Registration Now Open for LIFT Summit 2025 – A Premier Event on Advanced Air Mobility & Uncrewed Aerial Systems, March 27-28 in Monterey

Monterey, CA – Registration is now open for the LIFT Summit 2025, bringing together top policymakers, industry pioneers, and workforce development leaders to shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). Taking place March 27-28, 2025, the summit will spotlight California’s leadership in next-generation aviation, driven by key industry players such as Joby Aviation, Archer, and Wisk, and the region’s alignment with national security priorities and critical natural resource management applications.

Industry, Government, and Academic Participation

The LIFT Summit 2025 will bring together key leaders from industry, government, economic development organizations, and academia, including:

Industry Leaders: Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Wisk Aero, Odys Aviation, Supernal, Jump Aero, Reliable Robotics, Skyway, ResilienX, & more.

Government & Transportation Agencies: CalTrans Division of Aeronautics, NASA, former USDOT and FAA officials, San Francisco International Airport, Salinas Airport.

Economic Development Organizations: GO-Biz, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, REACH Central Coast, Ventura Economic Development Collaborative.

Academic Institutions: Hartnell College, UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, University of Alaska Fairbanks, & others.

This broad participation underscores the summit’s role in fostering collaboration to advance the AAM and UAS ecosystem at state, national, and global levels.

Positioning California as a Global Leader in AAM & UAS

The LIFT Summit 2025 will focus on scaling the AAM and UAS sectors as key drivers of regional and national economic development. With California already home to leading eVTOL and UAS companies, discussions will explore how public-private collaboration, workforce training, and infrastructure investment can accelerate adoption and commercialization.

Key themes include:

Workforce Development for AAM & UAS – Expanding training pipelines to meet growing industry demand

National Security & Critical Infrastructure – Strengthening UAS capabilities for defense, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring

Natural Resource Management Applications – Enhancing wildfire prevention, water resource monitoring, and precision agriculture with aerial technologies

Public-Private Partnerships & Investment – Mobilizing state and federal resources to sustain industry growth

With FAA, DoD, and state policymakers increasingly prioritizing AAM and UAS integration, the summit provides a pivotal forum for stakeholders to align strategies, address regulatory challenges, and unlock new market opportunities.

Exclusive Opportunities to Experience Cutting-Edge AAM & UAS Technologies

In addition to thought-provoking panels and keynote discussions, LIFT Summit 2025 will offer exclusive (optional) experiences to witness the future of air mobility in action:

Pre-Summit Industry Tour | March 26 – A guided tour to Marina and Salinas Airports, where attendees can explore cutting-edge AAM and UAS operations, interact with industry leaders, and witness demonstrations of next-generation aviation platforms.

Post-Summit Airspace Integration Sunset Reception | March 28 – Attendees are invited to a special networking event at the Airspace Integration UAS Test Site in La Selva Beach, providing firsthand insights into UAS airspace testing, research, and policy innovations.

These immersive experiences offer a rare opportunity to engage directly with the technologies and companies shaping the future of air mobility, making the LIFT Summit 2025 an essential event for investors, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and workforce leaders.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

The LIFT Summit 2025 is made possible through the support of forward-thinking organizations committed to shaping the future of air mobility:

The James Irvine Foundation
The Eden8 Foundation
CalTrans Division of Aeronautics
Airspace Integration
Monterey Works

Register Now – Be Part of the Future of Air Mobility

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with visionary leaders, cutting-edge technology, and groundbreaking discussions on the future of AAM and UAS.

Tickets are available now—register today to secure your spot at LIFT Summit

For more information and to register, visit: liftsummit.org 

Media Contact:
Josh Metz
Executive Director 
josh@mbdart.org
(831) 200-1969

About the LIFT Summit

The LIFT Summit is an annual convening focused on accelerating the future of mobility, automation, and advanced transportation technologies. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs, the Summit fosters dialogue and partnerships to shape a sustainable and innovative transportation ecosystem.