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The 2023 Monterey Bay Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium will bring together experts and enthusiasts in the field of drone, automation, and robotics technologies with entrepreneurs, policy makers, educators and community-based organizations. The Symposium will be held from Wednesday, October 11th to Friday, October 13th, 2023, at the California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) University Center. The event will attract a wide range of participants from academia, industry, and government agencies who are interested in exploring the latest advancements in drone technology and its applications.

The Symposium will cover three main topic areas: 

The first topic area will focus on how to train and develop the workforce required to keep up with the rapid advancements in drone automation and robotics technology. This will involve discussions on topics such as educational programs, internships, and mentorship opportunities. The second topic area will cover the Central Coast innovation ecosystems, including companies such as Joby Aviation, Farm N-G, and Advance Air Mobility, and their contributions to the development of drone technologies. The third topic area will be focused on engaging the next generation through job fairs, poster sessions, and round table discussions.

Overall, the 2023 Monterey Bay Drone Automation and Robotics Technologies (DART) Symposium promises to be a comprehensive and informative event that will provide a platform for participants to learn about the latest advancements in drone technology and its applications. With a diverse range of topics and participants, the symposium is expected to foster collaborations and partnerships that will drive innovation and growth in the field of drone automation and robotics.

Registration Levels:

  • Full three day event $550
  • DART Members $450
  • Individual Membership $100 / year
  • Students $50 (free for CSUMB students)
  • Partners, Sponsors, and Organizational Members see details HERE

Add-Ons

Advanced Air Mobility 101 Session

The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) will present its AAM 101 course on Tuesday afternoon. This half day workshop is specifically designed to provide federal, tribal, regional, state and local decision-makers, airport staff, and urban and transportation planners with a solid introduction to advanced air mobility.

Joby Aviation Private Tour

Please RSVP if you are able to join us for a Private Tour of the Joby Aviation Advanced Manufacturing Facility at the Marina Airport taking place Wednesday, October 11th from 9:30-11:30AM. Spaces are limited!

CA66 Fall Fly-in & Open House

The Open House will include: Piloted & Unpiloted Aerial Vehicles (UAV), a Drone Racing Demonstration, and much more! Cost: $35 (Includes taco lunch & light refreshments)

Student & Faculty Research Poster Session

This is your chance to shine as you present your cutting-edge projects and innovations in the ever-evolving fields of drone technology and robotics. Together, let's take innovation to new heights

2023 Invited Keynote Speakers

Senator Anna Caballero

California State Senator, 14th Senate District

Senator Anna M. Caballero is a woman of firsts. She…

Raquel Girvin

FAA Western-Pacific Region Regional Administrator

Raquel Girvin has served as the Regional Administrator for the…

Eric Allison

Joby Aviation, Head of Product

Eric serves as Joby Aviation’s Head of Product. He most…

Dr. Carl Dietrich

Jump Aero

Carl is the Founder/CEO/CTO of Jump Aero where he and…

Dean Donovan

Diamond Stream Partners

Dean Donovan is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Diamond…

Daniel Theobald

Vecna Robotics/MassRobotics/Mekable/Twisted Fields

Daniel has decades of experience leading research scientists and teams…

Congressman Jimmy Panetta

United States Representative, California 19th District

United States Representative Jimmy Panetta proudly serves California’s 19th Congressional…

2023 Invited Speakers

Adam Cohen

University of California, Berkeley

Adam Cohen is a transportation futurist and researcher at the…

Adrienne Lindgren

Hyundai Urban Air Mobility

Adrienne Lindgren is an urban planner and economic development professional,…

Andrea Pesce

UC Santa Cruz | DART Board of Directors Member

Andrea Pesce is the Director of Industry Alliances for the recently launched Innovation…

Anna Dietrich

Community Air Mobility Initiative

Anna is an industry-recognized leader in the urban air mobility…

Becca Fenwick

CITRIS, UC Santa Cruz

Dr. Becca Fenwick is developing the CITRIS Initiative for Drone…

Brandon Stark

UC Merced

Dr. Brandon Stark is the director of the UC Center…

Chris Bley

Airspace Integration | DART Board of Directors Member

Chris Bley is a Santa Cruz-based serial entrepreneur and co-founder…

Cody Cleverly

Joby Aviation

Cody Cleverly is the Workforce Development Lead at Joby Aviation…

Elizabeth Posey

The Irvine Foundation

Elizabeth (Liz) joined the Irvine Foundation as a Senior Program…

George Kivork

Joby Aviation

George Kivork is Head of State and Local Policy at…

J. Kent Morgan

J. Kent Morgan Consulting, LLC

J. Kent Morgan, Ph.D. is the Owner and President of…

John Eberhart

ATA, LLC

Mr. Eberhardt is the Chief Technology Officer ATA, LLC. Mr….

Jon Sisk

EVP Chief Banking Officer, Santa Cruz County Bank

Jon Sisk, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer with…

Josh Metz

Monterey Bay DART

Josh Metz is the Executive Director and co-founder of the…

Joshua Resnick

Parallel Flight Technologies

Joshua is a founder and CEO of Parallel Flight Technologies…

Ken Smith

Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)

Ken Smith is the Project Manager for SIEDI, (Salinas Inclusive…

Malinda Matson

Economic Development & EDA Representative, Seattle Regional Office

Malinda Matson has served, since 2014, as the Economic Development…

Maria Elena Manzo

Mujeres en Acción

Maria Elena Manzo is the Program Director for Mujeres en…

Matt Beatty

Founder, Advanced Aviation Alignment (A3)

Matt Beatty founded the Advanced Aviation Alignment (A3) consulting practice…

Matthew Friedman

CalTrans Division of Aeronautics

Matt Friedman is the Chief of the Office of Aviation…

Michael Matkin

CITRIS, UC Santa Cruz | DART Board of Directors Member

Michael Matkin is the Executive Director of CITRIS and the…

Peter Church

Joby Aviation

Peter Church is the Aviation Education Program Manager at Joby…

Raja Sengupta

UC Berkeley

Raja Sengupta is Professor in the Systems Engineering Program, Civil…

Ricardo Sanfelice

UC Santa Cruz

Ricardo Sanfelice is Professor and Department Chair in Electrical and…

Robert Meyer

Employment Training Panel

Robert is the Director of Economic Development at the California…

Shari Tavaf

Monterey Bay DART

Shari Tavaf is a registered professional engineer in California and…

Vanya Quiñones

CSU Monterey Bay

Vanya Quiñones became the fourth president of California State University,…

Walt Duflock

Western Growers Innovation Center (WGIC)

Walt Duflock is a partner at a 5th generation family…

Yolanka Wulff

Community Air Mobility Initiative

Yolanka Wulff is Executive Director of CAMI, the Community Air…

Yotam Avrahami

Deloitte

Yotam Avrahami leads commercial and PPP (Private Public Partnerships) projects with…

Advanced Air Mobility 101 Session

The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) will present its AAM 101 course on Tuesday afternoon. This half day workshop is specifically designed to provide federal, tribal, regional, state and local decision-makers, airport staff, and urban and transportation planners with a solid introduction to advanced air mobility.

Joby Aviation Private Tour

Please RSVP if you are able to join us for a Private Tour of the Joby Aviation Advanced Manufacturing Facility at the Marina Airport taking place Wednesday, October 11th from 9:30-11:30AM. Spaces are limited!

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