New event builds on Commercial UAV brand to serve growing demand for industrial drone technology and collaboration across Europe

Portland, Maine, United States - 10 April 2025 - Diversified, organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, is proud to announce the launch of Commercial UAV Forum, taking place 22-23 April 2026 at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The event marks a new chapter in Europe's drone industry landscape, designed specifically to meet the growing demand for a focused, high-value platform dedicated to uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in industrial applications. Commercial UAV Forum will bring together drone pilots, project managers, service and solution providers, regulators, and innovators for two days of education, networking, and discovery.

"We are thrilled to introduce Commercial UAV Forum as the next expansion of the Commercial UAV brand," said Lee Corkhill, Group Director at Diversified. "This new format emphasizes community, actionable content, and strategic connection—key ingredients to accelerating the safe and effective adoption of drone technology across Europe's core sectors."

Commercial UAV Forum 2026 will feature a focused exhibit floor showcasing cutting-edge UAV hardware, software, and supporting technologies. Attendees will gain insights through solution-focused educational sessions, participate in practical discussions on real-world applications, and engage directly with key stakeholders shaping the future of UAV regulation and innovation across Europe.

This focused forum will serve vertical industries such as construction, energy & utilities, public safety & emergency services, infrastructure, agriculture, ports, mining, and drone delivery, offering professionals the knowledge and relationships needed to thrive in a fast-evolving market.
More details, including the call for speakers and registration information, will be announced in the coming months. Commercial drone professionals are encouraged to fill out the Attendee Inquiry form to receive updates about the event.

###

About Commercial UAV Forum
Organized by the team behind Commercial UAV Expo in the United States and presented by Commercial UAV News, Commercial UAV Forum is Europe's highly-focused gathering for professionals integrating and operating UAS in industrial applications across Europe. The event will take place 22-23 April at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. For more information, visit www.forumuav.com

Commercial UAV Forum is produced by Diversified's technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News, Commercial UAV Expo, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).