2026 Korea Drone & UAM Expo Opens Next Week: Drone Soccer, Air Taxis, and Future Airspace Management Plans on Display
The 2026 Korea Drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Expo opens on July 15 at the Convensia Convention Center in Incheon Songdo, running for three days with more than 130 participating organizations. Events include a drone soccer tournament, air taxi flight demonstrations, drone delivery showcases, and international conferences, with delegations from the US, Canada, Senegal, Nigeria, and Mauritania represented in the international pavilion.
Highlights
- The 2026 Korea Drone & UAM Expo opens on July 15 at Convensia Convention Center in Incheon Songdo, running for three days with over 130 participating organizations.
- South Korean government agencies will announce UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) system rollout plans and report on the operational status of national Drone Demonstration Cities at the event.
- Five countries — the US, Canada, Senegal, Nigeria, and Mauritania — will be represented in the expo's international pavilion to showcase technologies and seek global partnerships.
- Concurrent events include the 20th UAM Team Korea Working Group Meeting, a UAM Olympics Technical Seminar, and the 4th Round of Drone Special Free Zone Application Briefings.
- Public-facing activities include drone light shows, hands-on piloting courses, and air taxi flight experience demonstrations aimed at integrating UAM concepts into everyday awareness.
The 2026 Korea Drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Expo will officially open on July 15 at the Convensia Convention Center in Incheon Songdo. The three-day event brings together more than 130 organizations across a program that includes a drone carnival, UAM demonstrations, drone delivery showcases, and a drone soccer tournament.
Industry Exhibition Combined with Public Experience Activities
Built around the theme of "A Future Vision for Drones and UAM Integrated into Daily Life and Industry," the expo blends trade exhibitions, international conferences, and public engagement activities. Visitors can enjoy drone light shows, participate in hands-on drone piloting courses, and observe air taxi flight experience demonstrations.
Government Agencies Showcase Public-Sector Applications
Multiple government ministries and public-sector bodies will be in attendance, presenting the potential of drones in public services — including disaster response, safety management, and infrastructure inspection. Participating agencies will report on the operational status of "Drone Demonstration Cities" and progress on drone commercialization, as well as introduce the current state of national drone infrastructure development. Plans for the rollout of an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system will also be unveiled at the event.
International Pavilion Welcomes Global Partners
The expo's international pavilion will feature government representatives and companies from the United States, Canada, Senegal, Nigeria, and Mauritania, who will showcase their respective products and technologies while seeking global investment and partnership opportunities.
Key Concurrent Conferences and Meetings
A series of major side events will run alongside the main exhibition, including:
- Global Drone & UAM International Symposium
- Drone Industry Alliance General Assembly
- 20th UAM Team Korea Working Group Meeting
- UAM Olympics Technical Seminar
- 4th Round of Drone Special Free Zone Application Briefing Session
By combining industry showcases, policy dialogue, and public education under one roof, this year's expo is expected to be one of the most significant annual gatherings for South Korea's drone and UAM industry.
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