AAUS will be returning to Avalon in 2025. The two-day conference aims to showcase Australia's sovereign capability and innovation of defence and civilian drone applications in the air domain.

Held in association with Avalon 2025, the AAUS SkyTech 2025 conference will focus on the rapidly evolving state of autonomous systems and the future of uncrewed flight in Australia. 

Registration

Registration is now open.

Registration for the AAUS SkyTech 2025 conference is via the Avalon 2025 website.  (You will be able to add on AAUS's conference to your Avalon registration)

If you are an academic and would like to attend the conference, please contact Michelle Bannigan directly for a registration price. 

Conference Themes

• Exploring the future of uncrewed flight in Australia
• Showcasing the rise and trajectory of drones and advanced air mobility
• Enabling technologies
• Potential to disrupt sectors such as defence, logistics, agriculture and emergency response
• Promoting sovereign capability
• Counter UAS
• Cybersecurity
• Collaborative autonomy
• Regulation and integration of Uncrewed Systems into civil airspace

Program

Confirmed speakers presenting at SkyTech include:

• MAJGEN Jeremy King - Dept of Defence
• Matt Baker - Airservices Australia
• Rob Weaver - Eve Air Mobility
• Yun Yuan Tay - Skyports
• Mahmood Hussein - Global Drone Solutions
• Deb Sparkes - NAFC
• Peter Smith - Swinburne University
• Wayne Condon - Toll Aviation Government & Defence
• Robert Zubeck - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
• Reece Clothier - Boeing
• Natasha Santha - LEK
• Wade Alcorn - Chair of AAUS Cybersecurity Working Group

AAUS will be releasing the full program in early 2025

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities for SkyTech 2025 are now available. By sponsoring this event you will gain valuable exposure and the chance to connect with an engaged audience. 

There are several sponsorship packages available to suit budgets and needs. For more information you can now download the SkyTech 2025: Exploring the future of Uncrewed Flight sponsorship prospectus. 

Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Event Terms and Conditions

AAUS Events Code of Conduct

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems' main event for the year, RPAS in Australian Skies, will be back in 2025.

It continues to be supported by key government and industry participants and has established itself as a landmark event in the Australian RPAS calendar. looking at the safe integration of RPAS into Australian skies. 

Monday 16th June - Pre-Event Networking Drinks
Tuesday 17th June - Conference Day 1 / Gala Dinner and Industry Awards 
Wednesday 18th June - Conference Day 2