Schaefer Center for Public Policy - University of Baltimore Educational Foundation upcoming events

American Public Health Association 2026 Annual Meeting (11/01/2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 GOVIT Leadership Summit and Symposium (11/08/2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The GOVIT Leadership Summit & Symposium is an annual gathering focused on government IT leadership, innovation, and collaboration. The event brings together leaders, IT professionals, and public sector partners from across Minnesota and beyond.

Find out more here.

MACo Winter Conference 2026 (01/05/2027)

Tue, 05 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

The Winter Conference is a three-day event and is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Dorchester County. It draws nearly 1,000 county and state elected and appointed officials.

Educational session topics focus on reviewing timely issues that will be relevant during the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session. Like the Summer Conference, there are many regional county meetings, state agency briefings, Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) committee and board meetings, and academy credit courses offered.

At the Winter Conference, there are 70 tabletop exhibits on display Wednesday & Thursday.

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NIGP Leadership Summit 2027 (02/18/2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

The NIGP Leadership Summit is where public procurement leaders step away from the day-to-day to sharpen your thinking, learn from experienced peers, and return with fresh perspective, practical strategies, and renewed confidence.

For more information and registration information, click here.

ASPA 2027 Annual Conference (04/09/2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Navigating Public Service in Uncharted Territory

Theme and Track Details

No charts. No maps. A world you have not seen before. How do you find your way? The same way everyone always has done: with the knowledge that comes from past experience and an educated companion or two to help you understand the terrain.

Our profession is facing a host of new challenges: technological, regulatory, budgetary, philosophical, conceptual and cultural. No matter your role, chances are good your world is shifting constantly right now—in good ways and cautionary ones. “Doing something new” always carries with it elements of both the exciting and the scary. No matter what any of us faces, upholding our mission and taking care of those we serve require agility, flexibility and temerity.

We continue to grasp the efficiencies generative AI has provided us, the judicial decisions that create new regulatory landscapes and revised concepts of what public service is and should be—as well as the whiplash effect created by recent federal, state and local policy choices. We have better analytics, better tools and a more active and engaged public—who has the same analytics and tools we do, trusts less and is quick to argue. We teach, we learn, we generate research findings and work to put them to use, despite any roadblocks. We serve our communities, manage budgets, develop new funding sources and evaluate programs to ensure success. We highlight “promising practices” and strive to improve programs that do not work anymore. We explore the unknown and share our journey to help guide others. ASPA’s 2027 Annual Conference will help us all navigate uncharted territories—together. Everyone needs someone with them who knows the terrain and can define it.

Seven tracks will guide our discussions, providing space for both research and practice in the conversation. They appear below and we look forward to your proposals. Workshops, student learning, research-specific, roundtables and open conversations are all welcome. Proposals are encouraged to include either quantitative or qualitative methods, as well as promising practices from the field.

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Government Finance Officers Association's 121st Annual Conference (06/06/2027)

Sun, 06 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT

GFOA‘s Annual Conference is the premier event for public finance professionals across North America. In 2027, thousands of leaders and practitioners will come together in New Orleans for four days of learning, collaboration, and connection.

With 80+ education sessions, inspiring keynotes, interactive discussions, leadership workshops, and unmatched networking, this is more than a conference–it’s a community of professionals committed to excellence, transparency, and public service.

Join us to learn, connect, and lead the future of government finance. Registration opens November 2026.

MML Summer Conference 2027 (06/27/2027)

Sun, 27 Jun 2027 04:00:00 GMT

The Maryland Municipal League's (MML) Summer Conference offers education unique to the needs of local government leaders and staff as well as opportunities to share best practices and solutions to enhance the quality of life of Marylanders. This year's event includes 50+ sessions, regional tours, and the chance to earn credits for the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance.

Visit MML's site for more information and to register.

MACo Winter Conference 2027 (12/08/2027)

Wed, 08 Dec 2027 05:00:00 GMT

At the Winter Conference, there are 70 tabletop exhibits on display Wednesday & Thursday.

For more information, click here.