BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DART - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DART X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mbdart.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DART REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T160000 DTSTAMP:20230428T174105Z CREATED:20230315T224323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T174105Z UID:4962-1682686800-1682697600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2023 Finale DESCRIPTION:Meet the emerging businesses of Monterey Bay at the biggest startup competition in the region!\n\n\nThe Monterey Bay community is invited to join us for a public event to showcase all of the finalists from this year’s Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition. \nAttendees will have the chance to meet the finalists during the Venture Showcase\, vote for Crowd Favorite\, enjoy refreshments\, and tune in for the awards ceremony! \nThe Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is an annual new business competition for entrepreneurs in Monterey\, San Benito\, and Santa Cruz counties. Prospective entrepreneurs\, startups\, and emerging companies showcase their ideas and business concepts\, receive helpful advice from mentors\, and compete for over $30\,000 in prizes. \nThis event is open to the public; prior registration is required. There will be an award presentation in addition to refreshments provided. \n\n\nProgram Agenda: \n12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Doors open for attendee check-in  \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Venture Showcase exhibits open and attendees will vote for the Crowd Favorite with “Otter Dollars” \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Awards Ceremony \n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Networking Time (refreshments provided) & Close \n\n\nStartup Challenge History \nStartup Challenge Monterey Bay is the premier competitive startup competition for new businesses across Monterey\, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties\, with a mission to provide a platform for visibility\, connections and funding to local entrepreneurs and offer them the tools they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nThe Startup Challenge began in 2010 as the Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition\, and was created by the Marina Tech Cluster\, a business incubator located at the MBEST Center in Marina. When the Marina Tech Cluster closed in 2013\, the Challenge moved to its current home at the Institute for Innovation & Economic Development (iiED) in the College of Business at CSUMB. \nOver the past 13 years\, the Challenge has provided a launch pad for a variety of businesses across the Central Coast. Since 2010\, over 840 businesses have entered the Challenge. Past finalists include Yoderm (now Apostrophe)\, Cruz Foam\, HeavyConnect\, infiniRel\, New Wave Programs\, Monterey Bay Moves\, Nece’s Gluten Free Baked Goods in Monterey\, New Bohemian Brewing Company in Santa Cruz\, Open Ground Studios in Seaside\, and the Carmel Honey Company in Carmel and Monterey. \n\n\nPARKING FOR THE EVENT: We recommend parking in lot 71 (across the street). Click here for campus and parking maps. To purchase a parking permit in advance (highly recommended)\, click here to get a parking permit. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-challenge-monterey-bay-2023-finale/ LOCATION:CSUMB Otter Student Union\, 3118 Inter-Garrison Rd\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/f76ca93fd9543d0984a885972662aba1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T200000 DTSTAMP:20230419T171113Z CREATED:20230413T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T171113Z UID:5172-1681927200-1681934400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Meet the Launchpad DESCRIPTION:Meet current participants in the Startup Monterey Bay Launchpad cohort and learn about how Launchpad can help you!\n\n\nAs a finalist in this year’s competition\, we are inviting you to become a participating company in the Startup Launchpad. \nThe Startup Launchpad is a business incubator that provides mentoring\, technical assistance\, networking\, and assessment services to startup companies in the Monterey Bay region. \nThrough the Startup Launchpad\, you will join a community of entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and advisors who can help you along the way. \nWe plan to bring the cohort together monthly to share experiences and startup resources\, participate in business development workshops\, and receive coaching. Being part of this an incubator cohort can greatly increase your chances of success. \nRefreshments will be provided during the gathering. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 PM PT URL:https://mbdart.org/event/meet-the-launchpad/ LOCATION:SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay\, 215 10th Street\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/74120ac385c01dbdfef2f9266380c054.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T200000 DTSTAMP:20230411T164844Z CREATED:20230222T194756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T164844Z UID:4829-1681234200-1681243200@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Central Coast Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting for entrepreneurs and startup businesses in the Monterey Bay Region. Theme: Central Coast Manufacturing\n\n\nBe part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations\, trends in business and technology\, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders\, investors\, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community. \nThis event will be co-hosted by Monterey Bay DART and held at the MBEST Center. Refreshments will be provided. \nSpeakers: \n\nJosh Metz – Monterey Bay DART \nStephanie Perkins – Action Council of Monterey County\nBrad Van Dam – American Casting Company \nKristina Chavez Wyatt – California Manufacturing Technology (CMTC) \nDaniel Emerson – Light and Motion \nCody Cleverly – Joby Aviation\nMichael Matkin – UCSC CIDER – CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research\n\nAgenda for the evening: \n\n5:30 PM – Check-in\, Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)\n6:00 PM – Welcome & announcements\n6:10 PM Speaker presentations & Q&A\n\nParking: Free at the venue \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: The James Irvine Foundation\, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, BlueTech Valley Innovation Cluster\, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED)\, CSUMB College of Business\, White Summers\, Wells Fargo\, 1st Capital Bank\, Marina Community Partners – Shea Homes. \nThank you to our marketing partners: Monterey Bay Economic Partnership\, Santa Cruz Works\, Monterey County Weekly\, and KAZU 90.3! