New Date for the 2026 Advanced Mobility Symposium, by AUVSI North Carolina

We've updated the date of our event due to unforseen circumstances impacting the planning and execution of the event in November 2025. Please note our new dates are February 11-12, 2026. The location, agenda, speakers, etc., overwhelmingly remain the same.

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There is a force in the world today, unseen and yet undeniable. It is the Current of Change, a great surge of intelligence and motion that is reshaping every landscape, from the deep ocean floor to the highest atmosphere. You can feel its pull in the hum of the warehouse, in the silent efficiency of a freight ship, and in the ghost-like glide of a passenger drone. This is an event for those who feel that current and are ready to do more than simply watch it pass them by.

At the 2026 Advanced Mobility Symposium, hosted by AUVSI North Carolina, the industry’s foremost architects, engineers, visionaries, and more will convene to analyze the data, debate the direction, and set the coordinates for this new era. The keynotes are not just speeches; they are navigational beacons. The breakout sessions are not just conversations; they are the collective charting of a new course. The conversations here are designed to give you the tools and the network you need to not just adapt to the current, but to be the one who controls its flow.

Event Goals

Our primary aim is to educate, connect, and inspire action around critical policy and technology trends, fostering an environment for identifying partnerships, securing funding, and supporting strategic, state-level initiatives.

Attendees will:

• Address Regulatory Chaos: Work to streamline fragmented rules and build cohesive pathways for a unified ecosystem.
• Secure Vulnerable Supply Chains: Convene leaders to chart a course toward resilient, domestic supply chains.
• Bridge the Rural Divide: Ensure advanced mobility serves all communities, providing solutions for medical delivery and disaster response beyond major urban centers.

What to Expect This Year

Inspiring Speakers

We're lining up thought leaders and experts to share their insights and experiences.

Thoughtful Content

Pillar 1 - Driving Cutting-Edge Innovation

Highlighting ground-breaking research and development happening in NC and beyond

• Showcasing emerging tech, especially those with dual-use potential
• Positioning NC as a hub for future-defining advancements
• Appealing to industry’s desire for growth and market leadership

Pillar 2 - Fostering Cross-Sector Integration and Strategic Partnerships

The value of bringing together diverse stakeholders (policymakers, regulatory, innovators, researchers)

• Facilitating essential networking and relationship building opportunities
• Promoting synergy between air, maritime, and land domains
• Emphasizing the benefits of public-private partnerships and inter-state learning

Pillar 3 - Shaping Policy, Delivering Tangible Impact, and Building a Resilient Future

Our role in educating and informing policy decisions

• Translating technological advnacements into practical solutions snd economic benefits
• Demonstrating the real-world applications and societal contributions of dual-use technologies
• Emphasizing the long-term vision for a secure, prosperous, and advanced future

Purposeful Networking Opportunities

Connect with peers, potential collaborators, and industry leaders from across the state and region.

If you're a 📚 student, 🎓 educator, 🏛️ public servant (government, regulator, military, etc.), or 🗞️ media, your registration fee is waived.To redeem your discount, use your verified email to register and apply the following discount codes at checkout:

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Info: Feb 11, 2026

Info: Feb 12, 2026

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

RTI International, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, Durham, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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