Equitech Tuesday #203: University of Baltimore AI Summit
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Brass Tap, 1205 W Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, 21217
Join us for Equitech Tuesday #203: University of Baltimore AI Summit at the Brass Tap.

Equitech Tuesday #204: Evening with Esos
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join us for Equitech Tuesday #204: Evening with Esos at GBC headquarters.

Baltimore Region Economic Brand Workshop
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
GBC Partners are invited to help us in telling a dynamic new economic story for the Baltimore Region. Come and learn more about the Regional Brand initiative and how GBC Partners can participate in shaping a narrative that highlights the Baltimore Region’s continued civic progress and strengths in both emerging and lighthouse sectors.
A virtual meeting link will be distributed to all registrants the day prior to the event.
Register here.

Baltimore Region Economic Brand Workshop
2025-06-26 16:00 - 18:00
GBC Partners are invited to help us in telling a dynamic new economic story for the Baltimore Region. Come and learn more about the Regional Brand initiative and how GBC Partners can participate in shaping a narrative that highlights the Baltimore Region’s continued civic progress and strengths in both emerging and lighthouse sectors.
This session will be held in person at the GBC office and will be followed by a reception.
Register here.

GBC Briefing: Baltimore Region Economic Investment
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Open to the Public – Register Today!

Join GBC’s Chief Economic Officer, Lakey Boyd for a conversation on how we’re evolving GBC’s Regional Economic Investment work and what you can expect from this next chapter. We will provide an overview of how the prospect pipeline functions and the state-level players’ role, as well as the GBC Economic Investment team’s collaboration.
GBC Briefing: Baltimore Region Economic Investment

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM –12:30 PM
Location: Hybrid; GBC Boardroom and Microsoft Teams

This will be a hybrid event with interested attendees welcome to join us at our office at 111 S Calvert St. or virtually. A virtual meeting link will be shared with all registrants prior to the event. A light lunch will be provided.
Please reach out with any questions to partner@gbc.org.

September All-Partner Meeting
2025-09-30 15:30 - 17:00
Partner-Only Event – Register to Attend

Join us on Tuesday, September 30th for our quarterly All-Partner Meeting. This quarter’s gathering focuses on shaping Baltimore’s regional brand narrative through GBC’s Bold Moves Ambassador Program. We’ll hear about the next steps in the program’s rollout from GBC President and CEO, Mark Anthony Thomas with a focus on how your organization can become a regional brand ambassador.
Agenda

3:30PM – 4:00PM – Arrival/Check-in (in-person attendees)
4:00PM – 5:00PM – Program (hybrid)
5:00PM – 6:00PM – Networking (in-person attendees)

This will be a hybrid event with GBC Partners welcome to join us at our office at 111 S Calvert St. or virtually. A virtual meeting link will be shared with all registrants prior to the event. The event will include a networking reception following the meeting.
Please reach out with any questions to partner@gbc.org.

Maryland Competitiveness Briefing with CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:30
Partner-Only Event – Register to Attend

You’re invited to a special Maryland Competitiveness Briefing hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee featuring CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn, responsible for developing the 2024 CNBC Top States for Business rankings.
What to Expect:
Scott Cohn will provide an inside look at CNBC’s latest national rankings, including:

Methodology behind the 2024 Top States for Business report
How Maryland ranks across key categories such as Workforce, Infrastructure, Technology & Innovation, and Quality of Life
Emerging trends in national competitiveness
Actionable insights to help inform local and regional economic strategies

The session will also feature GBC leadership.
Why It Matters:
This event is part of GBC’s broader commitment to advancing Maryland’s economic competitiveness. With CNBC’s rankings setting the national conversation, this dialogue will help shape priorities and strategies across the region.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation.
Register today to secure your spot.

Baltimore Region Economic Brand Workshop
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
GBC Partners are invited to help us in telling a dynamic new economic story for the Baltimore Region. Come and learn more about the Regional Brand initiative and how GBC Partners can participate in shaping a narrative that highlights the Baltimore Region’s continued civic progress and strengths in both emerging and lighthouse sectors.
A virtual meeting link will be distributed to all registrants the day prior to the event.