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-monterey-bay-connect-central-coast-manufacturing/ LOCATION:MBEST Center\, 3180 Imjin Road\, Suite 104\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/67856ae044635598696b6ccbffaddcc1-e1680746832697.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T190000 DTSTAMP:20230320T233316Z CREATED:20230320T233314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T233316Z UID:4991-1679677200-1679684400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:AUVSI CA Chapter March Meeting DESCRIPTION:Location on CSUMB Campus: Gambord Business Information and Technology Building (Bldg 506) Room 104 (lecture hall) \n\n\n\nIn an effort to maximize the full potential of the uncrewed technology industry in the Golden State\, the California Chapter was created. The chapter is dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and technology statewide. The Chapter looks to engage in initiatives with the public and private sectors for the advancement and advocacy of unmanned systems and provides a value-added resource for the integration and interoperability of space\, air\, ground\, sea and subsea systems. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy Join AUVSI? \n\n\n\nAUVSI is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics industries. We provide our members with a unified voice in advocacy for policies and regulations that encourage growth and innovation; we provide education to the public and media on the safe and beneficial uses of unmanned systems; and we enable market growth by providing our members with custom resources to realize their full potential within the industry. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/auvsi-ca-chapter-march-meeting/ LOCATION:California State University Monterey Bay\, 3052 Divarty St.\, Marina\, United States\, 93933 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/join-us-for-our-March-Meeting-copy-e1679354606690.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T190000 DTSTAMP:20230302T204141Z CREATED:20230224T201723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T204141Z UID:4844-1677780000-1677783600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Challenge 2023 Introductory Workshop - Online DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply!\n\n\nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop session. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-challenge-2023-introductory-workshop-online/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/e898cb7d8486ee9124b3cbfdfad6d555.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T193000 DTSTAMP:20230228T204121Z CREATED:20230223T200006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T204121Z UID:4837-1677607200-1677612600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - February 28\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply. Community members are welcome!\n\n\nCalling all startup entrepreneurs in Monterey\, San Benito\, and Santa Cruz Counties! Learn how Startup Challenge Monterey Bay can help give your business a boost! \nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop session. \nSpecial thanks to United Way Monterey County for providing the meeting space. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/introduction-to-startup-challenge-monterey-bay-workshop-february-28-2023/ LOCATION:Mary Adams & John Bailey Conference Room (UWMC Internal Conference Room)\, 232 Monterey Street\, Salinas\, CA\, 93901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/45a7938f3652507ba5db9ee7d19bd5ea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T210000 DTSTAMP:20230111T162722Z CREATED:20230111T162340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T162722Z UID:4579-1677261600-1677272400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Covid Business Survival Awards DESCRIPTION:Please join the Monterey County Business Council for the Covid Business Survival Awards (previously known as the GALA & Annual Economic Vitality) as we honor remarkable organizations for their contribution to our economic vitality. This celebration will be filled with great conversations\, a dynamic atmosphere\, and an opportunity to honor some of the businesses and people who have successfully weathered the storm of the last few years. The event will take place on Friday\, February 24\, 2023 at 6PM at the astounding Pebble Beach Resort (1700 17 Mile Dr\, Pebble Beach\, CA 93933). You don’t want to miss out! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/covid-business-survival-awards/ LOCATION:Pebble Beach Resort\, 1700 17 Mile Dr\, Pebble Beach\, California\, 93933 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCBC_2022-Gala-Cover_FB-IG-Post_1080x1350.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T190000 DTSTAMP:20230222T194755Z CREATED:20230215T191120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T194755Z UID:4785-1677088800-1677092400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Challenge 2023 Introductory Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply!\n\n\nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop sessions. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-challenge-2023-introductory-workshop/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/69d84d360fb446b3bf0278c6efb2cc73.