Salina will host the 2019 Unmanned Aerial System Tech Forum next Wednesday and Thursday

The UAS Tech Forum is a gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, tech transfer professionals, economic development officials and other service providers in the UAS industry. Forum participants will have the opportunity to participate in sessions featuring industry experts discussing all the hottest topics related to unmanned aerial systems, access vetted investment opportunities, make quick pitches and the chance to connect with the most sought-after industry partners and leaders.

Conference planners expect to draw more than  200 professionals who work in the drone and unmanned aviation industry.   The conference will be held at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 800 The Midway, in Salina.  Contact Mitch Robinson at the Salina Community Economic Development Organization – (785) 404-3131 – if you have any questions about the event. 

The conference is sponsored by the Unmanned Aerial Systems Cluster Initiative for Oklahoma and Kansas (UASCI).  The organization is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration to support the growth of the unmanned aerial systems industry within the two states.

The local effort was coordinated by the Salina Community Economic Development Organization, Kansas State Polytechnic Campus, Kansas Department of Transportation Aviation, City of Salina, Saline County, Salina Airport Authority and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce / Visit Salina.