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
These premium packages offer 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. Don’t miss this opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, engage customers, and elevate your brand’s visibility across the entire Summit experience.
PREMIER OEM Showcase Partner Sponsorship
BENEFITS:
Expo Day Activation | Hosted at Your Facility – March 31
- Host a flight demonstration, facility tour, static display, or technology showcase
- Distribute branded materials, handouts, and collateral
- Custom integrations: Q&A or panel remarks on-site
Opening Reception | Monterey Jet Center – March 31
- Co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
- Invite your own customer/prospect database
- Display branded items at the event
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 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
SIGNATURE OEM Showcase Partner Sponsorship
BENEFITS:
Expo Day Activation | Hosted at Your Facility – March 31
- Host a flight demonstration, facility tour, static display, or technology showcase
- Recognition on event materials
- Distribute branded materials, handouts, and collateral
Opening Reception | Monterey Jet Center – March 31
- Co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
- Invite your own customer/prospect database
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 6 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: $15,000 | Availability: 8 spots
SUPPORTING OEM Showcase Partner Sponsorship
BENEFITS:
Expo Day Activation | Hosted at Your Facility – March 31
- Host a flight demonstration, facility tour, static display, or technology showcase
- Recognition on event materials
Opening Reception | Monterey Jet Center – March 31
- Co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 4 Complimentary Full Passes to the 2026 LIFT Summit
- One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
- Premium Logo Recognition on signage, reader boards and the LIFT Summit website
- 1 Dedicated Social Media Post across DART platforms
- 1 Dedicated Newsletter Spotlight
- 1 Exhibit Table
- Access to the LIFT Summit Attendee List
Investment: $7,500 | Availability: 10 spots
Opening Reception Co-Presenting Sponsor: Opening Reception Only
These sponsorships offer 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, 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.
PREMIER Opening Reception Presenting Sponsorship
Key Benefits:
- Prominent co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
- Invite your own customer/prospect database
- Display branded items at the event
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 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
SIGNATURE Opening Reception Presenting Sponsorship
BENEFITS:
Opening Reception | Monterey Jet Center – March 31
- Co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
- Invite your own customer/prospect database
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 4 Complimentary Full Passes to the 2026 LIFT Summit
- One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
- Premium Logo Recognition on signage, reader boards and the LIFT Summit website
- 1 Dedicated Social Media Post across DART platforms
- 1 Dedicated Newsletter Spotlight
- 1 Exhibit Table
- Access to the LIFT Summit Attendee List
Investment: $10,000 | Availability: 8 spots
SUPPORTING Opening Reception Presenting Sponsorship
BENEFITS:
Opening Reception | Monterey Jet Center – March 31
- Co-presenting branding on venue signage
- Recognition during welcome remarks
Conference-Wide Visibility | Monterey Conference Center – April 1–2
- 4 Complimentary Full Passes to the 2026 LIFT Summit
- One Half-Page Ad in the 2026 LIFT Summit Event Program
- 1 Dedicated Social Media Post across DART platforms
- 1 Dedicated Newsletter Spotlight
- 1 Exhibit Table
- Access to the LIFT Summit Attendee List
Investment: $5,000 | Availability: 10 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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