2026 LPRC Aerial Overwatch Drone Summit

Advancing Drone Operations for Retail Security, Public Safety, & Critical Infrastructure

This premier day-long executive conference will take place at UF's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and explore how unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are revolutionizing retail security, public safety, and critical infrastructure protection.

The Summit will bring together leaders from retail asset protection, law enforcement, and technology and feature live technology/drone demos, keynote presentations, expert panels, and immersive operational scenarios on topics including:

• Retail protective and operational use cases

• Public-private safety partnerships

• Drones as First Responder programs

• Counter-drone and infrastructure protection

• Aerial intelligence and AI analytics

You'll hear directly from retail security executives, law enforcement leaders, federal agencies, and industry innovators as they share real-world case studies and best practices for integrating drones into asset protection, crime prevention, operational decision-making, and emergency response.

Learn how pioneering retailers are deploying drones to protect corporate campuses, retail stores, and distribution centers during organized retail crime blitzes, enhance security through aerial overwatch, improve inventory and facility monitoring, and expand last-mile delivery capabilities to better serve customers.

Experience dynamic demonstrations showcasing drones supporting organized retail crime incidents, active shooter response, special event security, critical infrastructure protection, and counter-UAS detection and response. Gain valuable insights into evolving regulations, privacy considerations, and the power of public-private partnerships in building safer, smarter communities.

Ideal for: Retail asset protection professionals, corporate security leaders, public safety executives, law enforcement, emergency managers, infrastructure operators, and technology decision-makers seeking to leverage aerial intelligence to improve safety, operational effectiveness, resilience, and customer service.

Join the leaders shaping the future of aerial security and operations — and discover how drones are transforming the way organizations protect people, secure assets, respond to threats, and deliver value from the sky.