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230221T193000 DTSTAMP:20230221T193552Z CREATED:20230202T183005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T193552Z UID:4698-1677002400-1677007800@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Startup Factory Winners 2023 DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting for entrepreneurs and startup businesses in the Monterey Bay Region. February’s theme: Startup Factory Winners 2023\n\n\nBe part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations\, trends in business and technology\, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders\, investors\, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community. \nThis event will be held at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay. Refreshments will be provided. \nMeet our Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2023 Winners: \n\nMirco Home Village & Manufacturing Center\nTag Along\nGoLocal Rewards \n\nMeet our featured guest speakers: \n\nCindy Merzon – Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center\nCarmen Herrera – El Pajaro Regional Women’s Business Center\n\nAgenda for the evening: \n\n6:00 PM – Check-in\, Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)\n6:15 PM – Welcome & announcements\n6:30 PM – Speaker presentations & Q&A\n7:30 PM – End\n\nParking: Free at the venue \nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: The James Irvine Foundation\, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)\, BlueTech Valley Innovation Cluster\, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED)\, CSUMB College of Business\, White Summers\, Wells Fargo\, 1st Capital Bank\, Marina Community Partners – Shea Homes. \nThank you to our marketing partners: Monterey Bay Economic Partnership\, Santa Cruz Works\, Monterey County Weekly\, and KAZU 90.3! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-monterey-bay-connect-startup-factory-winners-2023/ LOCATION:SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay\, 215 10th Street\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/c03743a42033ac65a9ce8f669c251663.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T190000 DTSTAMP:20230216T191313Z CREATED:20230215T191118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T191313Z UID:4783-1676570400-1676574000@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - February 16\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply!\n\n\nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop sessions. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/introduction-to-startup-challenge-monterey-bay-workshop-february-16-2023/ LOCATION:Epicenter Building San Andreas Conference Room\, 440 San Benito Street\, Hollister\, CA\, 95023\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/6002d00634e32a1f22168e4ffb141733.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T190000 DTSTAMP:20230209T184122Z CREATED:20230203T183205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T184122Z UID:4712-1675965600-1675969200@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - February 9\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply!\n\n\nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop sessions. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/introduction-to-startup-challenge-monterey-bay-workshop-february-9-2023/ LOCATION:NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz – Powered by Pacific Workplaces\, 101 Cooper St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1f2d76982b819c90033ae2c3ffb953a4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T190000 DTSTAMP:20230207T184316Z CREATED:20230203T183202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T184316Z UID:4709-1675792800-1675796400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Workshop - February 7\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the 2023 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay\, the benefits of participating\, and how to apply!\n\n\nWorkshops will be led by CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director\, Dr. Brad Barbeau. Bring any questions you have to the workshop sessions. \nWhat is Startup Challenge Monterey Bay? \nStartup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches\, coaches\, mentors\, networks\, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. \nWho can apply? \nWhether you own a small business\, run a social justice nonprofit\, or are a student with a business plan\, Startup Challenge has a division for you! The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey\, San Benito\, or Santa Cruz counties\, operating for less than two years. \nWhat are the benefits? \nFrom making connections with potential investors\, to hitting your perfect pitch\, Startup Challenge offers substantial benefits. While finalists receive cash prizes\, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops\, our goal is to help all participants gain visibility\, connections\, and funding. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/introduction-to-startup-challenge-monterey-bay-workshop-february-7-2023/ LOCATION:Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce\, 353 Camino El Estero\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/e3e04e9fca2ed8653053011791378f71.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T180000 DTSTAMP:20221213T232247Z CREATED:20221213T231045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T232247Z UID:4521-1675443600-1675620000@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Factory Monterey Bay DESCRIPTION:At Startup Factory we build businesses. Everyone who participates\, from aspiring entrepreneurs to the merely curious\, participates hands-on in creating a business. Learn how to think\, work\, and build like an entrepreneur. Learn the necessary steps to start a successful business. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a leg up on how to start a business! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a weekend of learning and building. The weekend features ideas pitches\, short workshops\, coaching\, and lots of working to build a business in a team. The weekend is open to individuals and to existing teams. Bring an idea to pitch – or just bring you. Existing teams can work together; individuals will form teams at the event. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about attending Startup Factory\, contact us at info@startupmontereybay.com. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-factory-monterey-bay-2023/ LOCATION:CSUMB Business & Information Technology Building\, 3052 Divarty Street\, Seaside\, California\, 93955 CATEGORIES:Innovation and Technology,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/StartupFactory-e1670973709110.