2026 Accelerate Maryland Economic Forum

Description

Join business and policy leaders for a forward-looking conversation about the decisions shaping Maryland’s business climate, what recent legislative sessions signal for the future and how the business community can help strengthen the conditions for growth.

This forum marks the transition from legislative session to economic future. Rather than revisiting every bill, it clarifies what recent decisions signal about Maryland’s competitive trajectory — and what business leaders must prioritize to strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic growth potential. Your sponsorship fuels the discussions on shaping a more unified, business-led framework that can guide advocacy, investment and engagement in the year ahead.

AGENDA OVERVIEW 

7:30am — Check-In, Networking & Coffee

8:30am — Opening Remarks

8:40am — Session in Review: What the 2026 Legislative Session Signals for Business
A clear look at what this session produced, how it fits a broader pattern, and what it means for the road ahead.

9:05am — Fireside Chat: Running a Business in Maryland
An unfiltered conversation about what it actually looks like to operate, hire, and grow here right now.

9:20am — Powering Maryland’s Future: Energy, Infrastructure & Competitiveness
Why energy costs and reliability are now central to Maryland’s competitiveness — and what needs to change.

9:55am — Fireside Chat: What Other States Are Getting Right
How competing states are attracting investment — and what Maryland can learn.

10:20am — Accelerating Maryland: What Businesses Need to Stay, Grow, and Invest
A frank closing conversation on root causes, real solutions, and what it will take to move Maryland forward.

10:55am — Closing Remarks