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Monterey Bay Drone, Automation & Robotics Technology (DART) Symposium
Symposium exploring the current & future growth potential of Drone, Automation & Robotics Technologies (DART).
When and where
Date and time
Friday, June 21, 2019 · 9am - 6pm PDT
Location
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course 1 Old Golf Course Road Monterey, CA 93940
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About this event
Get up to speed on how drones will impact your future
Talent & Workforce Development • Public Safety • Agriculture • Airspace Integration • Environmental Research & Conservation • Urban Air Mobility • Homeland Security
This one-day Symposium will further elevate local, regional, state and national awareness about the Monterey Bay region as a home for Drone, Automation & Robotics, Technology (DART) innovation. The Symposium will bring together industry, academic, and government thought and practice leaders to explore related topics. The outline for the day includes a series of keynote speakers bringing leading edge insight into industry, regulatory and education directions, and the potential for them to thrive in our region. Following lunch, a series of panel discussion will explore topics in more detail including: Education, Airspace & Facilities, Investing, Regulatory & Management, and Application areas in Agriculture, Marine Science, Homeland Security, and more. This content and speakers will be updated as planning for the Symposium progresses.
Agenda
7:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome – Michael Houlemard
Introduction & Purpose – Josh Metz
DART Strategy. Key elements for successful cluster development.
8:50 AM Investor View
Why the DART focus? $500B by 2025
Growth potential; good fit; leverage existing strengths
9:30 AM Defense UAS: Past present & Future:
NPS/CRUSER: Ray Buettner, Kevin & Marianna Jones
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Speakers: Higher Education
UCSC: Leila Takayama
UCANR: Maggi Kelly
CSUMB: Andrew Lawson
12:00 PM Lunch, Networking, Tradeshow, Poster Session
1:00 PM Ag & Natural Resources Panels:
Production Agriculture
Env Research & Conservation
2:00 PM Break
2:10 PM Talent & Security Panels:
Talent & Workforce Development
Homeland Security/Public Safety
3:10 PM Break
3:20 PM Airspace Futures Panels:
Urban Air Mobility
Airspace Access/Droneports
4:20 PM Insights
4:30 PM
Happy Hour, Networking, Tradeshow, Poster Session
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About the organizer
The Monterey Bay Drone, Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) initiative brings together industry, government, academia and practitioners in these industry clusters and provides a regional coordination and advancement forum.