# MACo Summer Conference

- Dates: 12 August 2026 to 15 August 2026
- Location: Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, United States
- Organiser: Notices /QuickLinks
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 43

## About

The MACo Summer Conference is an event focused on addressing challenges and opportunities for Maryland's county governments. It covers topics such as infrastructure investment, state-local collaboration, technology and AI in public services, housing, education funding, and community resources. The conference is intended for county government officials and stakeholders.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.mdcounties.org/1437/Summer-2026)
- [Registration](http://www.mdcounties.org/SC26Registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.mdcounties.org/320/Corporate-Partner-Program)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Sponsors and partners

- American Heart Association
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT)
- Nationwide Retirement Solutions
- WGL Energy Services, Inc
- AT&T/FirstNet
- Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company
- Comcast
- Constellation Energy
- DMI, Inc
- Motorola Solutions, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente
- OpenGov
- Royal Plus, Inc
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Ameresco

## Where to stay

- **Tradewinds Motel**: motel, 40 m from the venue
- **Watson's Regency Suites**: 140 m from the venue, 901 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City, 08226
  - [Hotel website](https://watsonsregency.com/)
  - Phone: +1-609-398-4300
- **The Forum**: 200 m from the venue
- **Impala Island Inn**: 260 m from the venue, 1001 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City, 08226
  - [Hotel website](https://www.impalaislandinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1 609-399-7500
- **The Flanders Hotel**: 370 m from the venue, 719 East 11th Street, Ocean City, 08226
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theflandershotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1 609-399-1000
- **Ocean's 7**: 520 m from the venue, East 7th Street, Ocean City, 08226
- **Beach Club Hotel**: 700 m from the venue
- **Port-O-Call Hotel**: 1.1 km from the venue, 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City, 08226

## What people are saying

- [Free shuttle service to MACo Summer Conference provided by LGIT](https://mdstatewire.com/free-shuttle-service-to-maco-summer-conference-provided-by-lgit)
  - A free shuttle sponsored by Local Government Insurance Trust will serve attendees of MACo's 2026 Summer Conference in Ocean City. Organizers say this service aims to ease transportation between hotels and the convention center amid rising a
  - By mdstatewire.com
- [Exhibit Registration Open for 2026 MACo Summer Conference](https://www.newsbreak.com/ocean-city-md-daily-brief-373344310/4651558744414-exhibit-registration-open-for-2026-maco-summer-conference)
  - Organizations looking to connect with Maryland's county and government leaders can now register to exhibit at the 2026 MACo Summer Conference, happening August 12-15 in Ocean City, MD. The event draws about 3,000 attendees and features two
  - By newsbreak.com
- [MACo Summer Conference Set for August 12-15 in Ocean City](https://www.newsbreak.com/ocean-city-md-daily-brief-373344310/4772561897778-maco-summer-conference-set-for-august-12-15-in-ocean-city)
  - The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) will host its Summer Conference, "Build What's Next," from August 12-15, 2026, at the Ocean City Convention Center. The event brings together county leaders, exhibitors, and sponsors to explore in
  - By newsbreak.com
- [MACo Summer Conference to address election challenges and legal changes](https://mdstatewire.com/maco-summer-conference-to-address-election-challenges-and-legal-changes)
  - Election experts will discuss the impact of court decisions, cybersecurity threats, and federal policy changes on election administration at the 2026 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference. The session, titled 'Elections
  - By mdstatewire.com

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