Counter-UAS & AI Bootcamp
Deployment Accelerator 2026
Curated Dealmaking & Matchmaking
U.S.-Canada Participation
90-Day Execution Pipeline
Invitation Only
October 13-14, 2026
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Limited to 200 Attendees
An invitation-only event where operators, government, industry, and capital converge to accelerate pilots, partnerships, and deployment opportunities.
Driving execution, not just exposure.
Who Attends
Defense Prime Contractors
C-UAS, UAS & Autonomous Systems Providers
Government & Military Stakeholders
Systems Integrators
Investors & Investment Bankers
Why Attend
Post-Event Pipeline — From introductions to partnerships and deals in 90 days.
Qualified Access — Vetted C-UAS decision-makers, operators, and capital allocators.
Structured Matchmaking — Pre-scheduled 1:1 introductions and curated roundtables.
Ecosystem Advantage — Direct access to key decision-makers across the Grand Forks UAS and C-UAS ecosystem.
Participation Options
Participation is intentionally limited to support meaningful engagement, curated introductions, and high-value discussions among operators, government, industry, and investors.
All prices in USD.
Admission Tickets
Industry
$1,195
Primes · Technology Companies · Investors
Gov / Def / Mil
Complimentary Admission
Government · Military · Defense Officials
Exhibitor Demo Tables
Technology Showcase Package
$3,495
6 ft table · 2 representatives · 2 admission tickets
Structured matchmaking access · Post-event match report mention
Sponsorship Opportunities
PLATINUM
Naming Sponsor · $24,900
- Exclusive naming rights for the networking reception
- Principal logo placement
- 5-minute plenary remarks
- 4 admission tickets
- Logo in post-event deliverables
- Premier program placement
GOLD
Technical Presenter · $14,900
- 25-minute technical presentation or demonstration
- Exhibitor demo table included
- 3 admission tickets
- Logo in event program
SILVER
Session Sponsor · $5,500
- Session co-branding
- 2-minute sponsor introduction
- 2 admission tickets
- Logo in event program
BRONZE
Supporter · $2,500
- Logo in event program
- 1 admission ticket
- Mention in post-event match reports
Why This Matters Now
Operational lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East have shown how low-cost drones, FPV systems, one-way attack (OWA) drones, and AI-enabled autonomous systems are reshaping modern conflict.
From protecting personnel and vehicles to securing land, air, sea, space, and critical infrastructure, organizations face increasing pressure to adapt faster than the threat. Inexpensive unmanned systems can threaten assets worth millions while exposing vulnerabilities across the battlespace.
The challenge is integrating multi-vendor systems, aligning with real operational requirements, strengthening resilient supply chains, and accelerating the path from concept to deployment.
Operational advantage belongs to those who can adapt, integrate, and deploy the fastest.
A Different Approach
An invitation-only program accelerating the transition from emerging technology to operational capability.
Through curated introductions, structured collaboration, and post-event execution support, participants gain access to potential pilots, partnerships, funding pathways, and deployment opportunities.
From Innovation to Operational Capability. Faster.
Why Grand Forks?
Grand Forks is rapidly emerging as one of North America's leading UAS, autonomy, and Counter-UAS ecosystems.
The region brings together Grand Forks AFB, the Point Defense Battle Lab, Camp Grafton, GrandSKY, UND, industry, and government stakeholders focused on accelerating testing, adoption, and deployment.
Recent selection as one of only five national Directed Energy Counter-UAS pilot sites under the FY2026 NDAA further reinforces the region's strategic importance.
Event Format
1
Day 1
Expert Panels · Operational Collaboration & Matchmaking Workshop · Curated 1:1 Matchmaking
Practitioner-focused discussions on evolving threats, AI-enabled capabilities, operational lessons, and deployment pathways.
Evening Networking Reception
Informal networking and relationship building
2
Day 2
Collaborative Workshop Continuation · Technology Demonstrations · Curated 1:1 Meetings · Closing Plenary
Post-Event Execution Pipeline
What Happens Next Matters
Bootcamp → Introductions → Pilots → Partnerships → Deployment
The real value is not what happens during the Bootcamp. It's what happens next.
1
Week 1
Curated introductions and match reports
2
Month 1
Pilot, partnership, and collaboration discussions
3
Month 3
Advancement toward pilots, partnerships, and deployments
Help Shape the Future of Counter-UAS
From Innovation to Operational Capability. Faster.