Event

Drone Focus Conference

Senator Hoeven will kick off the second annual Drone Focus Conference in Fargo, an event featuring local, national and global leaders in the unmanned aerial systems industry. Since his time as governor, Hoeven has worked to establish North Dakota as the northern hub for UAS technology research and development. His efforts include establishing the Center of Excellence for UAS Research, Education and Training at UND, supporting the establishment and preservation of UAS operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base and facilitating an Enhanced Use Lease between Grand Forks County and the Air Force to develop Grand Sky Business and Technology Park.

Hoeven will introduce the keynote speaker, Dr. John Cavolowsky, who serves as NASA’s lead researcher in the development of unmanned traffic management systems.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 1
8:30 a.m. CT

WHERE: The Stage at Island Park
333 4th Street S.
Fargo