# Join the Inaugural D-TECT Forum > Source: > Published: 2026-08-10 12:07:00+00:00 The European Commission invites interested organisations to join the inaugural [D-Tect Forum](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/d-tect-forum) on **11 November 2026**. We are looking for companies, research organisations, universities, industry associations, standardisation bodies and innovation networks active in the drones domain. The inaugural Forum aims to gather 100+ high-level leaders to advance Europe’s ambitions in Drone and Counter-Drone technology. Participants will explore near-term cooperation across the full drone and counter-drone value chain, including detection, tracking and neutralisation systems, autonomy and AI-enabled navigation, sensing and electronic warfare, secure connectivity, and the enabling technologies that underpin them, such as semiconductors, cloud, cyber and data. The priorities and composition of the thematic Working Groups will be defined during the Forum. To participate in the event, please [submit your application](https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/58219f54-fdb7-18a3-dd9f-12de23c64323). This form is also a registration to the Call of Expression of Interest to join future events of the D-TECT forum. Please note that submitting an application does not by itself confirm your registration for the inaugural Forum. Further, results of membership applications will be communicated after the event.