MACo’s 2025 Summer Conference Registration Brochure is here! Learn what we have in store for “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” on August 13-16. From PFAS to housing to ransomware to green space…there’s something for everyone.
MACo’s Summer Conference brings together approximately 3,000 leaders from all levels of government and the private sector. With four days of educational sessions, along with 2 exhibit shows (over 300 vendors!), and numerous briefings, meetings, and opportunities to connect with counties, this conference is a can’t-miss event for anyone involved in Maryland’s local government interests.
As Maryland’s local governments continue to navigate a shifting economic landscape, the challenge of funding essential services and planning for future growth has never been more critical. This conference will explore the pressing issues that shape Maryland’s counties and the innovative solutions that can guide their success in the years to come. Central topics will include sustainable road funding, addressing energy challenges, aligning the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and using next-generation tools to enhance service delivery and support smart decision-making.
VIEW FULL SCHEDULE AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS or browse our session titles below…
Academy for Excellence in Local Governance Core Courses:
- Ethics
- Conducting Effective Meetings
Affiliate Educational Sessions:
- “Forever Chemicals” – PFAS As an Emerging Environmental and Public Health Crisis
- Beyond EAP: Critical Incident Stress Management as a Strategic Investment in Workforce Health
- Beyond Tech: Leveraging Innovative Strategies for Economic Growth
- Caring for Kids: Challenges with Juvenile Detention in Adult Facilities
- Clearing the Air on Immigration: Compliance Standards for Local Governments
- FEMA Fallout: Facing Federal Funding Flux
- Housing for All – Part 1: Building Balance Between Community Voices and Housing Needs
- Housing for All – Part 2: Supportive Strategies for Stable Communities
- Leading Through Limits: Protecting Public Health
- Maryland’s Changing Coastline: What Counties Need to Know
- Medicaid at a Crossroads: Preparing for Shifts in Federal and State Policy
- New Faces, New Forces: Leveraging Untapped Talent
- On the Front Lines of Food Safety: Why Local Inspections Matter
- Powering Maryland: What’s Next for the State’s Energy Future?
- Ransomware Reality: Communicating Through a Cyberattack – An Interactive Exercise
- Rethinking Road Revenue: A Rational Approach to Transportation Funding
- The Bottom Line on Green Spaces: ROI of Parks and Recreation
- There’s a Drone for That: Streamlining Public Services with Aerial Assistance
- Two Sides, Same Coin: Balancing State Policy and County Budgets
- Up in Smoke? Balancing Public Safety and Employee Rights in the Cannabis Era
General Sessions:
- Keynote: Leading In Times of Great Change with Confidence and Clarity
- Federal Forum with U.S. Senator Van Hollen
- Maryland’s Fiscal Outlook: Balancing State Budget Challenges and Priorities
- Navigating Federal Shifts: Opportunities and Challenges for Maryland Communities
- Closing Address
Special Sessions:
- County Leaders Forum: Blueprint Check-Up
- MACo’s Good Government Book Club
- The DEI Divide: Navigating Public Service in an Increasingly Divisive World
Tech Expo Sessions:
- Artificial Intelligence: Power, Potential, and Preemption
- Ready, Set, Respond: Tech Tools for County Emergency Preparedness
- The Cyberattack “Hot Wash” Lessons Learned After Things Went Wrong
Solutions Showcase Sessions:
- AI in the Building Department: Hype, Help, and How To Trust It
- Building Resilient Networks: A Workshop for Business Continuity
- Building Responsible AI for Public Services: Lessons from Nava’s Chatbot Pilot
- Chesapeake Employers’ 2025 Summer Report
- County Cash Quest: Unlocking Hidden Revenue
- Curbing Rising Healthcare Costs for Your Medicare Retiree Population
- Cyber Security Strategies for County Government
- Finding Your Community a GEM of a Grant
- Innovate to Elevate: Smart Tech for Smarter Government
- Leave it to American Fidelity
- LGIT – A Trusted Resource in Good Times and Bad
- LIFT: Investing in the Growth of Maryland’s Minority and Women-Owned Contractor
- Local Leverage: Energy Efficiency Through Government Collaboration
- Mental Health Matters – A Focus on Women
- Power Up Your EV Strategy: Join the Future of Electric Mobility with ezVOLTz
- Public Amenities: Leveraging Your Public Spaces to Improve the Quality of Life in Your Community
- Real-World Solutions for Digital Challenges in County Services
- Reimagining Care: How AI and Technology Are Powering the Future of Healthcare
- Save Time, Cut Costs: Build Surplus Auctions with the Public Surplus Mobile App
- Social Security: The Choice of a Lifetime
- Zero Trust and Privilege Access Management with BeyondTrust and Friends
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