2025 Annual Summer Conference

Don't miss the MDGFOA Annual Summer Conference for nearly two full days of learning in Ocean City!

Our program will present current and relevant information about today's government finance environment, along with plenty of time for networking with colleagues and exhibitors. Stay tuned as details on speakers and topics are updated in the coming weeks! 

See below for more details on pricing and schedule.

Interested in Sponsorship or Exhibitor Space? Click here for more details and registration.

Click here for Guest Registration for the Thursday Dinner.

Registration Pricing:

• $375 - MDGFOA Active Member (Government Employed)
• $425 - MDGFOA Associate Member
• $175 - MDGFOA Retiree Member

• $425 - Nonmember Government Employee
• $490 - Nonmember Non-Government Employee
• Guest Ticket (Thursday Dinner ONLY) - $85 adults, $40 children

Attendees of the conference must pay for an additional dinner ticket for any guests they plan to bring to the Thursday evening Beach BBQ on June 12. Guest dinner tickets may be purchased at this link: https://mdgfoa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/mdgfoa/event.jsp?event=2972. Guests may not participate in the remainder of conference activities and meals without purchasing a full conference registration.

Please note, registration closes on May 28th, 2025 at 5 pm ET. 

Hotel Reservation Information

Ashore Resort & Beach Club

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Click here to book a reservation in the MDGFOA 2025 Rooming Block 

Room reservations can also be completed by phone at 410-524-3535. The MDGFOA discounted Rooming Block will remain open until May 13, 2025, at which point pricing and rooms are subject to the Ashore's availability. 

Social Events:

Thursday, June 12, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MDGFOA Beach BBQ Dinner*
(One dinner ticket included in conference registration. Guest tickets must be purchased for any non-registered guests of conference attendees.)

8:00 to 9:00 PM

Ed Bianchi Irish Coffee & Dessert Party with Bank of America

MDGFOA Summer Conference Agenda (tentative)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Exhibitors in Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B

1:00 pm – 2:40 pm: TBD (Atlantic Ballroom Hall 1)

• Speaker: TBD
• Description:  TBD

2:40 pm – 3:00 pm: Break 

• Snacks & Refreshments available in Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B

3:00 pm – 4:40 pm: TBD (Atlantic Ballroom Hall 1)

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

Adjourn

Social Events

Wednesday After Hours Event:  M&T Bank|Wilmington Trust event at Fager's Island - details and RSVP link below!

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

All Day - Exhibitors & Beverages in Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B

7:00 am - 8:30 am - Continental Breakfast (Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B)

8:00 am – 8:05 am: Welcome and Introductions

• Speaker: Diane Fox, MDGFOA President

8:05 am – 8:55 am: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

8:55 am – 9:10 am: Break

9:10 am – 10:50 am: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

10:50 am – 11:05 am: Break

• Snacks & Refreshments available in Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B

11:05 am – 12:45 pm: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Networking Reception ()

1:15 pm – 2:20 pm: Lunch Buffet (Seaside 1/2/3)

2:20 pm – 3:10 pm: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

3:10 pm – 3:30 pm: Business Meeting

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
TBD

Register: TBD

Adjourn

Social Events

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Beach BBQ Dinner - Location: Dune Deck

8:00 to 9:00 PM

Ed Bianchi Irish Coffee & Dessert Party with Bank of America
Location: Dune Deck

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Friday, June 13, 2025

7:30 am - 12:00 pm - Exhibitors in Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B

7:30 am - 9:00 am - Continental Breakfast (Atlantic Ballroom Hall 2A/2B)

9:00 am – 9:50 am: TBD

• Speaker: TBD

• Description: TBD

9:50 am – 10:00 am: Break

10:00 am – 10:50 am: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

10:50 am – 11:10 am: Break

11:10 am – 12:00 pm: TBD

• Speaker: TBD
• Description: TBD

Conference Adjournment