The fair
9th edition
UAV SHOW, the European trade show for drones and autonomous systems, returns from October 7 to 9, 2026.
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.)
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
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.
Share your experience during UAV SHOW
As for every edition, UAV SHOW makes it a point to enlighten attendees by sharing experiences and knowledge of selected interlocutors during round tables, workshops and conferences.