Global Drones in Nature Conservation Forum
Mission Statement:
The following competitions are planned:
The symposium tracks are:
G-DiNC 2026 is a global platform advancing the ethical use of drones and sensing technologies for biodiversity protection and climate action. Hosted in Nairobi Kenya, the forum brings together conservationists, researchers, technologists, academics and regulators to share innovations across ecosystems—from oceans to forests.
G-DiNC featur
G-DiNC 2026 is a global platform advancing the ethical use of drones and sensing technologies for biodiversity protection and climate action. Hosted in Nairobi Kenya, the forum brings together conservationists, researchers, technologists, academics and regulators to share innovations across ecosystems—from oceans to forests.
G-DiNC features technical sessions, live demos, STEM-focused competitions, and an official conservation research dissemination exchange. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, G-DiNC supports inclusive, science-driven solutions to today’s most pressing conservation challenges.
The symposium tracks are:
The following competitions are planned:
The symposium tracks are:
Freshwater, Coastal & Marine Conservation
- SDG 14: Life Below Water;
Terrestrial wildlife monitoring
- SDG 13: Life on Land;
Terrestrial habitat and ecosystems
- SDG 13: Climate Action;
Illegal activities detection and prevention
- SDG 13: Climate Action; and
Invasive species and biosecurity monitoring
- SDG 13: Climate Action.
The following competitions are planned:
The following competitions are planned:
The following competitions are planned:
Environmentally safe photography/video; Data processing and AI competition;
Sensing wire-snares using drones, AI, & computer vision;
and
Drones and sensing through the water surface.