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T235959 DTSTAMP:20230119T185354Z CREATED:20221213T224604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T185354Z UID:4519-1675382400-1675641599@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Cruz Hacks 2023 DESCRIPTION:CruzHacks is the largest hackathon in Santa Cruz. Each year\, we invite hundreds of students to develop solutions to real-world problems\, pursue inclusion in tech\, and kindle the spirit of innovation. \n\n\n\nCruzHacks is an event where people can collaborate\, network\, and wield technology to solve problems. Each year\, we welcome hundreds of college and high school students interested in developing technology for social good. We strive to empower the next generation of creators by providing the tools\, environment\, and motivation to plausibly solve real-world problems. Our initiative is to expand diversity in tech by sparking the drive to innovate within all our participants. \n\n\n\nTo find out more and to register\, please visit the event website. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/cruz-hacks-2023/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Innovation and Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-13-at-12.02.35-PM-e1670961790759.png ORGANIZER;CN="University of California Santa Cruz":MAILTO:contact@cruzhacks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T010000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T010000 DTSTAMP:20230127T005341Z CREATED:20230127T005341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T005341Z UID:4659-1674867600-1674867600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Stanford ACT Application Deadline for Pro Bono Consulting Projects DESCRIPTION:Is your nonprofit looking for guidance in developing business\, marketing and other strategy? Partner with a team of consultants with decades of business experience to address your nonprofit’s custom project. CNE is an outreach partner for this pro bono consulting opportunity.\nRead Full Details\nContact Stanford ACT team lead\, Alex Lilley\, with questions or to learn more: StanfordACT.MB@gmail.com.\n  URL:https://mbdart.org/event/stanford-act-application-deadline-for-pro-bono-consulting-projects/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Deadlines,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/StanfordACT_Logo-ul3TeU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T170000 DTSTAMP:20221213T223935Z CREATED:20221213T223145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T223935Z UID:4515-1674028800-1674320400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:43rd Annual EcoFarm Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for four days of community and connection at the oldest and largest sustainable farming conference in the West. Featuring over 60 skill-building workshops in English and Spanish\, keynotes\, pre-conference events\, farm tours\, seed swaps\, tastings\, networking\, and the EcoFarm Expo. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/43rd-annual-ecofarm-conference/ LOCATION:Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds\, Monterey\, California CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eco-Farms-Conference-e1670971128632.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T200000 DTSTAMP:20230102T184213Z CREATED:20230102T182841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T184213Z UID:4568-1673416800-1673467200@mbdart.org SUMMARY:New Tech - Santa Cruz Companies to Watch in 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us in Santa Cruz for the first New Tech Event of 2023! Attendees will hear groundbreaking presentations from the top Santa Cruz companies to watch in 2023. You won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity! \n\n\n\nA diverse array of top companies that will be represented include\, but are not limited to\, the emerging technology sector (Paystand; Innovation Within)\, leading aerospace developers (Joby Aviation; Parallel Flight Technologies)\, and revolutionaries in the green economy (Climatize; Cruz Foam). Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-tech-january-2023-tickets-486962807867 URL:https://mbdart.org/event/new-tech-santa-cruz-companies-to-watch-in-2023/ LOCATION:Kuumbwa Jazz Center\, 320-2 Cedar Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Innovation and Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NewTech-2023-e1672684095696.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T193000 DTSTAMP:20221221T231554Z CREATED:20221221T231551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T231554Z UID:4560-1673373600-1673379000@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Monterey Bay Connect: 2023 Outlook from Regional Industries DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting for entrepreneurs & startup businesses in the Monterey Bay Region. Cohosted by Monterey Bay DART. January’s theme: 2023 Outlook from Regional industries! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-monterey-bay-connect-2023-outlook-from-regional-industries/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-Regional-Outlook-Startup-Connect-e1671664434489.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CSU Monterey Bay%E2%80%99s Institute for Innovation &%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:info@startupmontereybay.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T170000 DTSTAMP:20220907T213117Z CREATED:20220720T190409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T213117Z UID:3859-1669795200-1669914000@mbdart.org SUMMARY:2022 DART Symposium DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nJoin us for the 2022 DART Symposium | Nov 30-Dec 1.\nUniversity Center at California State University Monterey Bay \nInnovation Workforce: mobility\, airspace management\, carbon-neutral power\, and more! \nWatch this space for keynotes\, panels\, speaking\, sponsorship\, and volunteer opportunities. \n  \n\n \n \n Symposium Tickets\n Sign up here for ticket sales availability alert.\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://mbdart.org/event/2022-dart-symposium/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Agtech,Drones,Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DART-Symposium-v2-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T200000 DTSTAMP:20221010T210154Z CREATED:20221010T210035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T210154Z UID:4025-1665509400-1665518400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Monterey Bay Connect & DART @ CSUMB: Clean Energy DESCRIPTION:Learn about exciting innovations and economic opportunities in clean energy on the Central Coast. Connect with the region’s innovators\, leaders\, and supporters of clean energy! \n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted by Monterey Bay Drone\, Automation\, and Robotics Technologies (DART) on the California State University\, Monterey Bay campus. