Providing solution-focused conversations on Maryland's economic future
NOV
20
University of Maryland
Tickets starting from $119
Policy Forum for Maryland's Future
Two months before the 2026 General Assembly convenes, Maryland’s most influential business leaders, agency heads and policymakers will gather to tackle the issues that will define Maryland’s economy for years to come:
- Budget deficits
- Energy transformation
- Artificial intelligence and workforce disruption
- A business climate that’s increasingly tough to navigate
The stakes are high — and the conversations will be real.
Event Details
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center • University of Maryland, College Park
Tickets: $119 (members), $149 (non-members)
Why You Need to Be in the Room
Hear directly from the leaders shaping Maryland’s future, including C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies and the policymakers writing the next round of legislation.
- Get unfiltered insights and expert perspective on what’s coming — and how to prepare your business now
- Engage in the debates that matter most, from corporate taxes to tech policy and grid reliability
- Make your voice heard — before the first bill is even filed
What to Expect
The Policy Forum for Maryland’s Future will feature a keynote speaker and three engaging policy panels focused on:
- Energy & Infrastructure:
- How Maryland can meet its clean energy goals while keeping costs in check
- Clean energy infrastructure and grid modernization
- Impacts of environmental policy on business operations
- AI, Innovation & the New Economy:
- Adoption of AI and workforce readiness
- Data privacy, security and emerging regulations
- Regulating emerging technologies without stunting innovation
- Tax Policy in a High-Stakes Year:
- Impacts of recent and proposed tax changes on businesses
- Maryland’s position in the regional and national tax environment
- Strategies for creating a pro-growth business climate
Expect lively debate. Expect strong opinions. Expect to walk away informed, connected and ahead of the curve.
Hear directly from the leaders shaping Maryland’s future, including C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies and the policymakers writing the next round of legislation.
- Get unfiltered insights and expert perspective on what’s coming — and how to prepare your business now
- Engage in the debates that matter most, from corporate taxes to tech policy and grid reliability
- Make your voice heard — before the first bill is even filed
Confirmed Speakers
Keynote from Joe Dominguez, President & CEO, Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of clean, reliable energy. The Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore employs more than 2,500 people in Maryland, provides approximately 90 percent of the state’s emissions-free energy and has enough generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes across the country. With a career spanning leadership in energy, policy and regulation, Joe brings unmatched insight into how energy, business and government intersect to drive regional competitiveness and growth.
Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Maryland Comptroller's Office
Sen. Brian Feldman, Chair, Senate Education, Energy & Environment Committee, Maryland General Assembly
Sen. Katie Fry Hester, Maryland General Assembly
Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Maryland General Assembly
Del. Marc Korman, Chair, House Environment & Transportation Committee, Maryland General Assembly
Del. Lily Qi, Member, House Economic Matters Committee, Maryland General Assembly
Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President, Technology Engagement Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead, Amazon Web Services
Who's in the Room
The pre-session Policy Forum draws people shaping Maryland’s economic future:
- Top CEOs and senior executives from Maryland’s most influential companies
- Legislators preparing for a pivotal 2026 session
- Agency heads and senior staff driving regulation and implementation
- Government relations professionals, association leaders and policy influencers
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Related Resources
- Review our 2025 Legislative Priorities and Critical Issues
- Explore the Bill Tracker (Members only)
- Learn about our Core Policy Issues
- Get insights into Maryland’s economic competitiveness via data-driven spotlights exploring key economic indicators. Check out our Economic Data content