Partner Conversations: BWI Marshall Airport CEO Shannetta Griffin
2025-10-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
GBC is excited to host BWI Marshall Airport President & CEO Shannetta Griffin for an exclusive conversation with GBC Partners. In this session, Ms. Griffin will share her vision for BWI Marshall Airport and engage in a dialogue on the airport’s expanding role in advancing regional economic development, business connectivity, and infrastructure investment.
This partner-only event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from BWI Marshall’s new leadership and explore how the business community can collaborate to strengthen the airport’s impact across the Baltimore region.
In-person at the GBC Office.
If you have any specific questions please reach out to partner@gbc.org

Leading with Purpose, Passion and Power: A Fireside Chat with Lisa Clyde
2025-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Merritt Properties, 6518 Meadowridge Road, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
The Baltimore Women and Allies Board (BWAB) invites you to an evening with Lisa Clyde, Co-Head of Global Capital Markets at BofA Securities. A leader in global finance and a longtime advocate for opportunity and inclusion, Lisa will share insights from her career and lessons on leadership in a fireside chat moderated by Janet Currie, President, Bank of America Greater Maryland.
Join us for networking, conversation, and connection with peers across industries.

Prospective Partner Briefing
2025-11-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM for a Prospective Partner Meeting designed for organizations interested in learning more about the GBC and how to engage with our work across the Baltimore region.
From 4:00–5:00 PM, attendees will hear an overview of the GBC’s mission, key initiatives, and partnership opportunities. From 5:00–6:00 PM, enjoy a networking happy hour with GBC staff and fellow business leaders.

Baltimore Region Economic Brand Workshop
2025-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Greater Baltimore Committee, 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
GBC Partners are invited to help us in telling a dynamic new economic story for the Baltimore Region. Come and learn more about the Regional Brand initiative and how GBC Partners can participate in shaping a narrative that highlights the Baltimore Region’s continued civic progress and strengths in both emerging and lighthouse sectors.
This session will be held in person at the GBC office and will be followed by a reception.

GBC Quarterly All Partner Meeting
2025-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | CFG Bank Headquarters, 2455 House Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 for our quarterly All-Partner Meeting. GBC Partners are invited to take part in a focused discussion with members of GBC and UpSurge Baltimore’s High-Growth + High Potential Methodologies Sub-Committee, in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 17-23). The panel will share how they are developing new frameworks to identify companies currently achieving strong growth and startups with strong growth potential.
Attendees will also learn how GBC plans to apply these findings to strengthen support for entrepreneurs and emerging businesses and what this milestone means for the Baltimore Region’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Agenda

4:00PM – 4:30PM – Arrival/Check-in (in-person attendees)
4:30PM – 5:30PM – Program (hybrid)
5:30PM – 6:30PM – Networking (in-person attendees)

This will be a hybrid event with GBC Partners welcome to join us at our office at 111 S Calvert St. or virtually. A virtual meeting link will be shared with all registrants prior to the event. The event will include a networking reception following the meeting.
Please reach out with any questions to partner@gbc.org.

Maryland State of the Ports & Global Flavor Showcase
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Baltimore Museum of Industry
Once a year, leaders from the Mid-Atlantic come together to learn about the challenges and opportunities at Maryland’s ports. It happens at the Annual State of the Ports & Global Flavor Showcase. Beyond getting the lowdown from port leaders, at this event, you will have the chance to:

Sample wines and food from around the world at the Global Flavor Showcase
Learn about key challenges impacting international trade at our breakout sessions
Network with the influential leaders driving economic growth in our regionhttps://wtci.org/events/state-of-the-ports/
Hear the State of the Ports address directly from Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation

Vision 2035: Building for a Better Baltimore Region
2025-12-09 08:30 - 11:30 | Camden Yards, 333 West Camden Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
One of GBC’s most important business gatherings of the year, Vision 2035 will bring together federal and state officials, CEOs, civic leaders, and investors to highlight the infrastructure investments and market opportunities that will drive billions of dollars in economic development across the Baltimore region. Whether you’re a major player in real estate and development or simply passionate about Baltimore’s future, this is your opportunity to engage with the people and projects driving our future progress.
Camden Yards is easily accessible by public transportation. The Light RailLink stops directly at the stadium, and the MARC Camden Line connects from Washington, D.C., with a stop at Camden Station beside the ballpark.
Several CityLink and LocalLink bus routes also serve the area, and the Charles Center Metro Subway stop is a short walk or quick transfer away.
For route details and schedules, visit the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) at www.mta.maryland.gov.

