WARSAW: The 6th Silesian Aviation and Drone Days Conference is approaching and will be held this June in Katowice. This event stands as one of the largest of its kind in Poland’s aviation and drone sector.

Organized by the Silesian Aviation Cluster, the conference serves as a platform to showcase Poland’s aviation industry experience to entrepreneurs and partners from both domestic and international spheres. It highlights the collaborative efforts between Polish businesses, academia, and the support from local governments, central administration, and institutions that facilitate innovation and enterprise.

A Broader Focus: Civilian and Military Applications

While previous editions focused primarily on light aviation and drone industries, this year’s discussions will encompass both civilian and military applications. Invited guests will present aviation and drone technology as key components of dual-use technologies—products with both civilian and defense applications.

Juliusz Bolek on Drones

“Aviation is a vital part of the Polish economy,” says Juliusz Bolek, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Business. “Poland has three helicopter manufacturers. But the drone market is where the most dynamic growth is occurring. Their uses are still being explored, from logistics to healthcare. The Russia-Ukraine war is largely a drone war. These are relatively inexpensive technologies capable of neutralizing significantly more costly weaponry. And when we talk about drones, we should also remember underwater drones,” Bolek adds.

Conference Program

• 9:20 AM – Panel 1: Aviation as an example of a dual-use industry and technology.
• 10:20 AM: Presentation of the Silesian Aviation Cluster’s EU-funded R&D and internationalization project (Program FENG 2021–2027, Action 2.17, by the Polish Industrial Development Agency).
• 11:00 AM – Panel 2: Aviation infrastructure development—airports, terminals, and their role in enhancing security.
• 12:00 PM – Panel 3: Civilian and military drones—new solutions, technologies, and applications.
• 2:00 PM – Panel 4: Defense industry and its collaboration potential with civilian sectors. Presentation of the IDEALIST international cross-sector collaboration project.
• 3:00 PM – Panel 5: Innovation, R&D, digitalization, AI, and cybersecurity.
• 4:00 PM – Panel 6: Aviation education—presentations from BCU Katowice, Radom, Silesian University of Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, and the Military University of Technology.

Event Details

The 6th Silesian Aviation and Drone Days will begin at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at BCU Skyport, 2 Krasińskiego Street, Katowice.

What is BCU Skyport?

BCU Skyport is an innovative educational facility designed to foster technological advancement in aviation. Created through a collaboration between academia and industry, it comprises the Vocational Training Center in Katowice (lead institution), the Silesian Aviation Cluster (business partner), and the Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering at the Silesian University of Technology (academic partner).

Honorary Patronage and Media Partners

The event’s honorary patron is the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation. Media partners include Information Agency, Polish News, the Military Research and Analysis Team, Aviation International, and online platforms dlapilota.pl and raportcsr.pl.

History of the Silesian Aviation and Drone Days

The first edition took place on November 26–27, 2019, in Bielsko-Biała, aiming to strengthen cooperation among V4 region aviation partners. Subsequent editions were held on November 26, 2020, and October 8, 2021, in Chorzów at the Silesian Stadium, with one edition conducted online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2022 conference featured expert panels and drone demonstrations broadcast live from Arena Gliwice. The fifth edition returned to Bielsko-Biała.

About the Silesian Aviation Cluster

Founded by aviation industry representatives, the Silesian Aviation Cluster aims to enhance cooperation among enterprises and facilitate knowledge and innovation transfer. It includes over 120 entities, including universities and business support institutions. Its work supports R&D funding acquisition, project promotion, human resource development, access to modern infrastructure, and international collaboration through national and global projects.

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AI, Economy /KAM/ May 21, 2025