MACo’s Summer Conference Solutions Showcase will feature innovative and effective ways to address county governance challenges. Join us to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on topics like AI in cloud computing, digital connectivity, benefits management, and more!
The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below…
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
AI in the Building Department: Hype, Help, and How To Trust It
Hosted by Ichi
AI is entering building departments—not to replace professionals, but to support them. This session explores how AI can act as a trusted copilot to help you move faster, work smarter, and stay focused on what matters most. You’ll learn how to evaluate AI tools, use them in a code-compliant way, and build trust in a technology that’s evolving quickly. If you’ve ever wondered how AI could actually help—not hinder—your work, this session is for you.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Building Resilient Networks: A Workshop for Business Continuity
Hosted by FirstNet/AT&T
In today’s fast-paced world, network resiliency is crucial for maintaining continuity, especially in adverse conditions. This exclusive workshop will explore strategies, best practices, and real-world examples to enhance your network resilience. Join this session to learn about collaborative strategies to ensure uninterrupted connectivity; the impact of downtime on your brand’s reputation, customer trust, and satisfaction; the role of network resiliency with backup as a critical safety net for your network; redundancy and this vital role in maintaining consistent connectivity; and the significance of diversity to a robust network infrastructure. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your knowledge. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient future together!
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Cyber Security Strategies for County Government
Hosted by Comcast
As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, county governments face mounting pressure to protect sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and public trust. This session explores practical and scalable cybersecurity strategies tailored to the unique challenges of local government operations—and how trusted technology partners like Comcast Business can help. With a robust portfolio of secure connectivity solutions, advanced threat detection, and 24/7 network monitoring, Comcast Business empowers counties to strengthen their cyber defenses while maintaining operational continuity. Join this session to learn how to leverage Comcast Business’s expertise and infrastructure to build a resilient cybersecurity posture that meets today’s demands and anticipates tomorrow’s risks.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Save Time, Cut Costs: Build Surplus Auctions with the Public Surplus Mobile App
Hosted by Public Surplus
Public Surplus is a nationwide online auction platform built exclusively for government agencies to sell surplus items, from furniture and electronics to vehicles and heavy equipment. The platform is completely free for selling agencies, helping you increase revenue with zero cost. Join us to see how Public Surplus can simplify your surplus process and watch a demo of their patented TPG MAC mobile app that lets you build auctions directly from your phone.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Real-World Solutions for Digital Challenges in County Services
Hosted by Revelo Software
Counties face increasing pressure to modernize services despite limited IT resources and legacy systems. This session explores how Maryland-based Revelo – a TEDCO-funded, low-code platform – helps local governments build AI-assisted, secure, and accessible applications with minimal technical overhead. Their innovative suite of tools support needs from public engagement to compliance. Aligned with the National Association of Counties (NACo) Generative AI guidelines, Revelo emphasizes fairness, transparency, and human oversight. Attendees will learn how counties can responsibly adopt AI and low-code technologies to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and meet evolving digital demands. Attend this session to explore real-world solutions for smarter, more efficient local governance.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
LIFT: Investing in the Growth of Maryland’s Minority and Women-Owned Contractors
Hosted by LiUNA!
