Showcase Your Downtown: Host the 2027 Main Street Maryland Conference
Showcase Your Downtown:
Host the 2027 Main Street Maryland Conference
Deadline: March 16, 2026
The Main Street Maryland Program is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to host the 2027 Main Street Maryland Conference, proposed for October 5 - 6, 2027.
Hosting the conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase your downtown, highlight local partnerships, and welcome Main Street practitioners and community development leaders from across the region to share knowledge, best practices, and inspiring stories.
The conference is designed to inspire attendees through dynamic speakers and engaging sessions, educate participants with actionable tools and practical insights, and foster networking that strengthens collaboration across Maryland’s Main Street communities.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Venue Suitability: The appropriateness of the venue and its capacity to accommodate the conference
- Local Support: The level of local support and involvement
- Experience: The organization's experience in hosting similar events
- Innovation: The proposed innovative ideas to enhance the conference experience
