Startup Community Events Calendar

Find upcoming events, workshops, networking opportunities, and programs designed for startups and founders.

16 Sep

Robotics & AI Discovery Day 2026

Join the Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day to witness innovations in robotics and AI with live demos and exhibitions.

September 16, 2026

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06 Oct

2026 Main Street Maryland Conference

Join us for the 2026 Main Street Maryland Conference hosted by TEDCO, focusing on business innovation and networking.

October 6, 2026 - October 6, 2026

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07 Oct

MTC Member Orientation

Join the Maryland Tech Council for a member orientation to learn about your benefits and opportunities as a member.

October 7, 2026 - October 7, 2026

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08 Oct

Maryland's Hispanic Leadership Awards

The Daily Record Maryland's Hispanic Leadership Awards celebrates impactful Hispanic leaders.

October 8, 2026 - October 8, 2026

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12 Oct

2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland

A week focused on economic development in Maryland.

October 12, 2026 - October 12, 2026

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15 Oct

TEDCO’s BRIDGE Program Open Forum

Join the Open Forum to learn about TEDCO's BRIDGE program.

October 15, 2026 - October 15, 2026

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21 Oct

TEDCO's Venture Development Open Forum

Join TEDCO's Venture Development team for a monthly Open Forum discussion for entrepreneurs.

October 21, 2026 - October 21, 2026

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22 Oct

2026 MEDA Fall Conference

Join us for the 2026 MEDA Fall Conference hosted by TEDCO on October 22, 2026.

October 22, 2026 - October 22, 2026

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27 Oct

TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo is where collisions create growth

The TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo is an annual event that connects entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers for networking and growth opportunities.

October 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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27 Oct

Dynamic Lunch Keynote Fireside Discussion at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo

Join TEDCO for a dynamic lunch keynote fireside discussion focusing on entrepreneurship and collaboration at the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo.

October 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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27 Oct

2026 Entrepreneur Expo

Join us for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo featuring a dynamic lunch keynote fireside discussion.

October 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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27 Oct

TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo

Join the TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo for networking and learning opportunities to boost business growth.

October 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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27 Oct

2026 Entrepreneur Expo

Join us for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo, spotlighting entrepreneurship and innovation in Maryland with keynotes and workshops.

October 27, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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28 Oct

TEDCO's Investment Open Forum

Join TEDCO's Investment Open Forum to learn from the investment team and ask questions.

October 28, 2026 - October 28, 2026

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29 Oct

Neurotech pitch competition BioChallenge 2026

Join the Neurotech pitch competition BioChallenge 2026, open to early-stage startups focusing on neurotechnology and brain health with significant funding opportunities.

October 29, 2026 - October 29, 2026

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04 Nov

MTC Member Orientation

An orientation event for new members of the Maryland Tech Council.

November 4, 2026 - November 4, 2026

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07 Dec

The Daily Record Icon Honors Awards

The Icon Honors awards recognize Maryland leaders for their notable success and leadership.

December 7, 2026 - December 7, 2026

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16 Dec

TEDCO's Investment Open Forum

Join TEDCO's Investment Open Forum for an opportunity to hear from our investment team and ask your questions.

December 16, 2026 - December 16, 2026

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16 Dec

TEDCO's Venture Development Open Forum

A monthly Open Forum for entrepreneurs to connect and gain insights from TEDCO's Venture Development team.

December 16, 2026 - December 16, 2026

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17 Dec

TEDCO's BRIDGE Program Open Forum

An Open Forum to learn about TEDCO's BRIDGE program.

