What the legislative session means for Maryland businesses, and what comes next.
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M&T Bank Exchange
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Accelerate Maryland Economic Forum
After the 2026 legislative session, what comes next for Maryland’s business climate?
Join business leaders, policymakers and industry experts for a forward-looking discussion on the decisions shaping Maryland’s economy — from energy costs and infrastructure to competitiveness and investment. This is where the business community gets aligned on what to do about it. Walk away with the insight you need to understand where Maryland stands today, and what it means for businesses in the year ahead.
Get clear on what happened. Get ahead of what’s next.
Event Details
Thursday, May 13, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 11:15 AM
M&T Bank Exchange, 401 W Fayette St, Baltimore, MD
Why Attend
If Maryland’s business climate affects your decisions — or your bottom line — you should be in this room. Attend if:
- You want a clear, honest breakdown of what actually happened this session — and what it means for your business, employees or your clients
- You need to prepare for what’s coming next — not after it happens, but before decisions are made
- You’re making decisions about pricing, hiring, investment, or growth — and want a better read on where Maryland's future is heading
- You advise businesses, organizations, or stakeholders — and need to connect policy decisions to real-world impact
- You’re frustrated with the direction of Maryland’s business climate — and want to be part of the conversation about what needs to change
Agenda Overview
- 7:30 a.m. Check-In, Networking & Coffee
- 8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
- 8:40 a.m. Session in Review: What the 2026 Legislative Session and Recent Years Signal for Business
- A clear look at what this session produced, how it fits a broader pattern, and what it means for the road ahead
- 9:05 a.m. Fireside Chat: Running a Business in Maryland
- An unfiltered conversation about what it actually looks like to operate, hire, and grow here right now
- 9:20 a.m. Powering Maryland’s Future: Energy, Infrastructure & Competitiveness
- Why energy costs and reliability are now central to Maryland’s competitiveness — and what needs to change
- 9:55 a.m. Fireside Chat: What Other States Are Getting Right
- How competing states are attracting investment — and what Maryland can learn
- 10:20 a.m. Accelerating Maryland: What Businesses Need to Stay, Grow & Invest
- A frank closing conversation on root causes, real solutions, and what it will take to move Maryland forward
- 10:55 a.m. Closing Remarks
Secure Your Spot Today
Securing a seat at this event guarantees your spot in the room with Maryland’s most influential leaders for high-impact discussion on how we continue to move Maryland forward.
Questions? Contact Whitney Harmel, Executive Vice President at wharmel@mdchamber.org.
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