DroneHorizon '26 is the second edition of a multi-year European collaboration between three leading port and innovation ecosystems: the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Hamburg Port Authority, DronePort Rotterdam, and The Beacon. Taking place on 15 September 2026 in Antwerp, DroneHorizon '26 opens Port of the Future Wee: three days of groundbreaking innovations in autonomous and sustainable technology in port environments, featuring live demos, showcases, expert insights, and international collaboration.
An international platform for action
|
DroneHorizon convenes high-level European and international stakeholders, connecting policy, industry, and tech leaders to set shared priorities and accelerate deployment. Alongside Europe’s own innovation community, the welcomes attendees from over a dozen countries, making it a truly cross-continental platform for collaboration and action.
|
Part of Port of the Future Week
DroneHorizon '26 (15 September) and the Autonomous Summit (16 September) form a two-day programme dedicated to autonomous and unmanned systems innovation. DroneHorizon '26 opens with inspiring keynotes, expert speakers, and live demonstrations, bringing together Europe's leading voices in one room. The Autonomous Summit then takes the technology outside, with over 30 live demonstrations on water, land, and in the air, from drones and autonomous shipping to self-driving vehicles. Join the Port of the Future week for two days in Antwerp where autonomous innovation is not just discussed, but demonstrated. Afterwards, the Port of the Future Week concludes in Rotterdam with MAGPIE & Pioneers, a day dedicated to the green port of the future.
| Program | Register | More info |