Real Experience. Real Operations. Real Conversations.

Drone technology looks impressive in a demonstration.

But what happens when it goes to work?

At Niagara Drone Summit 2026, we want to hear from the people actually working with agriculture and drone technology — growers, operators, agronomists, researchers, service providers and industry professionals.

What worked? What didn’t? What would they do differently?

Beyond the sales pitch. Real experience from the field.

Agriculture Speakers & Panelists

Meet some of the growers, operators, agronomists and industry professionals bringing real-world agricultural experience to Niagara.

Ben Bos
Boris Horodynsky 
Liam Cronin
Andrew McCallum
Wayne Black
Kurt Beckley
Jason Deveau
Jody Feenstra
Rick Jordan
Chad Mooney
Ken Hoover

Every voice comes from real experience.
Meet the people behind the conversation and learn why their experience matters.
Read their stories →

COMMERCIAL DRONE INDUSTRY — VOICES & PERSPECTIVES

Meet operators, technology professionals and industry leaders bringing real-world experience from commercial drone operations, mapping, inspection, infrastructure, public safety and emerging technology.

GDG Drone

Commercial Drone Operator • Industry Professional
Drone Operations • Aerial Services • Commercial Applications
Canada

Eastern Kings

Drone Operator • Technology Professional
Commercial Operations • Drone Technology • Field Experience
Canada

BHP

Industrial Operations • Technology • Real-World Applications
Canada

Great Lakes Helicopter

Aviation Professional • Commercial Drone Operations
Aviation • RPAS Operations • Training & Safety
Ontario, Canada

Zimmer Air Services

Aviation Professional • Aerial Operations
Aviation • Aerial Services • Commercial Operations
Ontario, Canada

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Speaker & Panel Opportunities Are Still Available

We are continuing to build the Day 1 conversations for Niagara Drone Summit 2026.

Several participant positions remain available across our Agriculture and Commercial Drone Industry discussions.

We are looking for people with real operating experience, customer experience, technical knowledge, research, business experience or practical lessons learned.

You do not need to be a professional speaker.

If you have experience worth sharing, we welcome you to apply yourself — or recommend someone you believe should be part of the conversation.

WHERE WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR PERSPECTIVES

Discussion We Would Especially Like to Hear From
Voices from the Field: Are Drones Worth It? Growers • End Users • Experienced Agricultural Operators • Agronomists
From Owning a Drone to Running a Service Custom Applicators • Service Business Owners • Agricultural Retailers • Experienced Operators
Application Science & Field Experience Researchers • Agronomists • Application Specialists • Experienced Field Operators
Mapping, Survey, Inspection & Infrastructure Surveyors • Mapping Professionals • Inspection Professionals • Infrastructure & Enterprise End Users
Commercial Drone Operations & Emerging Technology Commercial Operators • Technology Companies • Enterprise Users • Business Owners • Emerging Technology Specialists
Public Safety, Utilities & Real-World Operations Public Safety • Utilities • Emergency Services • Aviation Professionals • Experienced RPAS Operators

SPEAKING POSITIONS ARE NOT SOLD

There is no fee to participate as a selected speaker or panelist.

Speaking positions are not sold as part of an exhibitor or sponsorship package.

Participants are selected based on experience, relevance, practical perspective and overall panel balance.

Seeing several people listed on this page does not mean a discussion is full. Each panel is being built around different perspectives, and we are continuing to identify people who can add something different to the conversation.

Seeing several people listed on this page does not mean a discussion is full. Each panel is being built around different perspectives, and we are continuing to identify people who can add something different to the conversation.

HAVE EXPERIENCE TO SHARE?

Speaking and panel participation is complimentary. Speaking positions are not sold.

Participants are selected based on experience, relevance, perspective and overall panel balance.

Nominate Yourself or Recommend Someone →