2026 Workforce Summit: Workforce as a Competitive Advantage

Workforce isn’t just a metric—it’s a competitive edge.

As Maryland positions itself as a global leader in technology and innovation, the 2026 Workforce Summit brings together the ecosystem’s most vital players. From high school principals shaping future talent to entrepreneurs scaling startups, this event is designed to bridge the gap between classroom, community, and commerce.

• Strategic Insights: Learn how the Maryland Department of Commerce (MDOC) uses our workforce to attract global businesses.
• Direct Connections: Engage with recruiters and talent at the Career Fair, running all afternoon.
• Niche Expertise: Choose from breakout sessions tailored to your specific role in the workforce pipeline.

TimeActivityLocation

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Career Fair (Open to all)CADE/CALT

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Main Panel: Workforce as a Competitive AdvantageMain Hall

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Networking & Career Fair IntermissionAtrium

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions (Select One)Breakout Rooms

Speakers TBA

Featuring leaders from the Maryland Department of Commerce, local tech founders, and top academic administrators

• Track A: Startups and Workforce – Building lean teams in a competitive market.
• Track B: Maryland Workforce & HR Perspective – Retention, local talent trends, and hiring for the future.
• Track C: Selling Maryland – Insights from the MDOC Attraction Team on what global companies look for in our state.

This summit is a joint initiative bringing together the leaders of Maryland’s economic and workforce development ecosystem:

• AACC: Anne Arundel Community College
• AAEDC: Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
• AAWDC: Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
• MDOC: Maryland Department of Commerce
• MDOL: Maryland Department of Labor
• MTC: Maryland Tech Council

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