AGILE: Cybersecurity in a World Where Reality Can Be Faked
2026-01-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, 100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD, United States
Join us on February 10 at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping not just how we protect data, but how we define truth itself. Deepfakes, cloned voices, and AI-generated content are blurring the line between what’s real and what’s fabricated.
In this new landscape, cybersecurity isn’t only about preventing attacks—it’s about preserving trust, identity, and authenticity.

This event is open to WTCI members only.

Transportation Think Tank - Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director and CEO - BWI Marshall Airport
2026-01-21 08:00 - 10:00 | BWI Marshall Airport, Observation Gallery, BWI Airport, MD, 21240, United States
Join us as Shannetta Griffin, Executive Director & CEO, Maryland Aviation Administration, offers important information about the success and growth of the airport, with an important focus on the future. Attendees will hear firsthand about exciting airport developments and have the opportunity to ask questions.
PLUS – A behind-the-scenes tour!
The event will be held at BWI Marshall Airport‘s Observation Gallery.

ULI Baltimore Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026
2026-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
This event will pull out the most relevant trends for the greater Baltimore market. In bringing in keynote speaker Erin McLaughlin from the conference board, attendees will be able to hear an economist’s perspective on challenges and opportunities shaping the real estate industry in 2026.

AI Policy in Practice: Shaping Baltimore's Innovation Future
2026-01-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Spark Flex, 621 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United States
Join us for the launch of our new monthly event series designed to strengthen and elevate our regional innovation ecosystem where businesses, investors and founders across industry sectors come together to learn and network.
This month we take a look at AI and hear from innovators, business leaders and partners to explore the evolving impact policy and regulations are having on the development and use of artificial intelligence.
AI Salon will host a workshop for startup founders for awareness around AI and other policies that impact startups. GBC Partners are invited and encouraged to attend as well.
Following the workshop, join for a fireside chat and Q&A, and attendees will have the opportunity to network and make connections.
These monthly events will convene industry, universities, anchor institutions along with founders and investors to create a vital pipeline for increasing capital, resources and opportunities for Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Spark Flex, 621 E. Pratt St
Sponsors: AI Salon, Developers Alliance, The Cordish Companies, and Spark Baltimore

Meet the State 2026
2026-01-29 08:00 - 18:00
Join policymakers, cabinet leaders and business executives for the must-attend policy event of the year — coming just one week after the Governor’s budget release.

2026 Legislative Priorities Briefing
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:30
As the Maryland General Assembly 2026 legislative session gets underway and the need for continued engagement at the federal level being paramount, the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) has unveiled its legislative priorities​. Join GBC staff on Wednesday, February 4th from 12:00-1:30pm for an opportunity to learn more about these priorities and how they align with our organization’s work as we enter the final year of the multi-year agenda. We welcome your questions and input.

Please note that this briefing is for GBC Partners only, to confirm if your organization is a partner of GBC please reference: https://gbc.org/partners/​
A virtual link will be shared with all GBC partner registrants prior to the meeting date

2026 Steering Committee Informational Session
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00
Greater Baltimore Committee’s Steering Committees are where the region’s business and civic leadership turn vision into progress. They convene the leaders driving investment, innovation, and community development across every sector — shaping solutions, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that our collective work delivers visible impact across the Baltimore Region.
As the primary platform for partner engagement — bringing together leaders across sectors to advance the region’s priorities – Steering Committees form an integrated leadership network that drives execution of our Multi-Year Agenda.
Please join us for a virtual informational session on Thursday, February 5th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. where we will provide an overview of our 2026 Steering Committees and outline the opportunities for your organization to get engaged within the work.

