4th Annual Chesapeake Regional Innovation Summit

Get Ready for the 4th Annual Chesapeake Regional Innovation Summit!

On Wednesday, December 2, 2026, we’ll bring together the best of Maryland’s entrepreneurial spirit for an afternoon of networking, learning and collaborating with industry and innovators. Join us at AACC in Arnold to explore the vibrant ecosystem that has made Annapolis and Anne Arundel County a hub for cutting-edge businesses and dynamic startups.

The summit showcases the partnership between Anne Arundel Community College, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, MTC-CRC and the Maryland Department of Commerce.

Agenda is tentative and will be updated soon.

• 1pm: Welcome & Networking
• 1:30pm: Panel TBD
• 2pm: Panel TBD
• 3pm: ChesaPitch Competition
• 5pm: Innovation Showcase

What to expect

This year’s program is still being planned. Here’s a look at what past Innovation Summits have offered:

• Keynotes and panel discussions with successful entrepreneurs, founders and industry leaders sharing their stories, strategies and insights into the future of innovation
• A panel on growing tech ventures locally, where accelerator and incubator leaders from the region talked about the resources and realities founders need to know (2025)
• The Innovation & Entrepreneur Showcase and the ChesaPitch founder competition (2025)
• Meet and chat with local innovators

Who should attend

Whether you’re an established company looking to expand, a startup seeking support or simply curious about the business landscape in the Chesapeake region, the summit is a great place to connect and grow. Entrepreneurs and founders, industry and community leaders, AACC students and anyone interested in innovation in Anne Arundel County are welcome.