LIFT Summit Sponsorships

March 31 – April 2, 2026 | Monterey Conference Center

Thank you for your partnership with the 2026 LIFT Summit! As the premier hub where leaders in advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) innovation come together, the Summit is your opportunity to align with decision-makers shaping the future of transportation. By sponsoring, you’ll not only gain direct visibility with national and regional leaders across industry, government, education and community, but also play a pivotal role in advancing workforce training, infrastructure, and policy that will define the next generation of air mobility.

ALL Sponsorship Packages include:

  • Access to the Exclusive Opening Reception on March 31st

  • Complimentary Full Passes (quantity is based on Sponsorship Level; see below)

  • Logo Recognition on the DART website

  • Logo Recognition on LIFT Summit event materials

  • Exhibit Table for both Conference Days

Explore the sponsorship levels below to choose the option that best aligns with your organization’s goals.

  • 10 Complimentary Full Passes
  • Opportunity to Present a Demo / Facility Tour during Expo Day
  • One Full Page Ad with Premium Placement in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 4 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 4 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • 8 Complimentary Full Passes
  • Opportunity to Present a Demo / Facility Tour during Expo Day
  • One Full-Page Ad with Premium Placement in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 2 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 2 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • 6 Complimentary Full Passes
  • Opportunity to Present a Demo / Facility Tour during Expo Day
  • One Full-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 2 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 2 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • 4 Complimentary Full Passes
  • Opportunity to Present a Demo / Facility Tour during Expo Day
  • One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 1 Dedicated Post on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • 4 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Dedicated Post on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

  • 2 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program

  • 1 Complimentary Full Pass
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program

Specialty Sponsorships:

  • Maximum Visibility and Access
  • Premium Signage Visibility at the Monterey Conference Center
  • 15 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Full Page Ad with Premium Placement in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 6 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 6 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • Sustained Orbit Sponsor Benefits for the 2026 and 2027 LIFT Summits
  • Secure 2027 Sponsorship and Passes at 2026 rates (approximately 20% savings)
  • 20 Complimentary Full Passes (total for two years)
  • One Full Page Ad with Premium Placement in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 8 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 8 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • Added Visibility during the Networking Reception
  • 6 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Full Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 2 Dedicated Posts on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 2 Dedicated Spotlights in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • Logo Recognition on SWAG
  • 6 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Digital Logo Recognition on reader boards and slides during the Conference
  • 1 Dedicated Post on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter
  • Access to LIFT Summit Attendee List

  • Logo Recognition on All Badges and Lanyards
  • 4 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Dedicated Post on DART’s Social Media accounts
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

  • Added Visibility during the Expo Day Lunch
  • 2 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

  • Opportunity to Present a Demo / Facility Tour during Expo Day
  • 2 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

  • Added Visibility during the Conference
  • 2 Complimentary Full Passes
  • One Quarter-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

  • One Full Page Ad with Premium Placement in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • 1 Complimentary Full Pass
  • 1 Dedicated Spotlight in DART’s Newsletter

Exclusive Sponsorships

The LIFT Summit’s Exclusive Sponsorships deliver high-impact visibility, direct engagement, and access to key decision-makers across the low-altitude economy. These premium packages connect your brand with industry leaders – including OEMs, government, education, and workforce organizations – through immersive, high-profile experiences designed to showcase innovation and strengthen relationships.

OEM Showcase Partner: Expo Day + Opening Reception Sponsor Combo

This premium package offers OEMs the opportunity to fully activate your brand across the two most high-visibility components of the LIFT Summit on March 31, 2026: Expo Day and the Opening Reception at the Monterey Jet Center. Ideal for OEMs who want to demonstrate aircraft, highlight capabilities, host customers, and position themselves as leaders in advanced aviation.

Key Benefits:

EXPO DAY ACTIVATION, March 31 at your facility

  • Opportunity to host a flight demonstration, facility tour, static display, or technology showcase during Expo Day 
  • Opportunity to distribute branded materials, handouts, and collateral to all Expo Day participants
  • Opportunity for custom integration (Q&A, panel remarks on-site)

OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP, March 31 at the Monterey Jet Center

  • Prominent co-presenting branding on signage throughout the venue 
  • Recognition during welcome remarks
  • Opportunity to invite your own customer / prospect database to attend the Opening Reception (this event is exclusive to LIFT Summit speakers, sponsors and VIPs; general admission requires a paid pass)
  • Opportunity to display branded items at the event (e.g.: pop-up banners, tabletop display, small exhibit, or product visual)

CONFERENCE-WIDE VISIBILITY, April 1-2 at the Monterey Conference Center

  • 10 Complimentary Full Passes to the 2026 LIFT Summit
  • One Full-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Premium Logo Recognition on signage, reader boards and the LIFT Summit website
  • 4 Dedicated Social Media Posts across DART platforms
  • 4 Dedicated Newsletter Spotlights
  • 1 Exhibit Table
  • Access to the LIFT Summit Attendee List

Investment: $25,000  |  Availability: 6 spots

Opening Reception Co-Presenting Sponsor: Opening Reception Only

This sponsorship offers organizations with strong ties to the low-altitude economy the opportunity to showcase their brand at one of the LIFT Summit’s most exclusive networking events. Hosted at the Monterey Jet Center on March 31, 2026, the Opening Reception provides a high-energy environment for technology companies, government agencies, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and industry groups to engage their networks, elevate visibility, and position themselves as leaders in advanced aviation, innovation, and talent development.

Key Benefits:

OPENING RECEPTION VISIBILITY, March 31 at the Monterey Jet Center

  • Prominent co-presenting branding on signage throughout the venue 
  • Recognition during welcome remarks
  • Opportunity to invite your own customer / prospect database to attend the Opening Reception (this event is exclusive to LIFT Summit speakers, sponsors and VIPs; general admission requires a paid pass)
  • Opportunity to display branded items at the event (pop-up banner, tabletop display, small exhibit, or product visual)

CONFERENCE-WIDE VISIBILITY, April 1-2 at the Monterey Conference Center

  • 8 Complimentary Full Passes to the 2026 LIFT Summit
  • One Full-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
  • Premium Logo Recognition on signage, reader boards and the LIFT Summit website
  • 2 Dedicated Social Media Posts across DART platforms
  • 2 Dedicated Newsletter Spotlights
  • 1 Exhibit Table
  • Access to the LIFT Summit Attendee List

Investment: $20,000 |   Availability: 6 spots

Custom Sponsor Packages:

Stand out with a sponsorship designed just for you – let’s collaborate to build a tailored package that meets your specific goals. Contact us today to get started!

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