This Drone Exhibition hosted at ASU's Drone Studio will showcase and demonstrate cutting-edge drone and robotic technology. Hosted during Arizona Tech Week, this event co-hosted with the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center will feature founders and the frontier technologies they’re developing.
Participants have the opportunity to view these aerial systems up close and experience live flight demonstrations from data collection drones to heavy-lift craft.
Our objective is to establish Arizona as the hub for advanced uncrewed flight. We believe that by integrating our state’s vast testing infrastructure, the concentration of aerospace and defense corporations, and the agility of the startup community, we can build a future where the Arizona is a hub for innovation, validation and commercialization.
Discover how Arizona is fostering the collaborative environment necessary to scale these technologies for commercial operations and public safety.
This event aims to create meaningful connections between the founders building the hardware, the policymakers defining the airspace and the industry leaders scaling new technologies.
Who should attend
- Industry Leaders: Gain a clear understanding of UAS capabilities and identify the specific platforms that can optimize operational efficiency.
- Tech Innovators: Showcase your technology in an active flight environment to community members, fellow tech enthusiasts, and leaders in the defense and industrial sectors.
Investors: Scout high-growth ventures in and explore why Arizona’s geographical and regulatory advantages are driving massive global interest.
- Enthusiasts: Community members interested in aviation, technology, or startups should attend to learn more about these frontier technologies and meet with local entrepreneurs building the future of uncrewed aviation.
Arizona is building the policy frameworks, industry engagement, and infrastructure to become a hub for UAS and advanced air mobility technology. With the vast testing grounds, optimal flight conditions, corporate presence, and a regulatory environment that supports rapid iteration, Arizona is emerging as an epicenter for flight innovation.
Plug and Play is the world's largest global innovation platform, connecting corporations, startups, investors, and institutions worldwide. We offer corporate innovation services, accelerator programs and an extensive network to facilitate strategic partnerships across numerous industries. Through our Silicon Valley headquarters and more than 60 global offices, Plug and Play drives the technological advancements, enterprise solutions and resources for scaling startups.
Plug and Play accelerateAZ and founding partner the Arizona Commerce Authority, are building a world-class innovation ecosystem in Arizona to accelerate startup growth and attract investment, and bring the best entrepreneurs looking to scale in the region. Plug and Play accelerateAZ focuses on core verticals of Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sustainability, and works with over ten local corporate partners. The Arizona office also provides an open accelerator platform that provides founders with access to Plug and Play’s resources and ecosystem opportunities. Reach out to arizona@pnptc.com for more information or visit pnptc.com/locations/phoenix
This event is a part of #AZTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.arizonatechweek.com