Drone experts discuss the future at International Drone Show in Denmark

Hundreds of drone specialists from across Europe and beyond will
gather at the International Drone Show in Denmark in August in
Denmark to discuss the latest drone developments and explore future
potential. Leading experts will present key topics, including defence,
Nordic airspace, vertiports, digital air traffic control and securing
critical infrastructure.

Denmark has become a leading northern European hub for drone technologies.
On 29 August, drone companies and end users from Denmark and abroad will
gather at the International Drone Show at HCA Airport in Odense to discuss the
latest drone innovations and explore new application potential. The conference
will provide insights into business-critical topics from the drone industry, public
sector organisations and buyers.

“The drone industry is evolving rapidly in response to market demands – and the
International Drone Show in Denmark is a gateway to new insights on the latest
developments from Denmark and northern Europe. It’s also a great way to
connect with new partners from the public and private sectors. As something new
this year, participants can pre-book business meetings. We’re looking forward to
drone companies connecting with key industry stakeholders,” says Lisa
Rosenlyst Hansen from Odense Robotics.

Legislation, security and new technologies

This year’s event will be focused on three key themes: Legislation and
Cooperation, Security and Defence and Use Cases & New Technologies. The
programme offers panel discussions, talks and workshops with leading experts
on key industry topics such as defence, Nordic airspace, vertiports, digital air
traffic control and securing critical infrastructure.

Highlights from the programme:

• Keynote on the global commercial drone market from Kay M. Schaumann,
  CEO Drone Industry Insights.
• Panel debate on the integration of drones in the Nordic Airspace
  moderated by Anders Martinsen, CEO of UAS Norway, with panelists: Lars
  Korsholm, Head of Division CAA Denmark, Marteinn Guðjónsson, Inspector
  Flight Operations CAA Iceland, Pasi Nikama, Senior Vice President CMO &
  CCO Finntraffic, Even Birkeland, Flight Operations Inspector CAA Norway.
• Panel debate on counter UAS moderated by Christian Clemmensen Møller,
  Head of Business Development, Secure Drone Infrastructure, MyDefence
  with panellists:
  Rasmus Ross, Military Analyst C-UAS, Centre for Air and Space Operations
  Royal Danish Defence College, Torben Brandt, Police Inspector Danish
  National Police
  Jimmi Hartvig, Head of Airport Technology Copenhagen Airports, Dan Hermansen, CEO MyDefence, Hans-Christian Mathiesen, VP Defense
  Programs Sky-Watch A/S.
  
• Scaling the Drone Industry with Digital Air Traffic Control, Jesper Skou, Co-
  Founder and CEO Skypuzzler. 
• Talk from Morten Hvalsøe Dybdahl, Major & Branch Chief UAS / C-UAS,
  Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)
  
  

The event also features an expo area where companies and organisations can
showcase their latest technologies. Exhibitors include: Northcom.dk, MyDefence,
Sky Level, Sky-Watch, ODU, Prototal Damvig, AirPlate. There will be demo flights
from MyDefence, Skygrids and DroneVolt.