One year after launching the Laborers Investment Fund & Team Program (LIFT), the Laborers’ International Union of North American (LiUNA!) returns to share the impact of this groundbreaking initiative. LIFT was created to strengthen and scale disadvantaged contractors through targeted investment, technical support, and strategic partnerships. In its first year, the program helped fuel business growth, expand union participation, and empower communities across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Join LiUNA! leaders to hear real success stories, key lessons learned, and how LIFT continues to drive inclusive economic development in Maryland’s construction industry.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Local Government Safety, Compliance, and Notification Best Practices
Hosted by Mitel
Discover how local governments are modernizing safety through integrated communication systems. This session will explore best practices for deploying real-time alerts across desktop, mobile, and on-site devices using customizable triggers like panic buttons, emergency calls, and environmental sensors. Learn how to deliver targeted, multimedia notifications—audio, visual, and text—for faster response. Speakers will also cover key compliance mandates, including Alyssa’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act, and highlight how centralized management, analytics, and built-in redundancy improve system reliability, visibility, and emergency response readiness.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025
LGIT – A Trusted Resource in Good Times and Bad
Hosted by LGIT
Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) is more than just an insurance provider. We offer programs and services that support county governments in their mission to serve communities. LGIT helps enhance operational effectiveness, address challenges, and prepare for and respond to a crisis. This showcase will highlight the value-added services that set LGIT apart, demonstrating their commitment to assisting local governments in overcoming obstacles and staying resilient. Join this session to discover how LGIT is a trusted partner in both good times and bad, ensuring counties remain strong and responsive.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Building Responsible AI for Public Services: Lessons from Nava’s Chatbot Pilot
Hosted by Nava
How can we build AI tools that are both effective and trustworthy for public-facing services? Join us to learn how Nava Public Benefit Corporation partnered with social-services organizations to develop and pilot a generative AI chatbot that assists staff who help families navigate and apply for services like SNAP and Medicaid. Speakers will share Nava’s human-centered, iterative approach; results from real-world testing; and lessons that can inform your own responsible AI work—whether in social services, health, or other domains. This session is for anyone exploring how to apply AI in government while centering responsibility, trust, and staff experience.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Mental Health Matters – A Focus on Women
Hosted by Cigna Healthcare
Women’s mental health is crucial because it impacts all aspects of their lives, including relationships, self-esteem, work, and even physical health, and is often influenced by unique biological, psychological, and societal factors. Join Cigna Healthcare for a discussion about: women and vitality, understanding imposter syndrome, engagement and communication strategies, and medical services to support women through all stages of life. Men are encouraged to attend also to learn how they can support the women in their life, both at home and at work.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Curbing Rising Healthcare Costs for Your Medicare Retiree Population
Hosted by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
As the Maryland workforce ages and budgets continue to tighten, local governments are re-evaluating the healthcare benefits offered to their retirees. Join CareFirst BCBS to learn more about the growing Medicare Advantage market in Maryland and how these plans are uniquely designed to help manage the costs of an aging population. Hear a case study on how one employer group was able to curb the tide of rising healthcare costs by implementing a Group Medicare Advantage plan for their retirees and learn best practices for those considering making the adjustment for their employees.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Power Up Your EV Strategy: Join the Future of Electric Mobility with ezVOLTz
Hosted by ezVOLTz
Looking to supercharge your community’s EV infrastructure? Don’t miss this dynamic session featuring ezVOLTz, a NASPO-awarded leader in EV charging solutions tailored for local governments. Whether you’re ready to self-fund or prefer a hands-off Charge Point Operator (CPO) model, we’ve got the flexibility to fit your goals and funding landscape. Discover how our intelligent platform helps counties deploy, manage, and optimize EV charging networks, building the digital backbone, with real-time data, dynamic load management, and a seamless driver experience. Learn how ezVOLTz can accelerate your transition toward a sustainable, scalable, and connected transportation network of tomorrow, today. Let’s drive sustainable mobility—together.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Chesapeake Employers’ 2025 Summer Report
Hosted by Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company
Attend this session for information about how Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company – Maryland’s largest writer of workers’ compensation insurance – can serve your county! Learn about 2025, including new rates, corporate dividends, and best practices.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape: Managing Costs and Complexity
Hosted by Keenan Pharmacy Services
Keenan & Associates will lead a session exploring the fast-changing pharmacy landscape. The presentation will cover rising specialty drug costs, the growing use of GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss, and the financial impact on employers and patients. Attendees will also gain insights into the evolving role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), current legislative developments, and the adoption of biosimilars. With a focus on cost containment and improved clinical outcomes, the session aims to equip public sector leaders with strategies to better manage pharmacy benefits and healthcare spending.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Finding Your Community a GEM of a Grant
Hosted by Maryland Energy Administration
Join the Maryland Energy Administration as we unveil the newly re-tooled Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program. Through the program, the agency will be offering an infusion of more than $50 million in funding to support local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities. The funding will enable sustainable, long-term, clean energy projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development. Come learn more about the types of clean energy projects you could bring to your community.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday, August 15, 2025
Leave it to American Fidelity
Hosted by American Fidelity
Manual leave management can put your organization at risk. Becoming familiar with these potential risks can help you understand how important it is to have a more reliable way to handle employee leave. How will you handle it? Are you ready to comply? This presentation by American Fidelity will help you understand leave compliance expectations so you can help reduce the risk to your organization.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Reimagining Care: How AI and Technology Are Powering the Future of Healthcare
Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
This session explores how a large integrated healthcare organization uses technology and AI to improve care delivery and clinical outcomes. Speakers will discuss responsible AI—focusing on ethical, transparent, and explainable tools—and why eliminating bias is essential to building trust and delivering equitable care. Our goal is to strengthen patient connections, surface relevant insights at the point of care, and support better care decisions by equipping clinicians with smart, intuitive tools. By integrating advanced technology into clinical practice, Kaiser Permanente is making care more seamless, efficient, and high-quality. Join this session to learn how these innovations are helping Kaiser Permanente enhance the patient experience and transform how healthcare is delivered.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
County Cash Quest: Unlocking Hidden Revenue
Hosted by three+one
Test your county’s financial savvy with County Cash Quest—a Jeopardy-style game showcasing how data-driven decisions can uncover hidden revenue and maximize public funds. Powered by cashVest® by three+one, this interactive challenge puts financial strategy to the test. Contestants will navigate real-world scenarios, from optimizing cash flow for essential services to maximizing short-term investments. Every decision strengthens your county’s financial future! Compete for prizes while sharpening your financial instincts in this fast-paced, high-energy game. Join us for County Cash Quest—where strategy meets opportunity, and every move makes a difference.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Innovate to Elevate: Smart Tech for Smarter Government
Hosted by DMI, Inc.