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nMeet our featured guest speakers: \n\n\n\nHelle Petersen – Director of Water\, Energy and Technology Center at Fresno StateBill Shevlin (CEO) & Joe Fletcher (Corporate Development) – Mavericks MicrogridGabe Ruiz – Senior Commercial Accounts Manager of Central Coast Community EnergyWyatt Maysey – Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms\n\n\n\nAgenda for the evening: \n\n\n\n5:30 PM – Check-in5:45 PM – Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)6:30 PM – Welcome & announcements6:45 PM – Speaker presentations7:20 PM – Speaker panel Q&A\n\n\n\nParking: Recommended parking spaces near the event are in parking lots 1 and 508. Click here for a campus parking map. Please adhere to the posted parking rules. Visit https://csumb.edu/parking/ to purchase a printable parking permit in advance. \n\n\n\nMasking policy: As of September 12\, 2022\, CSUMB will move to a mask-friendly campus\, meaning that anyone who chooses to wear a mask in most indoor spaces is welcome and encouraged to do so. For more information\, click here. If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19\, please do not attend the event in person. \n\n\n\nBe part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations\, trends in business and technology\, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders\, investors\, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: The U.S. Economic Development Administration\, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED)\, CSUMB College of Business\, White Summers\, Monterey County Workforce Development Board\, America’s SBDC\, Hartnell College\, and the City of Marina. \n\n\n\nThank you to our marketing partners\, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership\, Santa Cruz Works\, Monterey County Weekly\, and KAZU 90.3! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-monterey-bay-connect-dart-csumb-clean-energy/ LOCATION:CSUMB Business and Information Technology Building\, 3722 Divarty Street Room 104 (first floor)\, Seaside\, California\, 93955 CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MBConnect-101122.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T193000 DTSTAMP:20220908T232348Z CREATED:20220721T175341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T232348Z UID:3863-1663092000-1663097400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Startup Monterey Bay Connect: DART @ UCMBEST DESCRIPTION:Connect with the region’s innovators\, leaders\, and supporters of drone\, automation\, and robotics technologies! \n\n\n\nBe part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations\, trends in business and technology\, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders\, investors\, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community. \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors: The U.S. Economic Development Administration\, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED)\, CSUMB College of Business\, White Summers\, Monterey County Workforce Development Board\, America’s SBDC\, Hartnell College\, and the City of Marina. \n\n\n\nThank you to our marketing partners\, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership\, Santa Cruz Works\, Monterey County Weekly\, and KAZU 90.3! URL:https://mbdart.org/event/startup-monterey-bay-connect-dart-ucmbest/ LOCATION:UCMBEST\, 3180 Imjin Rd\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/StartupMB_Connect_DART.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220803T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220804T170000 DTSTAMP:20220805T210647Z CREATED:20220512T173745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T210647Z UID:3803-1659513600-1659632400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Future of Aviation Conference DESCRIPTION:DART Workforce Presentation\n \n\n\nPlan now to attend this conference hosted by UC Berkeley in partnership with Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and Division of Research\, Innovation\, and System Information.\n\n\n\nAviation is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Technological advancements in electrification\, autonomy\, and vertical/short take-off and landing (VTOL/STOL) are enabling innovations in urban and regional aviation\, including new aircraft designs\, services\, and business models. These trends are converging to enable new opportunities for emergency response\, humanitarian missions\, logistics\, and passenger mobility.The Future of Aviation Conference: Advancing Aerial Mobility through Technology\, Sustainability\, and On-Demand Flight will be held in person at San Francisco International Airport August 2nd through the 5th. The conference will kick-off with an AAM 101 workshop hosted by the Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI)(link is external) on August 2nd. The full conference program will begin on August 3rd. The conference will advance key research and policy discussions around environmental impacts\, safety\, security\, equity\, multimodal integration\, and the role of government. Optional tours will be available in and around SFO on August 5th.The Future of Aviation Conference will facilitate a lively dialogue among public-sector organizations\, private companies\, non-governmental organizations\, and educational institutions. This conference will provide attendees with an opportunity to participate in an exciting scientific program and a venue to network with colleagues and friends who are also passionate about the future of advanced air mobility policy and research. The conference will foster a thoughtful discussion about the opportunities and challenges of planning\, integrating\, scaling\, and governing advanced air mobility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDART Workforce Presentation\n \n\n\nPlan now to attend this conference hosted by UC Berkeley in partnership with Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and Division of Research\, Innovation\, and System Information.