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BDTS : Ahmedabad Strategic Colloquium

Drones & Swarm Robotics: UAS, C-UAS, and homeland security manufacturing.

🗓️ Oct 28, 2026 📍 IIMA Ventures

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Note: BDTS Ahmedabad Strategic Colloquium has been rescheduled from 29th October 2026 to 28th October 2026 due to upcoming festival on the earlier date. We request you to plan your schedule accordingly and sincerely regret the inconvenience
Ahmedabad

Bharat Defence Tech Show 2026 – Official Aftermovie

Experience the defining moments of the Bharat Defence Tech Show 2026 — where global defence leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry pioneers came together to shape the future of defence and aerospace.

From high-level strategic discussions to groundbreaking innovations and exclusive networking engagements, BDTS 2026 showcased India’s growing leadership in defence technology and international collaboration.

Thematic Architecture

  • Focus: Drones, Swarm Robotics & Homeland Security Technologies (UAS, C-UAS, Autonomous Systems)
  • Autonomy:AI-driven swarm coordination and intelligent mission execution
  • Mission:Accelerating indigenous unmanned systems and next-generation homeland security technologies
  • Integration: Multi-domain drone operations and counter-drone ecosystems

Target Ecosystem Categorization

A multi-tier innovation ecosystem bringing together key stakeholders across AI, space, and autonomous defence technologies:

Tier I: DRDO, Homeland Security & Defence Agencies
Tier II: OEMs, DPSUs & Defence MSMEs
Tier III: Startups (Drones, AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems)

BDTS: Ahmedabad Strategic Colloquium – Event Agenda

A focused programme featuring keynote addresses, startup presentations, strategic discussions, and networking opportunities.

09:00 AM – 09:50 AM
Registration & Networking
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Lighting of Lamp
10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
Inaugural Address

Smt. Priyanka Agarwal Chopra, CEO, IIMA Ventures
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM
Video Address

Dr. B. K. Das, Director General, ECS, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Keynote Address

Shri Smit Shah, President, Drone Federation of India (DFI)
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Startup Presentation

InsideFPV
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Startup Presentation

Allied Engg
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Startup Presentation
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Startup Presentation

L2 Aerospace
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Fireside Chat

Air Marshal S. P. Dharkar (Retd.) with Satyabrata Satapathy, CEO, BonV Aero
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Startup Presentation

Verniq UAVs
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Startup Presentation

ADIT, CVM Univ
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM
Startup Presentation
12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Special Address

Prof., IIT Gandhinagar
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM
Startup Presentation

Dronelab
02:15 PM – 02:30 PM
Startup Presentation

TAEGIS AI
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Special Address

Group Captain Vishal Mishra / Wing Commander Pulkit Mishra
Directorate of Aerospace Design, Indian Air Force
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Startup Presentation

KaptorTech
03:15 PM – 03:30 PM
Startup Presentation

MBIT, CVM Univ
03:30 PM – 03:45 PM
Closing Address & Vote of Thanks

BDTS

*Organisers reserve the right to change the above programme.

The 12 Core Problem Statements

Key innovation challenges focused on artificial intelligence, space technologies, autonomous systems, cyber resilience, and next-generation defence capabilities.

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Autonomous swarm coordination systems
02
Counter-UAS detection & neutralization
03
AI-powered aerial surveillance
04
Secure drone communication networks
05
Autonomous navigation in denied environments.
06
Homeland security drone integration
07
Edge computing for autonomous systems
08
Multi-drone payload coordination
09
AI-based threat prediction systems
10
Drone traffic management systems
11
High-endurance unmanned platforms
12
Smart manufacturing for homeland security systems

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Our strategic partners supporting innovation, collaboration and defence technology advancement.

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Call for Solutions

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Why Participate in Ahmedabad Strategic Colloquium

  • ✔ Access to Drone & Homeland Security Ecosystem
  • ✔ Visibility to CXOs & Strategic Decision-Makers
  • ✔ Engage with India’s Autonomous Systems Innovation Corridor
  • ✔Pathway to BDTS 2027

The Final Reward: The Road to BDTS 2027

1

Present at the Ahmedabad Colloquium

2

Refine solutions with expert feedback

3

Showcase at BDTS 2027 Grand Finale

4

Gain global exposure across 30+ diplomatic missions

5

Feature in MoD & DRDO reports and procurement pathways

Contact & Secretariat

For participation as Delegate or Startup

Email: ahmedabad@bharatdefencetechshow.com / sarankumar@bharatdefencetechshow.com
Phone: +91 9003953425

For Partnerships

Email: partnerships@bharatdefencetechshow.com
Phone: +91 9620834903

Event Venue:
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