About this Event
LIFT-Off into the Future of Flight
Experience innovation, insight, and connection at the 2026 LIFT Summit - where visionaries, industry leaders and changemakers come together to shape the next era of advanced air mobility.
What to Expect
- Expo Day: Exclusive access to flight demonstrations and behind-the-scenes facility tours that showcase the technology transforming aviation.
- Keynotes: Hear from thought leaders and pioneers redefining the future of flight, from advanced air mobility (AAM) to uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
- Panels & Workshops: Engage in immersive, action-driven sessions tackling the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry.
- Networking: Build powerful cross-sector connections with leaders from government, education, and industry to advance innovation in workforce training, infrastructure, and policy planning.
Join us to connect, engage and collaborate with those shaping the future of flight - and take part in building the ecosystem that will define the skies of tomorrow.
Things to Know
- Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch are provided with your pass during the two main conference days.
- Special Lodging Rate: Discounted rooms are available at the Monterey Marriott, conveniently located adjacent to the Conference Center.
- Stay Updated: More details will be announced along the way. Sign-up for our newsletter, follow us on social media and visit liftsummit.org for the latest updates.
Tuesday, 3/31/26
🕑: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Expo Day (preliminary schedule)
Info: **Details to be announced** Embark on an immersive bus tour and flight demonstrations from leading companies and get a firsthand look at the latest advancements in AAM and UAS technology.
*IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER* Expo Day is only available to government, educational and nonprofit employees, and attendees MUST be willing to sign multiple non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in order to participate.
Wednesday, 04/01/26
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Conference: Day 1 (preliminary schedule)
Info: Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the two main conference days. **More details to be announced** Don't miss real-time updates about the LIFT Summit: Sign up for the DART newsletter and follow us on social media today!
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Reception
Info: Connect and engage with leaders across AAM and UAS innovation, workforce training, infrastructure development and policy planning, from government, education, and industry
Thursday, 04/02/26
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Conference: Day 2 (preliminary schedule)
Info: Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the two main conference days. **More details to be announced** Don't miss real-time updates about the LIFT Summit: Sign up for the DART newsletter and follow us on social media today!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, United States
USD 428.67 to USD 1068.91
