2026 MEDA Annual Conference
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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.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 15
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.
Check out photos from the 2025 MEDA Annual Conference!
Click here to view the Draft Minutes from the 2026 Winter Conference Business Meeting.
DHCD Main Street Tour of Rock Hall – Sold Out!
Discover Rock Hall, a charming Chesapeake Bay fishing village known for its vibrant waterfront and year-round festivals. Enjoy a guided tour of the harbor and Main Street, featuring local shops, art, and regional flavors, while seeing firsthand the impact of Maryland DHCD investments that have helped revitalize this thriving community.
Proposed Slate of Officers
Click here to view the proposed Slate of Officers for the 2026/2027 term.
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.
