

Energy Drone & Robotics Forum
Join us for a high-powered fall gathering of the Energy Drone & Robotics community!
Connect with 200+ industry leaders while learning from practical strategies, real-world case studies, actual deployments and avoiding common pitfalls, and connect with industry leaders and Robotics, Drones, Data, AI and Automation innovators.
This is your chance to network with peers, share ideas, and gain valuable insights into the latest in industrial drones, robotics, AI/ML, automation, and data-driven tech.
Discover what’s next in cutting-edge tools, real-world programs, and emerging innovations shaping the future of automation in energy operations.
WHO ATTENDS
Energy & Engineering drone, robotics, data leaders
Unmanned Systems/Robotics Operators/Service Providers
Data Analytics/Visualization/Digital Twin management
Corporate Innovation/Venture groups
Asset Inspection & Maintenance teams
Surveying, Mapping & GIS professionals
Drone Robotics Data Technology Solutions companies & startups
Directors, VPs, and Managers responsible for optimizing facility, plant, and field operations
Chief Engineers, Project Directors, BIM Managers, and specialists focused on design, infrastructure, and construction technology
Managers and Engineers focused on deploying intelligent automation, AI-powered robotics, and smart systems.
Focus Areas
Robotics for Operations – Intelligent workflow automation, predictive maintenance, resource optimization, demand forecasting, and AI-driven decision support.
Robotics in Plant & Facility Management – Autonomous inspection, anomaly detection, energy optimization, digital twins for predictive insights, and safety monitoring.
Data Visualization/Analytics – Uncovering patterns, trends, and anomalies in large datasets to enable smarter, faster decision-making. Applications include advanced diagnostics, predictive insights, real-time operational dashboards, and enhanced visual data discovery. Spatial computing, digital reality, 3D simulations.
AI-Powered Robotics & Drones/Physical AI – Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots (cobots), drones for industrial/energy tasks, AI-driven navigation/DAA, BVLOS and autonomous drone operations, and enhanced robotic vision for quality and safety.
WHAT YOU’ll GAIN
Uncover real-world applications of robotics, drones, and automation that are improving operations and cutting costs
Hear firsthand accounts from successful real-world deployments and learn how to sidestep common mistakes and scale robotics/drones in operations
Get up to speed on the latest tools and innovations reshaping industrial tech
Connect with top minds in automation, energy and AI innovation— in the Energy Capital of the World, Houston
Walk away with practical takeaways to kickstart or scale tech adoption in your organization
Get a forward-looking view of how intelligent systems are transforming energy, industrial, engineering, and construction sectors
Event Agenda
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Workshop Lunch with Speakers
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Registration & Visit Tech Showcase
1:15 pm - 1:25 pm Welcome
1:25 pm - 1:45 pm Joint Keynote- Roadmaps & Trends
1:45 pm - 3:15 pm Breakouts - Drone/Robotics and Industrial AI
- Panel discussions
- Case Studies
- Tech Updates
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Networking Break and Visit Tech Showcase
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Breakouts - Drone/Robotics and Industrial AI
- Panel discussions
- Case Studies
- Tech Updates
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Joint Closing Panel
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bots & Brews Reception - Second Draught