“Unmanned Systems: Future Technologies” forum becomes the largest event in autonomous tech

This year Moscow hosted a massive international forum titled “Unmanned Systems: Future Technologies,” drawing more than 260 000 participants from around the globe. The event took place at the halls of the Moscow Scientific‑Technological Center, attracting leading experts, investors and industry representatives.

What awaited attendees

• Key presentations by leaders of major companies (Boeing, Airbus, DJI) and startups working on autonomous aircraft.
• Panel discussions covering regulatory issues for unmanned systems in Russia and abroad.
• Live demos of the latest achievements in AI, computer vision and sensor technology.

“We see a huge potential for autonomous technologies to increase production efficiency and improve quality of life,” said Sergey Ivanov, head of the Russian Aviation Development Agency.

Innovations on display

• Unmanned cargo aircraft from SkyTech, already successfully delivering goods to remote regions of Russia.
• Autonomous agricultural machines from AgroBot startup, demonstrating higher yields and lower labor costs.

Industry impact

Experts noted that the forum’s growing attendance confirms accelerated adoption of unmanned systems across sectors: logistics, agriculture, medicine. Leading companies have announced plans to expand production of autonomous aircraft by 2025.

“The forum became a platform for exchanging experience and establishing new partnerships,” added Alexey Petrov, head of Russia’s Unmanned Systems Development Project.

What next?

Organizers plan a series of webinars and master‑classes over the coming year to keep interest in autonomous tech alive among students and young professionals.