DroneHorizon 2025 x World Port Days

DroneHorizon 2025 marks the beginning of a pioneering, multi-year European collaboration focused on advancing autonomous and unmanned systems across key industries. The event will take place as part of the World Port Days, alongside the Innovation Dock on 5 September, fostering a unique blend of innovation and strategic discussion.

This high-impact event brings together leading port and innovation ecosystems from Europe, including:

• Port of Rotterdam
• Port of Antwerp-Bruges
• Hamburg Port Authority

Key Themes:

• Transforming Operations: Exploring how autonomous systems can revolutionise logistics and industrial operations.
• Crisis Management & Public Safety: Investigating the role of drones and autonomous systems in emergency response and cross-border civil protection.
• Dual-Use Innovations: Showcasing how civil and military sectors can collaborate through shared technologies.
• Governance & Policy: Discussing the policies, AI infrastructure, and public-private collaborations needed to scale autonomous systems responsibly.

DroneHorizon 2025 will focus on strengthening Europe’s leadership in autonomy, covering topics like operational efficiency, crisis response, civil-military collaboration, and governance of emerging technologies.

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