University Center at California State University Monterey Bay
November 30 - December 1, 2022
Interested in drone, automation and robotics technology (DART)?
Curious about the world of advanced air mobility? How will this transformative transportation and logistics capability affect our economy? How are market leading companies, transportation agencies, planners and communities organizing to meet this exciting future?
Interested in understanding how the Central Coast is playing, and can grow its influence as a national hub for aviation, aerospace and other DART-related innovation? How are regions organizing to become advanced air mobility innovation hubs?
What are critical characteristics of thriving innovation ecosystems? What actions can be taken to build towards a robust, resilient, just and inclusive economy? What are intersections between innovation and just economies?
Join industry experts, investors, entrepreneurs, educators, policy makers, philanthropists, and enthusiasts to network, discuss, and organize around these topics and more at the 2022 Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium.
Space is limited, so register now for your ticket to explore new and exciting opportunities and developments at the 2022 DART Symposium!
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This year’s theme, “Innovation Workforce: Ready to Fly,” focuses on the economic development opportunities and challenges of expanding DART-related innovation ecosystem on the Central Coast.
Discover developments in advanced air mobility, airspace management, innovation ecosystems and inclusive economic and workforce development programs, while networking with some of the industry’s top performers at California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) scenic campus. Space is limited, so RSVP now!
Explore how unique community and geographical assets can be leveraged to the advantage of communities, while supporting and growing forward looking, cleantech industries.
Engage with experts and learn how DART-related industries such as advanced air mobility, agriculture, clean energy, and more are evolving to:
- Integrate new transportation systems into communities,
- Leverage DART-related innovations for market and community benefits,
- Meet current and near-future market demands,
- Uplift our existing workforce,
- Create new pipelines for trade, education, investment and community resiliency.
Hear from industry, agency, education and philanthropic leaders and panels examining the interplay of DART-related innovation with:
- Companies creating cutting-edge products and services,
- Critical linkages between industry and education,
- Appropriate policies to support and secure innovatros.
- Innovation ecosystems
- Building a skilled and inclusive workforce
- Opening training and career pathways
- Fueling community engagement
2022 Symposium Keynote Speakers
Bonny Simi
Joby Aviation
Bonny Simi is Joby Aviation’s Head of Air Operations and…
Dean Donovan
Diamond Stream Partners
Dean Donovan is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Diamond…
Don Howard
The James Irvine Foundation
Don is President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation,…
Tony Tavares
California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
Tony Tavares was appointed the 34th Director of the Department…
Invited Symposium Speakers & Panelists
Yotam Avrahami
Deloitte
Yotam Avrahami leads commercial and PPP (Private Public Partnerships) projects with...
Yolanka Wulff
Community Air Mobility Initiative
Yolanka Wulff is Executive Director of CAMI, the Community Air...
Vanya Quiñones
CSU Monterey Bay
Vanya Quiñones became the fourth president of California State University,...
Tahra Goraya
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP)
Tahra brings to MBEP strong skills in leadership, management, policy...
Shyam Kamath
Founding Dean Emeritus of the College of Business at CSUMB
Shyam Kamath is the Founding Dean Emeritus of the College...
Shari Tavaf
Monterey Bay DART
Shari Tavaf is a registered professional engineer in California and...
Senator John Laird
State Senator D17
John Laird was elected to the State Senate on November...
Sean Hogan
UC Ag & Natural Resources
Sean Hogan is the founder and Director of the IGIS...
Scott Drew
ATA LLC
Scott Drew is the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Manager at...
Rusty Vance
PG&E UAV Operations
Rusty Vance currently holds the position of Manager of UAV...
Robert Meyer
Employment Training Panel
Robert is the Director of Economic Development at the California...
Raja Sengupta
UC Berkeley
Raja Sengupta is Professor at University of California, Berkeley. He...
Peter Church
Joby Aviation
Peter Church is the Aviation Education Program Manager at Joby...
Pauline Canteneur
Farmwise
Pauline Canteneur was born to multi-generation farmers in the North-Eastern...
Michael Matkin
CITRIS, UC Santa Cruz | DART Board of Directors Member
Michael Matkin is the Executive Director of CITRIS and the...
Maria Elena Manzo
Mujeres en Acción
Maria Elena Manzo is the Program Director for Mujeres en...
Lawrence Samuels
Senior Advisor to the Chancellor of UC Santa Cruz
Dr. Larry Samuels is Senior Advisor to the Chancellor of...
Kiran Kamath
Monterey Peninsula College (Retired) and Board Member
Kiran Kamath’s global experience includes working in Canada, China, India...
Ken Smith
Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)
Ken Smith is the Project Manager for SIEDI, (Salinas Inclusive...
Kellen Mollahan
Joby Aviation
Kellen Mollahan is the Commercial Operations Lead at Joby Aviation....
Joshua Resnick
Parallel Flight Technologies
Joshua is a founder and CEO of Parallel Flight Technologies...
Josh Metz
Monterey Bay DART
Josh Metz is the Executive Director and co-founder of the...
Jim Dunning
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Mr. Dunning currently holds the position of Associate Vice President...
Jacob Martinez
Digital NEST
Jacob Martinez is the Executive Director of the Digital NEST,...
Imran Aukhil
HR&A
Imran combines experience in urban design and investment to support...
George Kivork
Joby Aviation
George Kivork is Head of State and Local Policy at...
Elizabeth Posey
The Irvine Foundation
Elizabeth (Liz) joined the Irvine Foundation as a Senior Program...
Doug Erickson
Santa Cruz Works
Doug Erickson is the Executive Director of Santa Cruz Works a...
Dennis Donohue
Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology
Dennis Donohue currently serves as the Director of Western Growers...
Daniel Plaisance
Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL)
Daniel leads the Advanced Air Mobility portfolio at Tulsa Innovation...
Cody Cleverly
Joby Aviation
Cody Cleverly is the Workforce Development Lead at Joby Aviation...
Clint Cowden
Hartnell College
Clint Cowden was raised in Wyoming, where his family ran...
Chris Bley
Airspace Integration | DART Board of Directors Member
Chris Bley is a Santa Cruz-based serial entrepreneur and co-founder...
Chris Benner
University of California Santa Cruz
A California native, Dr. Chris Benner. received his Ph.D. in...
Brad Barbeau
CSU Monterey Bay | DART Board of Directors Member
Brad Barbeau, Ph.D., is Professor of Entrepreneurship in the College...
Becca Fenwick
CITRIS, UC Santa Cruz
Dr. Becca Fenwick is developing the CITRIS Initiative for Drone...
Andrea Pesce
UC Santa Cruz | DART Board of Directors Member
Andrea Pesce is the Director of Industry Alliances for the recently launched Innovation...
Amy Gross
L3Harris
Amy Gross is a Sustainability, Principal for the Space and...
Alan Jaeger
NavalX Ventura Tech Bridge
Alan Jaeger is the Office of Research and Technology Applications...
Adrienne Lindgren
Hyundai Urban Air Mobility
Adrienne Lindgren is an urban planner and economic development professional,...
Adam Cohen
University of California, Berkeley
Adam Cohen is a transportation futurist and researcher at the...
Symposium COVID-19 Policy and Code of Conduct
Mask-Friendly Campus Policy
CSUMB moved to a mask-friendly campus policy on Sep. 12, 2022. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask in most indoor spaces is welcome and encouraged to do so. Read the policy announcement.
Learn more at https://csumb.edu/health/coronavirus-information/.