December 17, 2026 - December 17, 2026

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May 2026

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
2026-04-26 26 Start and Scale AI Consulting Business to 10k per month MEDA 2026 Annual Conference	2026-04-27 27 Citizen developers in the enterprise: What platform teams should know Introduction to Cell Therapy	2026-04-28 28 FREE DevOps Bootcamp	2026-04-29 29 Rethinking Knowledge Work in the Age of AI The ROI of Time: How to Invest Your Time Like a CEO Zerve × ODSC AI: Datathon +1	2026-04-30 30 Open Hack — our weekly Thursday meetup 2026 Maryland Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Tech Showcase Gala 2026 +4	2026-05-01 1 Spark Showcase Spring 2026 Baltimore Health Tech Startup Symposium Ready, Set, Launch: Social Enterprise Pitch Competition +1	2026-05-02 2 CCMBA 20-Year Anniversary CCMBA 20-Year Anniversary
2026-05-03 3	2026-05-04 4 Roundtable: Citizen developers in the enterprise on the rise: What platform tea Maryland’s Top 100 Women Philly Tech Week 2026 +3	2026-05-05 5 GBC Steering Committee Launch: Public Safety Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake 2nd Annual - AI for Smart Manufacturing Productivity Forum	2026-05-06 6 Internet and Technology Town Hall (East Baltimore) State of the Region - Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures 2026 Member Connect: Inside DefTech - A model for Federal Agency Engagement and Company Success +17	2026-05-07 7 VC in DC's 2026 State of the Market The Product Scale Playbook: From Product-Market Fit to Market Domination The 2026 Empowering Health Conference +7	2026-05-08 8 AI + Health Care Shark Tank - Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures Call for Pitches: AI + Health Care Idea Tank Hexcite 2026 Showcase	2026-05-09 9 W11: Cyber Resilience at Scale
2026-05-10 10	2026-05-11 11 GBC Steering Committee Launch: BLocal Maryland NEW VENTURE Pitch Night \| TEDCO Maryland NEW VENTURE Pitch Night 2026 +3	2026-05-12 12 SME Lunch and Learn: The Hidden Financial Risks High-Earning Tech Professionals Overlook MedTech Market Pulse Pitch Exelon's 2c2i Community & Investor Forum \| TEDCO +3	2026-05-13 13 Accelerate Maryland Economic Forum \| TEDCO Beyond the Pitch (FITCI Entrepreneur Essentials) Grant Funding for Maryland/Israel Collaborations Webinar \| TEDCO +6	2026-05-14 14 Integrating Bold Moves into Your Regional Marketing Campaigns The AGI Transition — Virtual Workshop Series Science in the City +11	2026-05-15 15	2026-05-16 16 AI & ML Professional Essentials – 2 Day Training in Baltimore, MD W12: From Defensive Autonomy to Resilient Ecosystems A Hands-On Introduction to RNA Sequencing
2026-05-17 17	2026-05-18 18 GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch Performance Optimizations	2026-05-19 19 UpSurge Momentum: What Drives the Ecosystem Forward UpSurge Momentum 2026	2026-05-20 20 MTC CRC May ChesaPitch \| TEDCO TEDCO's Venture Development Open Forum TEDCO Information Session at 4MLK +4	2026-05-21 21 MTC's Industry Awards Celebration 2026 Maryland Innovation Initiative Board Meeting Notice - May 21, 2026 TEDCO’s BRIDGE Program Open Forum +7	2026-05-22 22	2026-05-23 23 W13: From Defensive Autonomy to Resilient Ecosystems
2026-05-24 24	2026-05-25 25	2026-05-26 26 Baltimore Climate Tech Meetup (May 2026) Operationalizing Generative AI: From Pilot Projects to Enterprise Standards Baltimore Climate Tech Meetup (May 2026) · Luma +2	2026-05-27 27 Science, Technology & Sci-Fi Meetup Client Enrollment Workshop: Stop Teaching Workshops That Go Nowhere MongoDB User Group - Maryland (MUG MD) +3	2026-05-28 28 Business networking for founders needs a rethink The Frequency: Summer Garden Social SME Lunch and Learn sponsored by CloudOffix +6	2026-05-29 29 2026 MD Makerspace Meetup 2026 MD Makerspace Meetup Accessing the App Store & Google Play Store +3	2026-05-30 30 W14: From Institutional Control to Strategic Cyber Advantage
2026-05-31 31 How AI Alters Thinking	2026-06-01 1	2026-06-02 2 WorkingWomen: SheConnect Career Catalyst - Virtual Networking - Baltimore Cyber Howard Global Connections Reception	2026-06-03 3 Start-Up Zone Connect and Pitch MTC Member Orientation MTC Members Maximizing Value with Fisher Scientific +10	2026-06-04 4 Idea to Industry: From Discovery to Clinic: A Chemist’s Guide to Drug Development The Inflection Point Healthcare Summit MTC CRC BBQ on the Bay +6	2026-06-05 5 State of Baltimore Business Summit 2026 Startup Prize Health 2026	2026-06-06 6

The 2026 Empowering Health Conference

Past

Join UME and partners at the 2026 Empowering Health Conference to explore emerging health technologies and their impact.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026

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VC in DC's 2026 State of the Market

Past

An invite-only conference bringing together leading venture capitalists in DC for discussions on market trends and policy.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026

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AI Discovery Lab at Technical.ly Builders Conference

Past

Join the AI Discovery Lab at the Builders Conference for insights on enterprise AI adoption and networking opportunities.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026

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Idea to Industry: Fueling Innovation in Maryland: Understanding the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit (BIITC)

Past

Overview of the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit BIITC for advancing research and attracting investment.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026

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The Product Scaling Playbook

Past

One of four in the "Built to Scale: The Executive Growth Series". An in-person event at bwtech SOUTH 7 May. Live on-stage discussion panel of Graham Dodge (TEDCO), Mike Binko (Entevate), Shalisa Mohamed (Mindgrub), Phil Masielo (4x founder, 3x author), and Chuck Montague (JHTV).

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Fri, May 8, 2026

1450 S Rolling Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA

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2026 State of the Market

Past

Join VC in DC for the second annual State of the Market, featuring keynotes from industry leaders.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026

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The Product Scale Playbook: From Product-Market Fit to Market Domination

Past

A workshop for founders to transition from product-market fit to scaling their business.

Thu, May 7, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026