June 14–17, 2026
Ocean City, MD
230
MMLcon | Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference 2026 is a trade show in Ocean City, MD with approximately 230 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Signature features of MMLcon typically include:
MML's Summer Conference connects organizations to over 1,800 attendees who represent 161 local governments, nonprofits, state government, and businesses across Maryland. The conference is positioned as a celebration of municipal government and its impact on over 2 million Marylanders, highlighting the contributions of municipalities and the 44,000 local government professionals who serve them.
Registration is handled through the official MML Summer Conference website, with several ways to attend:
Early-bird rates are typically offered ahead of the event, and MML often hosts "Lunch and Learn" webinars to help officials prepare to register their teams. Exhibitors and sponsors register separately through the MML expo site (exhibits.mdmunicipal.org) and the conference sponsorship program. Visit the official Summer Conference page for current pricing, forms, and deadlines.
The Summer Conference is the marquee annual event of the Maryland Municipal League (MML), headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. As it entered 2026, the League celebrated 90 years of service, placing its founding around 1936. The Summer Conference has been recognized with four national conference awards and has grown into a statewide gathering drawing over 1,800 attendees. The event is held annually each June in Ocean City, Maryland, and includes long-running traditions such as Hall of Fame inductions, community service projects, and the MML Main Street municipal showcase.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
4001 Coastal Highway
The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is located between 40th and 41st Streets on the bayside of Ocean City. It is a large waterfront facility offering exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and ballroom space, with concessions on site. Visitors describe it as a very large facility with amazing bayfront views at the rear of the building and plentiful, clean concessions. The center also serves as home to the adjacent Ocean City Performing Arts Center.
On-site parking at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center is first come, first serve, with over 1,200 spots, all free. Accessible parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis and located in front of the convention center in the on-site lot; a valid handicap placard or license plate is required. Bicycle racks are available near the main entrance at no charge.
By air: Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) is about 30 minutes from the convention center and serves the Ocean City area. American Airlines operates flights from Salisbury, with service by Piedmont Airlines to American hubs in Philadelphia (PHL) and Charlotte (CLT). Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) and Philadelphia International airports are within a 3-hour drive by rental car.
By car: Ocean City is an easy drive from major Mid-Atlantic cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Approximate distances include Baltimore 150 miles/3 hours, Philadelphia 150 miles/3 hours, and Washington D.C. 150 miles/3 hours.
Local transit: The Ocean City Beach Buses are a convenient option, with a $4 Ride-All-Day pass valid from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. the next morning.
Ocean City offers many hotels within walking or a short drive of the convention center, and MML contracts a block of discounted rooms each year. For a recent Summer Conference, the League contracted discounted room rates at sixteen local hotels. Popular nearby properties have included the Aloft, Hilton Suites, Holiday Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Oceanfront, and the Tru by Hilton. Reservations are made through the official Conference Direct hotel portal at no additional fee, where real-time availability, room types, and customer support are provided. Note: MML partners exclusively with Conference Direct for featured hotel reservations, so attendees should disregard offers from other third parties.
MMLcon 2026 takes place June 14-17, 2026, in Ocean City, Maryland. It is held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, located at 4001 Coastal Highway between 40th and 41st Streets on the bayside.
The conference is designed for Maryland's municipal officials and local-government professionals, including elected leaders, city and town staff, and their partners in state government, nonprofits, and business. It regularly draws over 1,800 attendees representing 161 local governments.
Recent editions have offered 60-plus educational sessions, workshops, panels, and regional tours, plus keynote general sessions and the MML Main Street municipal showcase. Attendees can also earn credits toward the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance.
Registration is available through the official MML Summer Conference website, with options including full-conference and single-day Municipal Tuesday passes. Hotel rooms should be booked through the official Conference Direct portal, MML's exclusive housing partner, which offers discounted rates at no added fee.
Yes. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center offers over 1,200 free on-site parking spots on a first-come, first-serve basis, including accessible spaces in front of the building for those with a valid handicap placard or plate.
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