2026 MEDA Annual Conference
When: April 26-28, 2026
Where: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland
Theme: The A-MAZING World of Economic Development: Navigating Complexity. Embracing Innovation. Driving Impact.
Economic development can feel like a maze—full of turns, detours, and emerging pathways. From new tools like AI to evolving expectations around housing, workforce, and quality of place, the work is increasingly complex. But within the maze lies opportunity. MEDA’s 2026 Annual Conference will guide practitioners through the intersections of strategy, technology, community, and industry, helping them chart a smarter, more impactful course. It’s not just a maze—it’s A-MAZING work.
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Draft Agenda
Please click here to view the draft agenda.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To support the economic development community through this influential event, please contact Pam Ruff at pamr@medamd.com or click here.
Book Your Hotel
To book your room at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay for a discounted rate, please visit https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHESA/G-MED1, or call (410) 901-1234 and use code ‘G-MED1‘. The deadline to book is April 15, 2026.
When
Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, Apr 28
Where
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD
100 Heron Blvd, US-50
Cambridge , MD 21613
Book a Special Rate at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
* Book online or call (410) 901-1234 and use code 'G-MED1'. The deadline to book is April 15, 2026.
