22nd Annual MAFSM Conference

The Maryland Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Managers (MAFSM) Annual Conference attracts attendees from local, state, and federal government, as well as the private sector throughout Maryland and surrounding states. Each year, it attracts approximately 200 engineers, planners, water resource professionals, and NFIP Coordinators.

We will have networking opportunities, vendor exhibits, and a packed agenda with approximately 20 technical presentations. Your registration includes a 1-year membership to MAFSM.

Six (6) CECs from ASFPM are also PENDING for this event.

See below for more information on:

• Agenda Hours
• Keynote Speaker
• Breakout Sessions / Conference Agenda
• Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
• Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
• Scholarships
• Registration Fees
• Hotel Room Block
• More Info!

AGENDA HOURS:

• 7:30am-8:30am: Registration & Continental Breakfast
• 8:30am: Conference Begins
• 11:45am-1pm: Hosted Lunch
• 5:00pm: Conference Adjourn
• 5:00pm-6:00pm: Cocktail Reception (Optional)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

MAFSM is excited to announce that the 2026 Keynote Speaker is Elizabeth Duffy, Washington Liaison, Association of State Floodplain Managers! Her topic is Federal Flood Policy in Transition: What Maryland Communities Could Expect in 2027.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

• My CFM® Experience: Tips, Tricks, and Resources for Navigating the CFM® Exam
• Building Large Solutions from Small Models: Lessons in Scalability and Performance
• Innovation in Simplicity: Coastal Graduated Flood Risk Mapping
• Substantial Improvement Evaluations Process for the Riverine Environment for Non-Damaged Structures
• Annual Walking of Floodplains; A Case Study
• Building Flood Resilience from the Inside Out: Aligning People, Process, and Purpose
• Washington DC’s Innovative Approach to Identify and Mitigate Urban Flood Hazards
• Launching a Non-Regulatory Flood Mitigation Program in Virginia - The Loudoun County Story
• Beyond the Flood Map: Turning Community Concerns into Actionable Resilience Projects
• Stormwater Management, The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Part III
• Comparative Evaluation of HEC-RAS 6.7 Integrated Pipe Networks and PCSWMM for Urban Stormwater and Watershed Modeling
• Linking Coastal Flood Risk Across Scales: Relative Sea-Level Change, Compound Flooding, and Adaptation in Baltimore
• From Hydraulics to Scour: Comparing HEC-RAS 1D/2D and SMS (SRH-2D) Workflows for Maryland Bridges
• Resilience and Recovery: Integrating 2D Hydraulic Modeling and Stream Reestablishment Following Hurricane Helene
• Accelerating Floodplain Management with AI-Powered Document Processing
• The Future of Floodplain Management Starts at the Watershed Scale
• Creating a Flood-Resilient Baltimore Through Watershed Master Plans for the City of Baltimore
• From Flood Maps to Flood Decisions: How Watershed Studies Can Help Maryland Communities Build Resilience
• AND MORE!

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

Coming soon!

MAFSM CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES:

Interested in Sponsoring or being an Exhibitor at the Annual Conference?

• Gain experience and expand your network of planners, floodplain managers, stormwater engineers, and water resource professionals from around the state
• Reach the decision-makers who need your products and services
• Enforce your brand awareness and maximize visibility
• Get CECs and maintain your CFM certification

Sponsors will receive recognition through a variety of channels. Numerous sponsorship opportunities are designed to help you maximize exposure. Below you will find the unique opportunities from which to choose. SPOTS ARE LIMITED - REGISTER NOW!

OUR GOLD SPONSOR:

OUR EXHIBITORS:

Environmental Quality Resources, Inc.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

MAFSM supports the education of its members by offering up to 10 conference scholarships/association memberships for its Annual Conference. The scholarship application period has now closed. CONGRATS to our recipients.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:

Your registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, a conference completion certificate, and a 1-year membership to MAFSM.

Fees are:

• Local / State Govt Employees*- $175
• Federal Govt Employees* - $195
• Private Sector / Consultant - $225

*No government contractors and must have a .gov email address

To register, click "RESERVE A SPOT" above

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:

The Maritime Conference Center has a limited block of sleeping rooms. The guest room rate is $169.00/per night + taxes (Single Occupancy) which includes WiFi, airport/train station shuttle service, dinner buffet (5-6:30pm) and breakfast. Double occupancy is $214.00/per night + taxes.

To make a reservation, book online here or call Hotel Reservations at (410) 859-5700 and mention the Annual MAFSM Conference. Please call before October 14, 2026 to secure the rate. Rooms are based on availability.

CONTACT:

For questions about this conference, email our Conference Director, Laura Johnson at Laura@MAFSM.org, or call (301) 257-7439.

Need to Cancel or Send a Replacement? You may cancel for a refund less a $20 processing fee until October 24, 2026. After that date, no refunds will be offered, but you may send a substitute by emailing their information to Laura@MAFSM.org