Description
The NDIA Delaware Valley Chapter is pleased to announce the upcoming 2nd Annual Aerospace Conference: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV) and Counter-UAV Technologies, taking place on June 10, 2026, at the University of Delaware, Clayton Hall. An optional Evening Reception will be held on June 9, 2026 at W. L. Gore for conference attendees only. A Limited number of tickets are available and may be purchased separately during registration. Event is closed to press.
This event will bring together government decision-makers, acquisition leaders, industry innovators, and academic partners to advance the dialogue on UAS and C-UAS capabilities that are reshaping today’s defense and security landscape.
2026 NDIA DVC Aerospace Conference:
Advancing the Future Battlespace: Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter-UAV Technologies UAV and C-UAV Technologies
June 10, 2026
Optional: Evening Reception
June 9, 2026
| Category | Early Registration 3/30/2026 – 5/8/2026 | Regular Registration 5/9/2026 – 5/29/2026 |
| Student (valid student ID or proof of enrollment is required) | $65 | $80 |
| Government (Contractors do not qualify for Government rate and must register as Industry. A valid government or military employee email is required at time of registration. ) | $125 | $150 |
| NDIA Member (includes NDIA members and affiliates (NTSA, ETI, WID) | $200 | $250 |
| Nonmember | $250 | $300 |
| Sponsor/Speaker/Guest | FREE | |
- The registration fee covers keynote and general sessions and networking opportunities, including continental breakfasts, breaks, and lunches.
- Please register with a complete and accurate email address. You will receive an email confirmation as soon as your registration has been processed. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Registrations will not be taken over the phone.
- NDIA charges a non-refundable 2.5% Administration and Technology fee on all credit card transactions. To avoid fees, please consider NDIA’s no-cost payment option eCheck. The eCheck payment option is available for all NDIA orders. Virginia is controlling law for all transactions.
CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTIONS
Cancellations received by May 15, 2026, will receive a refund minus a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after May 15, 2026. Substitutions to this event are welcome in lieu of cancellations. Cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to cruocco@NDIA.org
HARRASSMENT POLICY
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), and Women in Defense (WID) are committed to providing a professional environment free from physical, psychological, and verbal harassment. NDIA and its affiliates, NTSA and WID, will not tolerate harassment of any kind, including but not limited to harassment based on ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, gender, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all participants and attendees at NDIA, NTSA, and WID conferences, meetings, and events. Harassment includes offensive gestures and verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, inappropriate photography and recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriately physical contact, and unwelcome attention. Participants requested to cease harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately, and failure will serve as grounds of revoking access to the NDIA, NTSA or WID event.
EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT
NDIA’s Event Code of Conduct applies to all National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), and Women In Defense (WID) meeting-related events, whether in person at public or private facilities, online, or during virtual events. NDIA, NTSA, and WID are committed to providing a productive and welcoming environment for all participants. All participants are expected to abide by this code as well as NDIA’s ethical principles and practices. Visit NDIA.org/CodeOfConduct to review the full policy.