\n\n\n\nAviation is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Technological advancements in electrification\, autonomy\, and vertical/short take-off and landing (VTOL/STOL) are enabling innovations in urban and regional aviation\, including new aircraft designs\, services\, and business models. These trends are converging to enable new opportunities for emergency response\, humanitarian missions\, logistics\, and passenger mobility.The Future of Aviation Conference: Advancing Aerial Mobility through Technology\, Sustainability\, and On-Demand Flight will be held in person at San Francisco International Airport August 2nd through the 5th. The conference will kick-off with an AAM 101 workshop hosted by the Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI)(link is external) on August 2nd. The full conference program will begin on August 3rd. The conference will advance key research and policy discussions around environmental impacts\, safety\, security\, equity\, multimodal integration\, and the role of government. Optional tours will be available in and around SFO on August 5th.The Future of Aviation Conference will facilitate a lively dialogue among public-sector organizations\, private companies\, non-governmental organizations\, and educational institutions. This conference will provide attendees with an opportunity to participate in an exciting scientific program and a venue to network with colleagues and friends who are also passionate about the future of advanced air mobility policy and research. The conference will foster a thoughtful discussion about the opportunities and challenges of planning\, integrating\, scaling\, and governing advanced air mobility. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/future-of-aviation-conference/ LOCATION:San Francisco International Airport ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Berkeley-future-of-aviation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T130000 DTSTAMP:20220801T172422Z CREATED:20220801T171943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T172422Z UID:3873-1659351600-1659358800@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Central Coast FIX Governance Meeting DESCRIPTION:Planning meeting for the Central Coast Flight Information Exchange (Central Coast FIX) that would establish a public domain\, low-elevation\, flight information hub to support uncrewed systems and AAM operations on the Central Coast. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting Slide Deck URL:https://mbdart.org/event/central-coast-fix-governance-meeting/ LOCATION:Airspace Integration\, 450 McQuaide Dr\, La Selva Beach\, California\, 95076\, United States CATEGORIES:Airspace Management,Central Coast FIX,Drones,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Central-Coast-FIX-Stakeholder-Governance-Briefing-080122-cover.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220701T170000 DTSTAMP:20220701T164103Z CREATED:20220428T044048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T164103Z UID:3795-1656316800-1656694800@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Drone Camp 2022 DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 6th annual DroneCamp 2022 is coming soon! We are excited to be offering this year’s program in a hybrid format where an in-person audience will be simultaneously viewing the presentations and workshops with a virtual live broadcast via Zoom for those who can’t attend in-person \n\n\n\nDroneCamp is a collaborative five-day training program that covers everything you need to know to use drones for mapping and field data collection. Now in its sixth year\, Drone Camp 2022 will once again provide a unique drone training opportunity designed for a wide range of skill levels and interests\, from complete beginners with little to no experience in drone technology\, to intermediate users who want to learn more advanced data processing and analysis. Instructors from the University of California and California State University systems will provide workshops and hands-on training. No experience is necessary! Visit the About page for more information. \n\n\n\nBe sure to sign up for our email list to be notified with updates by clicking here. If you have any questions please contact info@dronecampca.org. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nDART Overview Presentation URL:https://mbdart.org/event/drone-camp-2022/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Drones,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DroneCamp2022-400x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220517T160000 DTSTAMP:20220428T183302Z CREATED:20220428T183157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T183302Z UID:3797-1652781600-1652803200@mbdart.org SUMMARY:Skydio Demo Day at UCSC-CIDER DESCRIPTION:Would your work or research benefit from drone technology? Interested in learning how to fly drones? Join us on May 17 for a half-day drop in-opportunity to fly Skydio autonomous drones and demo software solutions. \n\n\n\nThe Skydio team will be on hand to give attendees hands-on flight time and a live look into cutting-edge drone technology. Staff from the CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) will talk about research and educational applications for autonomous drones. Refreshments provided.Let us know if you’re planning on attending!Tuesday\, May 1710 a.m.–4p.m.UC Santa Cruz Cowell Ranch Hay Barn \n\n\n\nPresented by the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS)\, CIDER\, and the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering.  URL:https://mbdart.org/event/ucsc-cider-skydio/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Drones,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Skydio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211110T170000 DTSTAMP:20211017T191515Z CREATED:20211017T191507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T191515Z UID:3647-1636444800-1636563600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:California Economic Summit DESCRIPTION:Produced by California Forward in partnership with the California Stewardship Network\, the Summit influences CA FWD’s ongoing movement to make the government and economy work for everyone. The two-day Summit is designed to create a shared economic agenda known as the Roadmap to Shared Prosperity and strengthen the Summit network\, setting the stage for collective action in 2022. