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SUMMARY:Meet the State 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join policymakers\, cabinet leaders and business executives for the must-attend policy event of the year — coming just one week after the Governor’s budget release. Limited capacity — last year’s event sold out \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 29\, 2026 \n\nEvent Check-in and Networking: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM\nMorning Program: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at The Governor Calvert House\, 58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\nEvening Reception: 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub\, 63 Maryland Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\n\nRegistration includes: Full-day program\, breakfast\, lunch and evening reception \nPricing: $165 members\, $215 non-members \nShape the Conversation on Maryland’s Economic Future: Join us for Meet the State 2026\, Maryland’s premier gathering of business leaders\, policymakers and industry experts — where we explore the challenges and solutions defining our state’s competitiveness and future. \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience\n\n\n\n\n\nComing just days after the Governor releases his budget\, this year’s event offers a first look at the leaders shaping Maryland’s fiscal priorities\, infrastructure and economic policies. \nBut this isn’t just about today’s difficulties. These conversations will look ahead to the solutions that will drive Maryland’s success in 2026 and beyond. From the economic outlook and business climate to transportation priorities and housing affordability\, we’ll explore how collaboration and innovative policies can build a more prosperous Maryland for the future. \nDirect Access to Leadership: Exclusive conversation with Senate President Bill Ferguson\, plus a discussion with the Governor’s Chief Legislative Officer Jeremy Baker. \nThree dynamic policy panels featuring legislators\, cabinet secretaries and policy experts discussing: \n\nState of the Economy: Budget outlook\, funding priorities and fiscal opportunities\nMaryland in Motion: Infrastructure\, innovation and how transportation policy drives the success of our state’s economy\nCabinet Leaders Panel: Deep dives with Secretaries of Housing\, Commerce and Labor\n\nEvening Reception (4:00 – 6:00 PM): Continue the conversation with legislators\, business leaders and colleagues at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe in the know on Maryland’s budget priorities and economic outlook for 2026\nConnect directly with the policymakers and cabinet leaders driving actual change\nNetwork with 200+ business leaders\, policy experts and industry executives\nSecure insights you won’t find anywhere else — and your seat\, because last year’s event sold out!\n\nMeet the State is a hard-hitting continuation of a critical conversation about Maryland’s future. This is your chance to be part of shaping it. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Neil Bradley\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Policy Officer & Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce \n\nSenate President Bill Ferguson\nSecretary Harry Coker\, Jr.\, Department of Commerce\nSecretary Portia Wu\, Department of Labor\nSecretary Jacob Day\, Department of Housing & Community Development\nSecretary Meena Seshamani\, Department of Health\nJeremy Baker\, Chief Legislative Officer\, Governor’s Office\nSenator Stephen Hershey\nDelegate David Moon\nDelegate Marc Korman\nDelegate Jesse Pippy\n\nMore to be announced soon. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Meet the State\n\n\n\n\n\nFor years\, Meet the State has been Maryland’s premier gathering for business and policy leaders to engage directly with state government on the issues that matter most. Timed strategically during legislative session\, this event offers unmatched access to the policymakers\, cabinet officials and thought leaders shaping Maryland’s economic future.
URL:https://ventures.jhu.edu/event/meet-the-state-2026/
LOCATION:Governor Calvert House\, 58 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Events,Networking
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