Welcome to the 5th Instalment of the Southern African Drone, AI & GIS in Disaster Risk Management Conference
Tue, 24 Nov
|Conference Venue
The future of disaster response is here. Drones. AI. GIS. One conference. Countless solutions. DRM 2026 | 24–26 November | Umhlanga Be where Southern Africa’s resilience begins.


Time & Location
24 Nov 2026, 19:00 SAST – 26 Nov 2026, 23:00 SAST
Conference Venue, Radisson Blue Hotel, Umhlanga, KwaZulu - Natal
About The Event
The Drones, AI & GIS for Disaster Risk Management Conference (DRM 2026)
is Southern Africa’s premier platform for exploring how cutting-edge technologies are transforming disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Now in its 5th instalment, this annual event brings together experts from government, academia, industry, and civil society to address the growing challenges of both natural and human-induced disasters.
Hosted from 24–26 November 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the conference delivers a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, panel discussions, hands-on technical workshops, and live technology demonstrations.
Conference Highlights
500+ delegates from across Southern Africa and beyond
Tickets
Full Conference Access
• Get entrance to all events and sessions • Food and Beverage Included • Workshops and Training • Drone Demonstrations
R 8 500,00
VAT included
+R 212,50 ticket service fee
Total
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