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/california-economic-summit/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-Summit-Banner-for-Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="California Forward":MAILTO:jania@cafwd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T130000 DTSTAMP:20211017T190854Z CREATED:20211017T190748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T190854Z UID:3641-1635498000-1635512400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:MBEP State of the Region DESCRIPTION:When our region’s community\, business\, and civic leaders come together at an MBEP event\, good things happen. Our 7th Annual State of the Region includes cross-sector conversations covering a range of topics from childcare to housing\, systemic racial bias in our education system\, and how state and federal relief funds are being deployed to benefit our region. Join hundreds of leaders from across the tri-county region and beyond to be inspired about how we can create a more inclusive and vibrant economy for all. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/mbep-state-of-the-region/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MBEP.2021SOTR.logo_.final-1-01.png ORGANIZER;CN="Monterey Bay Economic Partnership":MAILTO:admin@mbep.biz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T170000 DTSTAMP:20210916T173847Z CREATED:20191018T231950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T173847Z UID:1919-1634634000-1634835600@mbdart.org SUMMARY:2021 Monterey Bay DART Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us online and in-person for the 2021 Monterey Bay DART Symposium anchored at the UC Monterey Bay Education Science & Technology (UC MBEST) Center for industry insight panels\, presentations\, networking\, and demonstrations of exciting new age technologies in globally expanding markets. Engage with leaders in these technological arenas\, gain a first-hand glimpse into the unique topographical and geographical assets of Monterey Bay\, and learn how they can be leveraged to the advantage of your portfolio of companies. \nThis 3-day event will emphasize uncrewed systems capabilities\, focusing on the application of drone technologies in Security (Defense and Homeland Security)\, Mobility (Advanced Air and Autonomous vehicles) and the Environment (Forestry\, Agriculture\, Blue Economy\, and Climate). With attractive ‘opportunity zones’\, Monterey Bay is primed to catalyze innovative organizations and investors in these sectors with broad access to State\, National\, and International marketplaces. \n[av_button label=’Event Registration’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue81f’ font=’entypo-fontello’ link=’manually\,https://montereybaydart.org/symposium-landing-page/’ link_target=” size=’small’ position=’left’ label_display=” title_attr=” color_options=” color=’theme-color’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ btn_color_bg=’theme-color’ btn_custom_bg=’#444444′ btn_color_bg_hover=’theme-color-highlight’ btn_custom_bg_hover=’#444444′ btn_color_font=’theme-color’ btn_custom_font=’#ffffff’ id=” custom_class=” av_uid=” admin_preview_bg=”] \n[av_button label=’Sponsor Symposium’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue844′ font=’entypo-fontello’ link=’manually\,https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sponsor-Sheet-2021-FINAL-051521.pdf’ link_target=” size=’small’ position=’left’ label_display=” title_attr=” color_options=” color=’theme-color’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ btn_color_bg=’theme-color’ btn_custom_bg=’#444444′ btn_color_bg_hover=’theme-color-highlight’ btn_custom_bg_hover=’#444444′ btn_color_font=’theme-color’ btn_custom_font=’#ffffff’ id=” custom_class=” av_uid=” admin_preview_bg=”] URL:https://mbdart.org/event/2021-dart-symposium/ LOCATION:Online & In-Person at 3 locations around the Monterey Bay\, MonteryBayDART.org CATEGORIES:Drones,Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Symposium2021-1080x540-lite.png ORGANIZER;CN="Monterey Bay DART":MAILTO:hello@montereybaydart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T170000 DTSTAMP:20200507T232143Z CREATED:20191014T212833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T232143Z UID:1879-1592812800-1593104400@mbdart.org SUMMARY:UCANR 2020 Drone Camp - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Registration for DroneCamp Online is now Live! \nWe’ve managed to retain most of the workshops for the online version of DroneCamp \, with the exception of the flight practice sessions . Check out the workshop summary and schedule at a glance below. \nSuper low registration for 4 days of content! General admission – $50; Academic rate – $30 \nNow in its 4th year\, DroneCamp is a collaborative intensive short course providing comprehensive training on using drones for mapping and data collection. Instructors from the University of California and California State University systems will teach you how to select hardware\, plan flights for data collection\, prepare equipment\, fly safely and legally\, process and manage data\, conduct analyses\, and visualize results for a range of applications including: \nAgriculture • Land Management • Facilities Inspections • Environmental Monitoring • Forestry • Research \nWho Should Attend DroneCamp?