude with a closing round table aimed at opening new perspectives and extending the discussions initiated throughout the day.

Highlights presented and hosted by Gil Roy, a professional journalist and founder of the Aerobuzz.fr website. His expertise in the fields of aeronautics and general aviation, coupled with his attendance at numerous European and international air shows, promises an in-depth and engaging analysis of the sector’s challenges and developments. These discussion sessions will be streamed live on the Jumpseat Twitch channel and will be available to watch again on the Aerobuzz Jumpseat YouTube channel.

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Keynotes

Opening keynote

  • Wednesday 07 october
  • From 09:30 to 10:30
  • Conference Room E
  • Emmanuel CHIVA

    Speaker

    Emmanuel CHIVA - PDG - ONERA

  • Général BARATZ

    Speaker

    Général BARATZ - COMMANDEMENT COMBAT DU FUTUR

  • Général DUVIVIER

    Speaker

    Général DUVIVIER - OGZDS

Roundtables

The dronised army: reality or fantasy?

An exploration of whether drone-centric military strategies are already a reality or still largely conceptual

  • Wednesday 07 october
  • From 10:30 to 12:00
  • Conference Room E
  • Colonel Mehdi MEHNANE

    Speaker

    Colonel Mehdi MEHNANE - Directeur des expérimentations - CEAM / ARMEE DE L'AIR

  • Yevhenii CHEMERYS

    Speaker

    Yevhenii CHEMERYS - Head of Counter-UAS and SHORAD - BORYVITER CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (Ukraine)

  • Fritz STULPNAGEL

    Speaker

    Fritz STULPNAGEL - Leader - DEF TECH EUROPE

  • Général Marc LOBEL

    Speaker

    Général Marc LOBEL - MYDEFENCE FRANCE

  • Valeriya Izhyk

    Speaker

    Valeriya Izhyk - Head of EU Partnerships - BORYVITER CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (Ukraine)

UAV SHOW 2026 Official Opening

  • Wednesday 07 october
  • From 11:30 to 13:00
  • Pitch Area (Exhibition Hall)
Roundtables

Drones & Electronic Warfare: Operating in Jamming Environments

A discussion on how drones can function effectively in contested electromagnetic environments with signal disruption.

  • Wednesday 07 october
  • From 14:00 to 15:30
  • Conference Room E
  • Sébastien Vaillant

    Speaker

    Sébastien Vaillant - Product Line Manager - THALES

  • Aram KALOS

    Speaker

    Aram KALOS - CEO - DROVNIKA

  • Thomas DURIN

    Speaker

    Thomas DURIN - CTO - DELAIR

  • Nicolas MASSENET

    Speaker

    Nicolas MASSENET - UAS Projects - SAFRAN

  • Lt-Colonel Gilles DULBECCO

    Speaker

    Lt-Colonel Gilles DULBECCO - Bureau SA-ESTeR-Drones - CTAAE / ARMEE DE L'AIR

Roundtables

Civil & Defense Drones: European regulation for dual use

Implementation status of the European drone regulations for civil and military uses, and perspectives of evolution.

  • Wednesday 07 october
  • From 15:30 to 17:00
  • Conference Room E
  • Christophe MAZEL

    Speaker

    Christophe MAZEL - Directeur des vols - CESA Drones

  • Fabrice CUZIEUX

    Speaker

    Fabrice CUZIEUX - Directeur du programme Drones - ONERA

  • Yahya HAMI

    Speaker

    Yahya HAMI - Standardization Project Manager Drones - BNAE

  • David COMBY

    Speaker

    David COMBY - Directeur de programme Drones - DSAC

  • Antoine LEVEL

    Speaker

    Antoine LEVEL - Président de l’Association du Drone de l'industrie française - ADIF

  • Yves MORIER

    Speaker

    Yves MORIER - Conseiller Principal en Réglementation Drones - BUREAU VERITAS

  • Stéphane LAIK

    Speaker

    Stéphane LAIK - Directeur Etudes, Simulation, Formation - APAVE