Welcome to the 2027 LIFT Summit!

Convening to advance deployment across the low-altitude economy

March 30 – April 2, 2027
Monterey Conference Center

The 2027 LIFT Summit returns to Monterey, California, bringing together leaders from Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), workforce development, policy, and industry to drive growth across the global low-altitude economy.

Hosted at the Monterey Conference Center from March 30–April 2, 2027, this premier event convenes innovators, policymakers, educators, and workforce experts to connect, collaborate, and advance the future of flight.

Over three transformative days, attendees will explore cutting-edge technologies, participate in interactive workshops, and build meaningful connections across sectors shaping the next generation of aviation.

Organizations Represented at the 2026 LIFT Summit

Arizona State University · Association of California Airports · AUVSI · Bay Area Community College Consortia · Blue Lake Rancheria · Cal Poly San Luis Obispo · Cal State Monterey Bay · California Air Resources Board · California Community Colleges · California Environmental Justice Coalition · California Pilots Association · California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) · California State University Monterey Bay · Caltrans · Central Coast K16 Collaborative · Cherokee Federal · City of Hollister · City of Livermore · City of Mountain View · City of Palo Alto · City of Salinas · City of Tehachapi · City of Tracy · City of Vallejo · College of Alameda · Community Air Mobility Initiative · Contra Costa Transportation Authority · County of Kern · County of Merced · County of Monterey · County of Ventura · Cuesta College · Elizabeth City State University · Federal Aviation Administration · Foothill College · Foundation for California Community Colleges · Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development · Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation · Greater Zurich Area · Hartnell College · Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University · Livermore Municipal Airport · Marina Municipal Airport · Monterey Regional Airport · Monterey Jet Center · National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence · Naval Postgraduate School · Oregon Department of Aviation · REACH Central Coast · Reedley Community College · Salinas Municipal Airport · San Diego State University · San Francisco International Airport · San Joaquin Partnership · San Jose Mineta International Airport · Santa Barbara City College · Santa Barbara County Education Office · Santa Cruz Works · The James Irvine Foundation · Transportation Agency for Monterey County · University of California, Berkeley · University of California, Santa Cruz

AirSpace Integration · AMD Consulting · Ampaire · ANRA Technologies · ATAC · B3K Prosperity · BETA Technologies · Borelli Investment Company · CITRIS and the Banatao Institute · Critical Loop · Crown Innovations · DiamondStream Partners · Eagle Flight Vertical Solutions · Egis · Elroy Air · Future Flight Global · Joby Aviation · Kimley-Horn · LJA Aviation · McClardy Aviation Strategies · Matsui Nursery · Metropolis Technologies · Metric Engineering, Inc. · Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Center · NASA Ames Research Center · Parallel Flight Technologies · Pape-Dawson California · Pacific Gas and Electric · PTI Technologies · Pyka · ResilienX · RMW Architecture & Interiors · Schneider Electric · Siemens · SIEDI · SKyway Technologies · SMG Consulting · Thales USA · Trajectrix Corporation · TruWeather Solutions · VertiPorts by Atlantic · Wing Aviation · Wisk Aero · Woolpert

2026 Attendance by Sector

What to Expect

Expo Day

Flight demonstrations and behind-the-scenes facility tours showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology.

Keynotes

Insights from thought leaders and pioneers driving innovation in AAM and UAS.

Panels

Insights from thought leaders and pioneers driving innovation in AAM and UAS.

Networking

Opportunities to connect across government, industry, and education sectors.

Agenda At-A-Glance

Tuesday, March 30
Expo Day
7am – 5pm

Wednesday, March 31
Conference Day 1
8am – 5pm

Networking Reception
5pm – 7pm

Thursday, April 1
Conference Day 2
8am – 5pm

Registration

Register now for Early Bird rates and secure your spot. Expo Day space is limited. Regular pricing begins January 1, 2027.

General Attendees
$900 Conference Pass
$85 Expo Day Pass

Government, CBO and Community Partners
$450 Conference Pass
$75 Expo Day Pass

Students and Faculty
$400 Conference Pass
$65 Expo Day Pass

Conference Pass includes: Two-Day Conference (March 31–April 1), Networking Reception, Breakfast and Lunch each day.

Expo Day Pass includes: Tours and Demos on March 30. Space is limited.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2027 LIFT Summit is the premier hub where leaders in AAM and UAS innovation, workforce training, infrastructure, and policy come together to collaborate and drive progress.

  • Stand out with direct exposure to national and regional leaders across industry, government, education, and community
  • Connect with changemakers shaping workforce training, infrastructure development, and policy for next-generation air mobility
  • Demonstrate leadership in defining the future of these emerging industries
  • Support groundbreaking initiatives in AAM and UAS innovation