Feb. 27 — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — NO COST WEBINAR: Meeting the Moment in Advanced Air Mobility/Unmanned Aircraft System: National, State and Regional Convergence

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MEETING THE MOMENT IN ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM: NATIONAL, STATE AND REGIONAL CONVERGENCE

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from vision to reality, reshaping transportation, infrastructure, workforce development and economic opportunity across the country. What does this mean for the Central Coast?

Join national, state and regional leaders for a timely conversation 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.

Join us on February 27, 2026, at 10:30 am – 11:30 am!

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SPEAKERS

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LAVERA ALEXANDER

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Chief Growth Officer, MBEP

MICHAEL FOOTE

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Director of Economic Development + Community Affairs, REACH

MAREK GOOTMAN

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro

TAHRA GORAYA

President & CEO, MBEP

PARIMAL KOPARDEKAR

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
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ABOUT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to enhancing regional quality of life through business development services and strategic initiatives that support the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County area. Thanks to our countless partners, EDC’s business consulting, upskilling opportunities, low-interest lending and recovery resources are provided at NO-COST!

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