Webinar to Explore Impact of Emerging Low-Altitude Economy
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from vision to reality — reshaping transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the country. “Meeting the Moment in AAM/UAS: National, State, and Regional Convergence,” an upcoming webinar hosted by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) in collaboration with Uplift Central Coast, REACH, and Economic Development Collaborative, brings together national, state, and regional leaders to explore what those developments in advanced air mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, mean for the Central Coast.
Taking place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, this timely conversation will focus on how the emerging low-altitude economy is creating new pathways for innovation, high-quality jobs, and regional competitiveness. This webinar will connect national and state momentum to local activation efforts, outlining how our region is preparing to lead in this next chapter of aviation and economic development. From infrastructure readiness and airport integration to workforce pipelines and public-private collaboration, we’ll explore how cross-sector partnerships are positioning the Monterey Bay region at the forefront of this evolving industry.
Whether you’re in business, government, education, or community leadership, this conversation will provide insight into what’s ahead — and how you can be part of shaping it.
Register for the webinar here. https://mbep.biz/meeting-the-moment-in-aam-uas/
Featured speakers will include:
- Lavera Alexander, Chief Growth Officer, MBEP;
- Michael Foote, Director of Economic Development + Community Affairs, REACH;
- Marek Gootman, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro;
- Tahra Goraya, President & CEO, MBEP
- Parimal Kopardekar (PK), Mission Integration Manager for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Mission, NASA;
- Bruce Stenslie, President & CEO, EDC;
- Tarek Tabshouri, P.E., Division Chief, Division of Aeronautics, CalTrans
- Sarasina Tuchen, CEO and Trustee, Eden8 Foundation; Retired Emeritus, Senior Scientist, USDOT
About Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP): Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a regional member-supported nonprofit organization consisting of public, private, and civic entities located throughout the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz. Founded in 2015, our mission is to improve the economic health and quality of life in the region.