Join us for the first-ever Africa Pavilion in Korea.
This July, the African Drone Forum brings a curated group of African companies and institutions to The 6th Korea Drone·UAM Expo in Incheon, hosted by Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Register your interest to join the delegation.
July 15 to 17, 2026
Songdo Convensia, Incheon
Alongside the K-Drone Festival
Opens our short interest form. It takes a couple of minutes.
Africa Pavilion
The 6th Korea Drone·UAM Expo
ADF participates in the International Drone Industry Symposium, Jeonju, September 2025.
The partnership
Two institutions, one shared goal.
Africa
A nonprofit platform advancing responsible drone and autonomous systems adoption across Africa through policy dialogue, market access, capacity building, ecosystem intelligence, and strategic convening. ADF connects regulators, operators, manufacturers, investors, and global partners across the continent.
Korea
The Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology is a government-affiliated institute advancing aviation safety and the drone, UAM, and advanced air mobility industries in the Republic of Korea. KIAST organizes the Korea Drone·UAM Expo on behalf of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
This partnership runs both ways. African companies gain access to Korean technology, institutions, and partners. Korean stakeholders gain a credible, coordinated route into African ecosystems.
On the ground in Korea
On the main stage at Drone Show Korea.
ADF participates in the 2025 Drone Show Korea in Busan, one of Asia’s leading drone and mobility conferences.
The journey
Six years of exchange, both directions.
From ADF’s founding in Kigali to a coordinated African presence in Incheon, the relationship has been built one engagement at a time, in both directions. Tap any moment to follow it.
2020
Kigali, Rwanda
Where it began
The African Drone Forum begins
The African Drone Forum and the Lake Kivu Challenge brought regulators, operators, and global partners together in Kigali. The event established ADF as a trusted convener for Africa’s drone ecosystem. It grew from the same spirit, including Africa’s first drone soccer competition, that would later connect ADF to Korea.
2025
Busan, Korea · February
Africa to Korea
Drone Show Korea 2025
ADF joined Drone Show Korea in Busan, one of Asia’s leading drone, aerospace, and future mobility exhibitions. The visit opened direct dialogue between African and Korean drone stakeholders and began a relationship that would carry across both continents.
2025
Jeonju, Korea · September
Africa to Korea
International Drone Industry Symposium
ADF participated in Korea’s 2025 International Drone Industry Symposium in Jeonju, sharing the African drone story with Korean and international stakeholders and deepening Africa-Korea industry dialogue.
2025
Nairobi, Kenya · November
Korea to Africa
KIAST’s mission to Kenya
KIAST led a government-to-government mission to Kenya. ADF facilitated meetings with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and Konza Technopolis on UTM collaboration, regulatory exchange, and pilot-training partnerships. For the first time Korea came to Africa, and the exchange became truly two-way.
2026
Busan, Korea · February
Africa to Korea
Drone Show Korea 2026
ADF returned to Busan for Drone Show Korea 2026, with African ecosystem voices represented on the program. A single visit had become an annual rhythm, and the relationship with Korean institutions and industry deepened.
2026
Nairobi & Konza · March
Korea to Africa
Korea joins GCTDF in Kenya
A Korean delegation participated in the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum 2026 in Kenya, where ADF helps lead the drone program. KIAST has since named this engagement as the moment that strengthened Korea-Africa dialogue and led directly to the invitation to Korea this July.
2026
Incheon, Korea · July
Africa to Korea · Next
The Africa Pavilion at The 6th Korea Drone·UAM Expo
KIAST has officially invited ADF to coordinate an Africa Pavilion at Korea’s leading government-driven drone and UAM platform, held July 15 to 17, 2026 at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, alongside the K-Drone Festival. ADF is curating a focused group of African companies and institutions and convening the Africa-Korea UAS Leadership Roundtable.
Take part · July 2026
What the Africa Pavilion offers, and how to join.
ADF is coordinating a focused African presence at one of Korea’s major government-backed platforms for drone, UAM, and advanced air mobility. This is a selective, strategic mission for organizations serious about Korea-Africa collaboration.
Dates
July 15 to 17, 2026
Venue
Songdo Convensia, Incheon
Host
MOLIT & Incheon City
Alongside
The K-Drone Festival
What it offers African organizations
- A coordinated African presence under the ADF and Africa Pavilion banner
- A seat at the Africa-Korea UAS Leadership Roundtable
- Direct access to Korean manufacturers, institutions, investors, and regulators
- Inclusion in official Expo and Pavilion materials
- Pre-event coordination and on-site support from ADF
Participation
$1,500
per organization
Companies cover their own flights, accommodation, visas, and personal travel. ADF coordinates the pavilion, the program, and Korean stakeholder engagement.
Express your interest →From Kigali to Incheon, and onward.
A relationship built one engagement at a time, in both directions. We would be glad to have you with us for the next chapter.
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