UAV SHOW Bordeaux: two exhibition days and a separate demonstration day
7-9 October. The announced format separates business meetings and conferences from outdoor demonstrations.
- 2026-10-07
- Bordeaux
Event: 2026-10-07 / 2026-10-09 · Bordeaux
UAV SHOW is scheduled for 7-9 October in Bordeaux. The organiser presents 7-8 October as the exhibition and conference days, followed by outdoor demonstrations on 9 October at CESA. Visitors planning to see flight activity need to account for that separate day.
The event covers civilian and defence applications of unmanned systems. It is organised by Bordeaux Technowest and Bordeaux Events And More. The official exhibition page is the reference for the format; registration and visitor information are available through the event site.
For a component or software supplier, a mixed-use exhibition can support conversations with integrators as well as end users. Those audiences need different information: integration requirements on one side, and service delivery and support on the other.
A demonstration is a specific configuration
Outdoor activity can help a visitor understand how a system is presented and operated, but it is not automatically a comparative acceptance test. Weather, the demonstration configuration and the programme’s permitted activities may differ from a buyer’s intended use.
Our recommendation is to ask which product version is being shown and what evidence is available beyond the demonstration. That is particularly useful where a company presents both a complete aircraft and components offered to third-party manufacturers.
Plan for the full format
An exhibition-only itinerary may miss the outdoor day. Conversely, attending a demonstration does not replace the meetings and technical discussions available during the preceding two days. Confirm transport, access arrangements and any separate registration with the organiser.
For Polish and Ukrainian businesses, the French ecosystem offers potential industrial conversations, but the programme should guide the visit. Select relevant exhibitors and sessions, then verify the latest practical details on the official site before travelling.
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