With tightening budgets, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change, counties must do more with less. This panel will explore successful private sector strategies that have been implemented to save money and boost efficiency and delve into how local governments can apply these same strategies. This session explores practical solutions that can be implemented like reducing telecom expenses, leveraging AI to streamline decision-making and operations, and managing cloud costs. Speakers will break down these proven approaches in clear, non-technical terms and share real-world examples of how Maryland’s counties can adopt them to stretch taxpayer dollars further and streamline services. Join this session to learn how smart technology choices—already driving savings in the private sector—can help your county stay innovative, responsive, and financially sustainable in an era of fiscal challenges.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Social Security: The Choice of a Lifetime
Hosted by Nationwide Retirement Solutions
One of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your retirement income is when to file for Social Security benefits. Get informed about your options; doing so could mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars over an average retirement.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Public Amenities: Leveraging Your Public Spaces to Improve the Quality of Life in Your Community
Hosted by Sparks@Play
Public Spaces are an important part of the community. Today many of these spaces drive your community flow, the demographics and makeup of your inhabitants or future inhabitants. This session will explore the various amenities available and how you can leverage these spaces to make your community the best version it can be! Come explore the myriad of amenities that create spaces that will inspire passion and honor your communities!
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 11:30 AM – Noon
Zero Trust and Privilege Access Management with BeyondTrust and Friends
Hosted by Beyond Trust
In this panel discussion, we’ll explore how BeyondTrust integrates Zero Trust principles with Privileged Access Management (PAM) to secure the modern enterprise. Zero Trust demands that no user or system is inherently trusted—access must be continuously verified. BeyondTrust enforces this by granting just-in-time, least-privilege access and robust session monitoring, ensuring users have only the access they need, when they need it. We’ll discuss how this approach reduces attack surfaces, mitigates insider threats, and supports compliance. Join us as we examine real-world strategies and technologies driving secure digital transformation through Zero Trust and intelligent PAM.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Take an On-Site Energy Audit Tour
Hosted by Pepco
Join Delmarva Power, Pepco, and the Clean Energy Center at Penn College for an instructional energy analysis tour of the Roland Powell Convention Center. Throughout this tour, participants will gain valuable insights into effective strategies that can boost their facility’s energy efficiency. No matter the size or age of a building, this tour will provide participants with solutions to create more comfortable environments, all while reducing energy usage and saving costs. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by sending an email to buildingtour@icf.com.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Prevention Matters: How Maryland’s Shock Trauma Center is Leading the Charge Against Preventable Injuries
Hosted by The UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center – Sponsored by University of Maryland Medical System
This session will highlight the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center’s statewide initiatives aimed at reducing preventable injury and violence across Maryland. Learn about their comprehensive prevention programs, including STOP THE BLEED®, which empowers bystanders to provide life-saving aid, and targeted efforts to reduce falls, motor vehicle crashes, and head and spinal cord injuries. Additionally, discover the impactful work of their hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP), which addresses the root causes of interpersonal violence and supports recovery beyond the hospital walls. Attendees will gain practical insights into building safer communities and how to partner in injury prevention.
Date/Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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