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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:
- DART-related Workforce Development
- Central Coast Innovation Ecosystems
- Interfacing with the next Generation
- DART-related Workforce Development
- Central Coast Innovation Ecosystems
- Interfacing with the next Generation

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.
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…
Sarasina Tuchen
US Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Mrs. Sarasina Tuchen is a Senior Scientist in the Highly…
Raquel Girvin
FAA Western-Pacific Region Regional Administrator
Raquel Girvin has served as the Regional Administrator for the…
Matt Field
Chief Financial Officer, Joby Aviation
Matt Field is Joby Aviation’s Chief Financial Officer. Before joining…
Lori Pepper
Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions at the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
Lori Pepper was appointed the Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility…
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…
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,…
Alexi Sevastopoulos
Founding Member, Armature Systems | SCU Venture Accelerator | Santa Clara Ventures | Santa Cruz Ventures
Founding Member, Armature Systems | SCU Venture Accelerator | Santa…
Andrea Pesce
UC Santa Cruz | DART Board of Directors Member
Andrea Pesce is the Director of Industry Alliances for the recently launched Innovation…
Andrew Mearns
Multicopter Consulting
Andy is a sales coach and consultant, who has accumulated…
Becca Fenwick
CITRIS, UC Santa Cruz
Dr. Becca Fenwick is developing the CITRIS Initiative for Drone…
Brad Barbeau
CSU Monterey Bay | DART Board of Directors Member
Brad Barbeau, Ph.D., is Professor of Entrepreneurship in the College…
Brian Miller
Kern Career Technical Education Center
Working as an educator since 2001, Brian Miller is a…
Chris Bley
Airspace Integration | DART Board of Directors Member
Chris Bley is a Santa Cruz-based serial entrepreneur and co-founder…
Clint Cowden
Hartnell College
Clint Cowden was raised in Wyoming, where his family ran…
Cody Cleverly
Joby Aviation
Cody Cleverly is the Workforce Development Lead at Joby Aviation…
Darryl Wong
UCSC Center for Agroecology
Darryl Wong serves as the executive director for the UC…
Elizabeth Posey
The Irvine Foundation
Elizabeth (Liz) joined the Irvine Foundation as a Senior Program…
Ethan Rublee
Founder, Farm-NG
Ethan Rublee is a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist with over…
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…
Jennifer Kuan
CSUMB College of Business
Jennifer Kuan is an associate professor of entrepreneurship and economics…
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…
Ken Smith
Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)
Ken Smith is the Project Manager for SIEDI, (Salinas Inclusive…
Lawrence Samuels
Senior Advisor to the Chancellor of UC Santa Cruz
Dr. Larry Samuels is Senior Advisor to the Chancellor of…
Lon Hatamiya
Hatamiya Group
Lon Hatamiya is the President and Chief Executive Officer of…
Maria Elena Manzo
Mujeres en Acción
Maria Elena Manzo is the Program Director for Mujeres en…
Marylou Shockley
Dean, CSUMB College of Business
Dr. Marylou Shockley joined the CSUMB College of Business in…
Matt Beatty
Founder, Advanced Aviation Alignment (A3)
Matt Beatty founded the Advanced Aviation Alignment (A3) consulting practice…
Matt Nelson
Marina Municipal Airport
Matt Nelson, C.M., ATP, serves as the Airport Manager at…
Matthew Friedman
CalTrans Division of Aeronautics
Matt Friedman is the Chief of the Office of Aviation…
Michael Gutierrez
Hartnell College
Michael Gutierrez comes to Hartnell College from the Los Rios…
Peter Church
Joby Aviation
Peter Church is the Aviation Education Program Manager at Joby…
Raja Sengupta
UC Berkeley
Raja Sengupta is Professor at University of California, Berkeley. He…
Ricardo Sanfelice
UC Santa Cruz
Ricardo Sanfelice is Professor and Department Chair in Electrical and…
Richard Vaughn
County of Monterey
Richard specializes in economic development for the County of Monterey…
Rosalyn Green
MPC Board Member
Seaside native, Rosalyn Green, was born in the former Fort…
Shari Tavaf
Monterey Bay DART
Shari Tavaf is a registered professional engineer in California and…
Tom Horvath
Dean, CSUMB College of Science
Dr. Horvath is serving as the Interim Dean of the…
Toni Gomez
GoBiz
Toni Gomez, MPP, currently serves as a Business Development Specialist…
Walt Duflock
Western Growers Innovation Center (WGIC)
Walt Duflock is the Vice President of Innovation at Western…
Yolanka Wulff
Community Air Mobility Initiative
Yolanka Wulff is Executive Director of CAMI, the Community Air…
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