February Signature Breakfast Series - Harry Coker, Jr.
2026-02-12 07:30 - 09:30 | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD, 21090, United States
Join the BWI Business Partnership as they welcome Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr.
The Honorable Harry Coker Jr was appointed by Governor Moore as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce on February 5, 2025. At Commerce, the state’s primary economic development agency, Coker is focused on working collaboratively to help Maryland “Win the Decade” by developing and sustaining an equitable, robust and competitive economy.
Secretary Coker is a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) senior executive, former National Security Agency (NSA) senior executive and career Naval Officer. He was previously America’s National Cyber Director, serving in the White House from 2023 – 2025.
While serving as Executive Director of the NSA, he directly supported the Director and Deputy Director in the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Agency. During his service with the CIA, Coker was assigned to leadership positions in the Directorate of Digital Innovation; the Directorate of Science & Technology; and the Director’s Area.

All-Partner Meeting
2026-03-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Pikesville Armory, 640 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville, MD, 21208, United States
Join us Thursday, March 12 for our quarterly All-Partner Meeting. GBC Partners are invited to a focused conversation with regional economic development leaders on how cross-sector collaboration with the Greater Baltimore Committee is advancing coordinated regional growth.
The discussion will spotlight how public, private, and civic partners align strategy, capital, and execution to move priority development projects from concept to implementation. The meeting will be held at the Pikesville Armory, a transformative redevelopment site in Baltimore County, highlighting the impact of place-based investment and regional collaboration.
Attendees will gain clear insight into how these partnerships work in practice and how GBC Partners can help shape the next phase of regional growth.
Agenda

8:30AM – 9:00AM – Arrival/Check-in and light breakfast
9:00AM – 10:00AM – Panel Discussion with Jonathan Sachs (Baltimore County Economic Development); moderated by GBC President and CEO, Mark Anthony Thomas
10:00AM – 11:00AM – Networking and optional tour of the Pikesville Armory site

This Partner-only event will be held in-person at the Pikesville Armory. The event will include light breakfast and networking following the program.
Please reach out with any questions to partner@gbc.org.

An Evening in Annapolis: An UpSurge Reception
2026-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Choptank Restaurant (110 Compromise Street)
UpSurge Baltimore’s monthly event series is designed to strengthen and elevate our regional innovation ecosystem where businesses, investors and founders across industry sectors come together to learn and network.
This month, join UpSurge Baltimore and a distinguished group of co-hosts for an exclusive evening reception to close out GBC’s Day in Annapolis. We’re bringing together startup founders, GBC partners, and members of the legislative community for an evening of conversation, connection, and cocktails at Choptank Annapolis. Space is limited.
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Choptank Annapolis, 110 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Sponsors: The Atlas Restaurant Group
Co-hosted by

Chris Brandt​ – Audacious Capital
Joshua Goldberg​ – Sunstone Credit
Richard Huffman​ – Celebree Schools/Huffman Family Brands
Adam Kane​ – Allegis/Redwood/Maxim Public Affairs
John Lewis​ – The Harbor Bank of Maryland
Todd Marks​ – Mindgrub
Scott Rifkin, MD​ – Real Time Medical Systems
Bart Shaeffer​ – MRE Holdings
Dennis Weinman​ – Prieto/Weinman Company

These monthly events will continue to convene industry, universities, anchor institutions along with founders and investors to create a vital pipeline for increasing capital, resources and opportunities for Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

State of the Region
2026-05-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Top of the World, 401 E. Pratt St, 27th Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Inside the Baltimore Region’s Momentum.

An educated workforce, nationally significant ports and logistics hubs, and a growing tech and innovation ecosystem give the Baltimore Region an economic footprint far larger than its city limits. GBC’s inaugural State of the Region event is a chance for out‑of‑market investors to see how our economic assets are translating into real projects, deal flow, and long‑term opportunities across one of the East Coast’s most dynamic, high‑upside markets.
Overview
State of the Region features the release of the third annual Regional Investment Scorecard, offering a clear, data‑driven view of where capital is flowing, which industries are scaling, and how major projects are reshaping the Baltimore Region’s economy. The program brings together public- and private‑sector leaders to unpack the forces influencing the region’s trajectory and the opportunities ahead. The event is open to out-of-market investors and stakeholders interested in learning more about the Baltimore Region as well as GBC partners, sponsors, and special guests.