\nONLINE\nShort answer: Anyone interested in using drones for mapping or data collection! \nDroneCamp is designed for a wide range of skill levels and interests\, from complete beginners with little to no experience in drone technology\, to intermediate users who want to learn more advanced data processing and analysis. \nNote the focus of DroneCamp is using drones for mapping\, research and data collection. We do not cover building drones\, robotics\, or videography. Regulations and safety will be discussed but this is not a full-fledged Part 107 prep class. \nExperience with drones or GIS is not required. \nWorkshops\n\nFlight Skills: Night Flying (unfortunately we can’t do flight practice online\, but we’ll recommend resources for learning how to fly)\nSafety and Regulations: Safety and Regulations Overview; How to be a Good Visual Observer; Operating in Controlled Airspace\nHardware: Sensors\, Platforms and Field Accessories\nData Collection: Mission Planning; High Precision Mapping\nData Analysis: Stitching Drone Images with Pix4D\, Agisoft Metashape\, ArcGIS Pro\, and OpenDroneMap; Analyzing Processed Drone Data in QGIS and ArcGIS Pro; Advanced Analytics for Vegetation Analysis\, Vegetation Analysis and Classification in ArcGIS Pro; Sharing Data and Outputs; Analysis of the Intertidal Zone\n\nOnline Format\nIn response to the COVID19 pandemic\, all DroneCamp sessions will be online\, primarily using Zoom. Workshops will include lecture style\, short talks\, and hands-on software training with live instructors. \nNote: Hands-on workshops using software will require participants to install software on their own computers. Setup instructions for each workshop will be provided\, including minimum hardware requirements\, where to download the software\, and getting a trial license if needed. A limited amount of technical assistance will be available and we’ll have a drop-in help session the day before DroneCamp starts\, but ultimately installing software is the sole responsibility of each participant. \n  \nSchedule at a Glance\nSubject to change! Final schedule will be posted in mid-May – please check back then for updates. All times are Pacific Daylight time. All sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants as soon as we get them from Zoom (within a couple of hours). \n  \nFriday June 19\, 2020Getting ready \n9:00 – 11:00 am & 14:00 – 16:00 pm. Drop-in Tech Support Sessions.Make sure your Zoom is working\, and you have all the software and data needed for the hands-on workshops. \n  \nMonday June 22\, 2020What you need to know before you go to the field \n9:00 am. Welcome and Overview \n9:10 – 9:50 am. Drone Mapping Workflow Overview and Applications \n10:00 – 10:50 am. Equipment Short Talks; Breakout Q&A \n11:00 – 11:50 am. Drone Safety and Regulations Overview \n14:00 – 14:50 pm. Mission Planning Principles\, Best Practices and Tools \n15:00 – 15:50 pm. Planning for the Field; Preparing Your Equipment \n  \nTuesday June 23\, 2020What you need to know in the field; Image processing #1 \n9:00 – 9:50 am. Introduction to Photogrammetry and Data Processing \n10:00 – 11:50 am. Data Processing Workshops (select one) \n\nData processing with Pix4Dmapper\n\nData processing with ArcGIS Pro\n\n14:00 – 14:50 pm. How to be a Good Visual Observer \n15:00 – 15:50 pm. High Precision Mapping \n  \nWednesday June 24\, 2020Image Processing #2; Data Analyses Pt 1 \n9:00 – 9:50 am. Data Management and Sharing Results \n10:00 – 11:50am. Data Processing Workshops (select one) \n\nData processing with Agisoft Metashape\n\nProcessing data with Open Drone Map\n\n14:00 – 15:50 pm. Analyzing Drone Outputs with GIS Workshops (select one) \n\nMapping and Analyzing Processed Data in ArcGIS Pro\n\nMultispectral Data Visualization and Extraction with QGIS\n\n  \nThursday\, June 25\, 2020Advanced Flight Operations; Data Analyses Pt 2 \n9:00 – 9:50 am. Participant Speed Talks  \n10:00 – 11:50 am. Concurrent Workshops (select one) \n\nVegetation Classification with ArcGIS Pro\n\nOperating in Controlled Airspace; Night Flying\n\n12:00 – 12:50. Monterey Bay DART Turns Five! Celebrating the past\, Planning for the Future \n14:00 – 15:50 pm. Deep Dives by Field (select one) \n\nAgriculture\n\nDigital Agriculture\nSensing Crop Water Stress with Thermal Imagery\n\n\n\nMarine & Aquatic Systems\n\nData Analysis in the Intertidal Zone\n\n\n\n15:50 – 16:00 pm. Thanks and Closing \n  \nRegistration & Fees\nOne low price for all content: \nGeneral admission: $50Academic rate*: $30 \n* to get the academic rate you much register with a .edu email address \n  \nScholarships and Discounts\nUCANR. We are pleased to offer scholarships for all UCANR employees to attend DroneCamp Online. Select the Scholarship option when registering. A short application to verify eligility is required. \nCSU Monterey Bay students and faculty. A limited number of complementary registrations are available for students and staff of CSU Monterey Bay. Please contact uassafety@csumb.edu for details. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/ucanr-2020-drone-camp/ LOCATION:UCMBEST\, 3180 Imjin Rd\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States CATEGORIES:Agtech,Drones,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DroneCamp2020_400x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Monterey Bay DART":MAILTO:hello@montereybaydart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T200000 DTSTAMP:20200311T204650Z CREATED:20191003T211045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T204650Z UID:1852-1584637200-1584648000@mbdart.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: DART Meetup – Sensors\, Data & Application for Agriculture & Natural Resources DESCRIPTION:We regret to announce the cancellation of this meetup due to COVID-19 precautions. We will reschedule once conditions improve. Stay safe out there! \n********************************* \nWe’ll be having a DART meetup on March 19\, 2020! The topic is Sensors\, Data & Applications for Agriculture & Natural Resources Management.We will have presentations by representatives from Micasense https://www.micasense.com/\, who’s mission is to help agriculture specialists and companies make informed decisions.Whether you’re providing advice for dozens of farms across half a continent or trying to keep your own crops as healthy and predictable as possible\, we can help.We’re experts at agricultural drone sensors and data analysis\, and we’re dedicated not only to offering the tools for precision farming but the practical know-how too. We’re here to be your partners\, to listen to what you need\, and to develop solutions that can help make your life—and your work—easier.We will also have a presentations from the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District http://www.montereycountymosquito.com/\, who are actively using drones to manage mosquito populations throughout the district. URL:https://mbdart.org/event/monterey-bay-dart-meetup-sensors-and-data/ LOCATION:UCMBEST\, 3180 Imjin Rd\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States CATEGORIES:Drones,Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mbdart.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SensorDataforAg.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR