Future Invest at Global Drone Show 2026
14 October - 17 October
Overview
Future Invest is Beaten Zone Venture Partners’ investment and innovation platform delivered as part of Global Drone Show 2026 on the Gold Coast.
Designed to connect emerging capability with capital, Future Invest brings together founders, operators, investors and defence stakeholders focused on the future of autonomous systems, defence technology, and sovereign capability.
Operating alongside Global Drone Show 2026 at CBUS Stadium, the program will showcase companies developing technologies across AI, robotics, autonomy, counter-UAS, sensing systems, electronic warfare, secure communications, and next-generation defence infrastructure.
Future Invest is designed to support high-potential Australian companies building technologies relevant to national security, defence modernisation, and the rapidly evolving autonomous systems landscape.
What to Expect
- Founder pitches and capability showcases
- Investor and industry engagement opportunities
- Defence and autonomy-focused technology discussions
- Emerging sovereign capability and dual-use innovation
- Connections across venture, defence, and operational ecosystems
- Exposure to national and international defence stakeholders
- Live demonstrations and emerging capability showcases
Technology Areas
Future Invest will explore emerging capability areas including:
- Counter-UAS and defence systems
- AI, autonomy and robotics
- Detection, sensing and ISR technologies
- Electronic warfare and secure communications
- Space and sovereign capability systems
- Autonomous maritime and undersea technologies
- Advanced software, simulation and mission systems
About Future Invest
Future Invest is focused on supporting Australian founders and emerging technology companies building capabilities relevant to defence, national security and sovereign industrial growth.
The platform is designed to create meaningful engagement between founders, investors, industry and operational stakeholders while supporting pathways into larger domestic and international defence ecosystems.
With increasing investment and operational focus on autonomous systems, advanced sensing, AI and sovereign capability development, Future Invest aims to support technologies positioned for both domestic and international relevance.
Event Details
Date: 14–17 October 2026
Location: CBUS Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia
Applications & Further Information: Coming Soon