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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Our Sponsors and Partners

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

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2022 Symposium Keynote Speakers

Invited Symposium Speakers & Panelists

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/.