The Banner's Impact Maryland 2026

Impact Maryland returns with a bold new vision—and a powerful new home at the newly constructed theater at Northwest Building at M&T Bank Stadium’s North Plaza. Now in its fourth year, The Banner’s signature ideas conference is evolving into a more dynamic, immersive experience reimagined through a distinctly Maryland lens. Across one unforgettable day, leaders from business, healthcare, technology, sports, culture, media, education, and public life will come together for big conversations about what’s next for Maryland—and the people shaping it.

Expect provocative ideas, unexpected pairings, live storytelling, cultural moments, and conversations that move beyond policy to explore leadership, innovation, resilience, wellness, trust, opportunity, and community.

This year's venue is the Northwest Building at M&T Bank Stadium’s North Plaza. Guests should plan to enter from the North Plaza, which is currently Gate A Entrance/ off of Hamburg. Please note that complimentary parking is available in LOT B. Find a map here.

Early bird tickets now on sale.

VIP Pass + VIP Networking tickets include:

• Preferred Seating

• VIP lounge with coffee, water, bites, and productivity stations available throughout the day 

• VIP drink reception with complimentary cocktails (to happen after the conference, VIP reception will conclude at 7:30pm) and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Capital Grille 

• 6-month subscription to The Baltimore Banner *for new subscribers only  

• Welcome continental breakfast 

• Access to sessions from inspirational thought leaders

• Each ticket includes lunch onsite at the venue

• Complimentary parking in Lot B

Impact Pass:

• Welcome continental breakfast

• Access to sessions from inspirational thought leaders

• Access to water, coffee, and limited snacks throughout the day 

• Each ticket includes lunch onsite at the venue

• Complimentary parking in Lot B 

Visit ImpactMaryland.com for all details of the event.

The Banner’s Impact Maryland is in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and Medicine and presented by Southwest Airlines.

Pioneer Sponsors: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CFG Bank, Fello, Kennedy Krieger, Relentless Events, Results for America, T. Rowe Price, Unitedhealthcare, University of Maryland Medical System, and Whiting-Turner.

Strategic Sponsors: Kaiser Permanente, M&T Bank, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Towson University, and United Therapeutics.

Fellow Sponsors: Giant