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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.
Registration Levels:
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Full three day event $550
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DART Members $450
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Individual Membership $100 / year
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Students $50 (free for CSUMB students)
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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!