2025 Main Street Maryland Conference – Request for Speakers/Proposals

The 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference will be held from October 7-8, 2025, in Downtown Easton, MD! The theme this year, Great Places Win: Powering People, Places and Possibility, celebrates the energy, innovation, and collaboration that drive Maryland’s Main Streets forward. We’re turning the spotlight toward the people, places, and ideas that make these historic downtowns vibrant, resilient, and full of potential.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and MEDA are seeking proposals for the following:

Keynote addresses
Breakout sessions
IGNITE-style presentations
TEDx-style talks
Local field trips or experiential learning opportunities that highlight the region’s assets and align with the conference’s theme

Please complete the online form (below) no later than 5 PM on July 1, 2025.

Late proposals will not be considered.

Any questions regarding this process may be directed to Sandy Dubay, sandy@medamd.com, or Pam Ruff, pamr@medamd.com.

2025 Main Street Maryland Conference - Request for Speakers

Individual completing this form:
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Organization*
Phone*
Your email address*
Submission Idea
Proposed Type of Session*
- Keynote address
- Breakout session
- IGNITE-style presentation
- TEDx-style talk
- Local field trip or experiential learning opportunity
Proposed Session Title / Topic / Activity*
Overview*
An abstract of the proposed talk or activity, including the draft title of the presentation (750 character max)
Speaker Name
First Last
Speaker Phone:
Speaker Email:
Website or LinkedIn
Speaker Bio
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2025 Main Street Maryland Conference – Request for Speakers/Proposals

2025 Main Street Maryland Conference - Request for Speakers

Individual completing this form:

Submission Idea

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