So What's All the Buzz About Bayfront Hall??

MACo’s Summer Conference is just a couple weeks away – Aug 13-16, 2025. We’ve opened up a new exhibit hall this year to bring even more educational and partnership opportunities to our participants. Learn more about Bayfront Hall and be sure to stop by!

With four days of educational sessions, a one-day Tech Expo exhibit show (Wednesday), and a two-day tradeshow (Thursday/Friday), there are hundreds of opportunities for county, municipal, and state officials to connect with potential partners in the commercial and non-profit sectors. But this year, MACo is adding EVEN MORE content and exhibiting opportunities.

We’ve opened another exhibit hall upstairs, and here’s what you can look forward to when you stop by Bayfront Hall on the second floor of the Convention Center:

BASICS:
- Exhibiting hours are the same as Hall ABC on Thursday and Friday
- Continental breakfast and lunch will be served in Bayfront Hall (so skip the lines in Hall ABC and eat your lunch overlooking Wight’s Bay!)
- 30 booths, ranging from state agencies to tech companies and MORE!

ICED COFFEE BREAK:
- On Thursday and Friday from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, don’t miss your chance to cool off and get energized!
- Iced coffee, flavored syrups, whipped cream, and other toppings will be available, thanks to sponsors Indivior and Prescott HR!

INTERACTIVE BOOTHS:
- 4 extra-large booths featuring interactive, participatory displays – immerse yourself in what they have to offer!
  - Prince George’s Police Department’s Virtual/Augmented Reality Police Training System
  - Harford H.O.P.E. (Heroin Overdose Prevention Effort) House model of where teens might hide drugs in their living spaces
  - Taylor House Museum’s display preserving the cultural history and historic integrity of Berlin and local Black historical figures
  - Amazon Web Services’ AI-powered court records access, automatically protecting sensitive data

TRAINING STAGE:
- Stop by at scheduled times to learn more about preventing opioid overdoses and for first aid and CPR awareness training
  - Rescue One CPR-AED First Aid Awareness Training & County Best Practices
    - Thu, Aug 14, 10:30 am – 11:15 am
    - Fri, Aug 15, 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  - Life Saving Naloxone Training with Asst. Secretary Keller
    - Thu, Aug 14, 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
    - Fri, Aug 15, Noon – 12:15 pm
- Would your organization like to offer hands-on training on MACo’s Training Stage? Contact Virginia (spots are limited)

MEETING PODS:
- Need a place to meet with new partners? Purchase your very own meeting pod and have a homebase for the conference! Contact Regina for details.
- Meeting pods seat up to 20 people