Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2026: What to Expect in Houston
- Don Garland
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The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit returns June 22–24, 2026, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott in Houston, Texas.
Quick Registration Details
Drones Plus Robotics customers can receive a Free Exhibit Hall Pass.
To register:
Select Expo Visitor Pass
Use code EDRCC28
This year’s event is expected to bring together asset owners, operators, regulators, service providers, and technology leaders from energy, utilities, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety. Drones Plus Robotics will be there booth 408.
What’s New in Energy Drone & Robotics Summit Houston 2026
For 2026, the summit is part of InnovateEnergy Week, a three-conference mega-event designed to connect robotics, data, and AI communities under one roof.
Alongside the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, attendees will also have access to:
Industrial Digital Reality Summit
Industrial AI Nexus Summit
One registration gives attendees access to three overlapping communities focused on the future of industrial operations.
Main Conference Tracks
The summit will feature five core forums covering some of the most important areas in energy robotics and automation:
UAV Operations
Focused on drone operations for surveying, mapping, inspections, and field data collection.
Robotics Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
Covering robotic systems used for industrial inspection, maintenance support, and operational efficiency.
Envision Energy
Focused on data visualization, analytics, and decision-making tools for energy operations.
Marine Robotics
Highlighting autonomous and remote systems for offshore, marine, and subsea applications.
Industrial Cargo Drones
Exploring the use of drones for transporting equipment, parts, and supplies in industrial environments.
Co-Located Forums
In addition to the main tracks, the event includes several co-located forums:
DRONERESPONDERS Texas Emergency Response Forum
Construction Robotics Forum
Industrial Digital Twin Forum
Industrial Reality Capture Forum
These forums expand the event beyond drones alone, bringing in emergency response, construction automation, digital twins, and reality capture technologies.
Who Attends the Summit?
This event is built for operators and asset owners, not just vendors.
Typical attendees include:
Pipeline companies
Utility operators
Offshore energy firms
Engineering contractors
Public safety agencies
Infrastructure teams
Technology service providers
The drone and robotics summit Houston has earned its reputation by bringing together the people who actually run these systems in the field, along with the companies building and supporting the technology.
Event Schedule
Sunday, June 21
The event begins with a VIP Welcome Reception from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Monday, June 22
Monday includes the Drone & Robotics Operators Forum, which is open to asset owners only from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
The day also features the Emergency Management UAS Forum, keynotes, breakout sessions, and the opening of the expo at 4:00 PM, followed by the Howdy Reception.
Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday includes keynotes, breakout sessions, the UAS Program Management Course, and a full-day expo and demo zone from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.
The day ends with the Bots & Brews Reception.
Wednesday, June 24
The final day includes keynotes, the Energy Security/C-UAS Forum, and expo access through noon.
Expo and Demo Zone
The summit includes three major technology areas:
Main Exhibit Hall
Featuring vendor booths, equipment displays, and technology providers.
Live Demo Zone
A hands-on area where attendees can see equipment being tested and demonstrated in real-world scenarios.
Innovation Zone
Focused on use case presentations, technology updates, and practical applications.
This is where attendees can see the technology running, not just presented on slides.
Visit Drones Plus Robotics at Booth 408
Drones Plus Robotics will be exhibiting at Booth 408.
We’ll be showcasing solutions for:
Autonomous security robotics
Industrial inspection drones
Methane detection systems
Ground robots and quadrupeds
DJI enterprise platforms
Drone docks
AI-enabled inspection workflows
Stop by Booth 408 to meet the team, see the technology, and talk through real-world applications for your operations.
Registration Details
Drones Plus Robotics customers can receive a Free Exhibit Hall Pass.
To register:
Select Expo Visitor Pass
Use code EDRCC28
The pass includes access to the exhibit hall, demo zone, Innovation Zone sessions, and networking receptions.
Full conference access is available at an additional cost. Group discounts are available for teams of more than five, and media passes are available for qualified industry press.
Getting There
The closest airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), located roughly 20 minutes from The Woodlands.
Attendees should book rooms directly through The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Event organizers have warned that third-party “discount” housing emails targeting attendees may be fraudulent.
Why This Event Matters
The energy drone and robotics sector is moving beyond pilot programs and into scaled deployments.
This year’s summit will focus on practical results, including ROI, program management, field operations, and lessons learned from real deployments.
For companies evaluating drones, robotics, autonomous systems, or AI-enabled inspection workflows, this is a valuable opportunity to see what is working at scale and connect with the people already running these programs.
See Us at Booth 408
The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit is one of the most important events for industrial drone and robotics adoption in the energy sector.
We’ll be at Booth 408 throughout the event.
Stop by, say hello, and see how Drones Plus Robotics is helping teams deploy smarter, safer, and more efficient field operations.