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DRONTEX'26

October 14-15, 2026 / Piešťany, Slovakia

Expert conference on drones in the context of the security situation in Europe and security applications

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The DRONTEX 2026 conference will take place under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic.

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About the conference

The DRONTEX conference is a professional platform for sharing of experience and information among experts in unmanned technologies and representatives of state institutions and non-profit organisations from the V4 countries aiming to support drone economy development.

Conference Language: EN / SK

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Expert presentations

Learn from top experts in drone technology and innovation.

Installations

Explore cutting-edge unmanned technologies and UAS.

Networking

Connect with professionals, innovators, and industry leaders.

Cooperation

Discover new partnerships and collaboration opportunities.

Drone party

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with the drone community.

Media coverage

Gain visibility through strong media presence and coverage.

Speakers

The DRONTEX conference is a professional platform for sharing of experience and information among experts in unmanned technologies and representatives of state institutions and non-profit organisations from the V4 countries aiming to support drone economy development.

Filip Pecháč

ATM/UTM Specialist, Air Navigation Services of the Slovak Republic

Martina Hlavatá

Network Capacity Planning Expert, EUROCONTROL

Jakub Karas

President, UAV Alliance Czech Republic

Roman Kajda

Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic, Civil Aviation Division, Acting Director of the Civil Aviation Division

Šárka Václavíková

Czech U-space Coordinator, Air Navigation Services of the CR

Štefan Dusza

ZEPHYR UAS

Gergely Németh

Hungarian Defence Innovation Research Institute (VIKI)

Robert Fintak

Polska Izba Systemow Bezzalogowych

Viliam Ostatník

Adapt Institute

Rastislav Sopko

Mám Dron Association

Agenda

We are still working hard on the programme of the DRONTEX 2026. Change of the program reserved.

0ctober 14, 2025

Elektrárňa Piešťany

The conference will be opened with a short speech by Rastislav Sopko from the Mám Dron Association (organizer) and introductory presentation by Radoslav Štefánek (Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic). 

The conference will be opened with a short speech by Rastislav Sopko from the Mám Dron Association (organizer) and introductory presentation by Radoslav Štefánek (Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic). 

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Legal Framework, EASA Standards Implementation, and Operational Practice. A Comprehensive Overview of National Legislation Following the Civil Aviation Act (Aviation Act) Transformation.

Resolution of the permanent interministerial commission defines the conditions under which a UAS may conduct a flight in the controlled airspace of the Slovak Republic. The flight itself relies on coordination between the UAS operator and the air traffic controller – from the submission of the notification of the planned flight through to its execution.

The presentation will provide an overview of the Czech approach to U-space implementation, focusing on national coordination and the key steps towards establishing a functional U-space ecosystem.

The discussion will be moderated by Viliam Ostatník (Adapt Institute).

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Lunch will be prepared and served by a renowned hotel school in Piešťany.

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Time set aside for networking and business meetings

End of the conference programme

An evening drone party with dinner and a DJ will provide a space for informal meetings and entertainment.

0ctober 15, 2025

Hotel Esplanade

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How to get there

By train, by bus

The Elektrárňa building is located about 100m from the main station in Piešt’any.

By train, by bus

The Elektrárňa building is located about 100m from the main station in Piešt’any.

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The Elektrárňa building is located about 100m from the main station in Piešt’any.

Venue

Elektrárňa Piešťany
Staničná 2334/51
Piešťany

Slovak Republic

Accommodation

DRONTEX conference visitors can take advantage of discounted accommodation at Hotel Esplanade, located about 3.7 km from the conference venue.

Address:

Ensana Esplanade, Spa Island, Kúpeľný ostrov, 921 29 Piešťany

 

How to book an accomodation
  • Visit the hotel website,
  • Click “Book Now” (or “Reserve”),
  • Select your dates of stay and room type (single or double),
  • Enter “DRONTEX2026” into the Promo Code field,
  • Click “Apply”