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 (between 30 to 60 minutes)
  • Breakout sessions (90 minutes)
  • IGNITE-style presentations (5 minutes)
  • TEDx-style talks (15-20 minutes)
  • Local field trips or experiential learning opportunities that highlight the region’s assets and align with the conference’s theme (be creative – we’re hoping these experiences can be repeated so several small groups can participate in the activities)

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:

  • Submission Idea

  • An abstract of the proposed talk or activity, including the draft title of the presentation (750 character max)
  • Max. file size: 50 MB.