MACo’s Summer Conference, “Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government,” is coming up August 13-16, 2025, at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Here are three things you won’t want to miss on Wednesday, the first day of our conference. 

1. TECH EXPO
A special one-day offering from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Wednesday of MACo’s Summer Conference – the Tech Expo brings together technology vendors and experts with county and state government stakeholders to provide partnerships, education, and networking opportunities that will benefit the entire state. 60 tech exhibits + 3 tech-focused sessions = a “must attend” day! View Tech Expo Exhibitors. We’re also hosting 3 Deep Dive tech-based sessions on cyberattack lessons learned, how to use AI to enhance county services, and deploying smart tech for emergency preparedness.

2. ACADEMY SESSIONS
We’re offering 2 Academy for Excellence in Local Governance Core courses on Wednesday and several more throughout the conference. Fellows of the Academy (a certificate program founded by MACo and MML, sponsored by LGIT, and facilitated by UMD’s School of Public Policy) need 8 Core courses and 6 Electives to complete the program.

3. SPECIAL SESSION
Don’t miss our Wednesday Forum! The DEI Divide: Navigating Public Service in an Increasingly Divisive World

Learn more about MACo’s Summer Conference: 

• Attendee Registration Pricing 
• Attendee Online Registration 
• Sponsorship Opportunities 
• Exhibitor Details & Pricing ALMOST SOLD OUT! 
• Tech Expo Exhibiting Details SOLD OUT! 
• Golf Tournament Details 
• Discounted Hotel Room Rates 
• 2024 Conference Photos 
• Conduit Street Blog Coverage 
• #MACoCon on Twitter 
• Questions? Contact Virginia White