Howard County’s Innovation Summit Is Back — And Bolder Than Ever Join us for County Executive Ball’s Innovation Summit – a full-day event dedicated to the future of technology, collaboration, and digital transformation. This is your chance to connect with innovators, business leaders, and visionaries shaping the next wave of digital impact. Date: June 3,...
When: Wednesday, June 25, 8 - 10 AM Where: CONVERGE Innovation Center Learn how to overcome fiscal and operational challenges, mitigate risk, and incorporate strategies for success into your business plan. Guest Speaker: Jae Sly, Ph.D., CEO, Strategic BioPharm Agenda: 8 AM Doors open, networking and light breakfast 8:45 AM Welcome - Dr. Jay Valdes,...
When: July 28 - August 1, 2025 Where: Virtual Whether you’re new to the world of economic development or you’d like to get in-depth with a refresher, the Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course is your ticket to the fundamental concepts, strategies, and tools needed to be successful in today's complex economic environment. This essential course...
When: July 30, 2025, from 9 AM to 12:15 PM Where: Virtual Theme: Thriving Through Uncertainty: Resiliency in Economic Development As economic developers, we're navigating a landscape where unpredictability is the norm—from shifting labor force dynamics to sudden market disruptions and policy pivots. The 2025 MEDA Summer Conference will bring together thought leaders and practitioners...
Join Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to learn about Army technologies available for commercialization by industry and how to transfer technologies from DEVCOM’s Army Research Laboratory and Chemical Biological Center.
When: Friday, September 26, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Virtual Who: MEDA Young Leaders The MEDA Young Leaders Virtual Networking Sessions offer a professionally curated platform for ongoing learning and connection. Held bi-monthly for one hour, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to hear from top-tier economic development professionals who bring a wealth...
Join us for an immersive, action-packed day tailored specifically for small and medium manufacturers interested in adopting and implementing new technologies. Why Attend? The Summit will feature… Expert Presentations & Live Demonstrations: Explore cutting-edge advancements in smart manufacturing, including industry-leading solutions to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Interactive Technology Exhibits: Meet innovative solution providers showcasing technologies that are...
When: October 7-8, 2025 Where: Downtown Easton, Maryland Theme: Great Places Win: Powering People, Places, and Possibility Maryland’s many Main Streets are the heart of our most vibrant and welcoming communities. The 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference, organized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and MEDA, celebrated the people, places, and possibilities...
When: October 16-19, 2025 Where: Fair Hill The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is thrilled to welcome you for its FIFTH edition, this coming October 16-19! We'll have general admission tickets starting as low as $18 (plus free GA for kids 10 and under), as well as awesome reserved...
When: October 16, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Rocky Gap Casino Resort Let's Pioneer Possibility together - embracing innovation, agility, and the intrapreneurial spirit & future-ready mindset. Tech at the Gap is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing,...
