3 Must-See Highlights for Wednesday at #MACoCon!

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What’s Next,” is coming up August 12-15, 2026, 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 chatbots, practical use cases of AI in local government, and infrastructure in the digital age.

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! Data Centers in Maryland: Opportunity, Pressure, and Policy  

Haven’t registered yet? Our current low rates end on Aug 1 – don’t miss your chance to attend.

Register today!

Learn more about MACo’s Summer Conference: