Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) East
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | North Bethesda Marriott & Conference Center, 5928 Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda, MD 20852, MD, 20852, United States
A full-day regional event focused on development projects, investments trends, affordability outlook, consumer demands, economic insights and more
What You’ll Learn

With the notable decline in multifamily housing starts and units under construction, what strategies should developers and investors consider to effectively navigate these market challenges?
As rent prices continue to rise, how can multifamily developers and property managers balance the need for rent increases with tenant retention strategies?
In light of the decrease in multifamily units under construction and the growing supply of newly completed units, how can developers and investors adjust their strategies to align construction activities with evolving demand? What are best practices for managing labor shortages and high construction costs?
With the increase in vacancy rates to 6.1% and variations across metro areas, what key factors are driving these changes? How can property managers and developers address these factors to stabilize occupancy levels and optimize rental income?
Given Freddie Mac’s forecast of muted multifamily performance due to high new supply and slow rent growth, how can investors and developers strategically position themselves for long-term growth in the multifamily sector?
Facing challenges such as low rental growth, rising operating expenses, and increased insurance costs, what strategies can multifamily property owners use to effectively manage margins and remain attractive to lenders?
Considering the upcoming election, how might these political shifts impact commercial real estate development, zoning regulations, and affordable housing availability?

How You’ll Do More Business: The multifamily sector is facing significant challenges, with declining housing starts and units under construction, while rent prices continue to rise, impacting inflation and tenant retention. At the same time, vacancy rates have increased to 6.1%, and the market is seeing a growing supply of newly completed units. With changes in the upcoming election and its impact on commercial real estate development, zoning regulations, and the availability of affordable housing, developers and investors have been put to the test to overcome these obstacles.
BMAC East is our premier multifamily event, consistently attracting over 500 attendees each year. Join us and industry leaders to explore these critical issues and gain insights into navigating the multifamily market in 2024 and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with top investors, developers, owners, and policymakers at this full-day summit designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the multifamily sector.
Who You’ll Meet: The East Coast’s multifamily experts, investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, public sector companies, city officials, architects, contractors, engineers, and property managers.
For questions, recommendations, comments, press inquiries, or interest in sponsoring, please email our Mid-Atlantic Senior Event Producer, Katie Telder, at katie.telder@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact marisa.pazik@bisnow.com no later than 7 business days prior to the event.

Electrifying the Future: Strategies for Climate Pollution Reduction
2025-01-30 13:30 - 17:00 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place Room 101, Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States
This event will examine the current state of vehicle electrification in the Washington region and provide an outlook to sustain growth.

This event is conducted in collaboration with the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
Networking Session: 1:30-2:00 pm
Opening Remarks: 2:00-2:10 pm
Panels:
State of Charge: 2:10 – 2:45 P.M.
Challenges of EV Charging at Multi-Family Housing: 2:45 – 3:30 P.M.
Making EV Charging More Accessible, Reliable, and User-Friendly: 3:45 – 4:15 P.M.
Developing a Successful Fleet Electrification Strategy: 4:15 – 5:00 P.M.
Sneak Peek: 5:00 P.M. (Conference attendance required for access.)

PACENation Summit 2025
2025-05-15 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 | Citi Bank Headquarters, 388 Greenwich st,, New York, NY, 10013, United States
The PACENation Summit is the leading national and global gathering for Property Assessed Clean Energy(PACE) financing professionals. Join PACENation as webring together hundreds of industry experts for two days of in-depth learning and networking opportunities. This year’s Summit will be hosted at Citibank HQ in NYC.
The 2025 PACENation Summit will combine in-depth learning opportunities, tailored small group interactions, and extensive networking. We cater to PACE veterans and newcomers alike, offering valuable experiences for everyone.

SEIA Finance, Tax, and Buyers Seminar
2025-06-24 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Convene, 117 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
The SEIA Finance, Tax & Buyers Seminar is a prestigious new event that connects more than 250 tax, finance, business, and legal leaders, combining content from SEIA’s long-standing Solar Goes Corporate and Finance & Tax Seminar events. Join leaders in the space for high-level networking opportunities with top solar, energy buyer and finance executives as we dive into the biggest challenges and opportunities to accelerating clean energy growth.
Developers, service providers, Fortune 500 companies and mid-market commercial entities will explore critical trends, challenges and solutions for expanding commercial and industrial use of clean energy. The top solar and finance executives will dive into the biggest challenges and opportunities around leveraging debt and equity and new and innovative sources of capital. This event will provide an in-depth look at solar and solar + storage tax updates, financing and procurement trends, market forecasts, business impacts, and policy developments. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss important developments and policy changes that will impact your business!

Renewing What's Possible (RE+25)
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00 | The Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Avenue,, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
RE+ 25 brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future and marks its 21st year as the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities. Today, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across the clean energy industry including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy.

11th Annual Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium
2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00 | Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel – Baltimore, 300 S Charles St,, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
The 11th Annual Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium is a landmark event that brings together community leaders, experts, and activists dedicated to advancing environmental justice and addressing health disparities. Now operating as a grassroots nonprofit, CEEJH INC is proud to present this transformative symposium – an immersive, hybrid experience designed to spark dialogue, share innovative solutions, and INpower communities in the face of environmental challenges. This year’s event will take place virtually on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, and in-person (hybrid) from Thursday, September 11th to Saturday, September 13th in Baltimore, MD.
2025 Theme: The People’s Agenda: Resistance, Resilience, and RESToration
This year’s theme captures our commitment to inspiring collective action and fostering community strength. Our agenda is built on the pillars of resistance against systemic inequities, resilience in the face of environmental and health challenges, and the restoration of community well-being and environmental integrity.

The 46th Annual NACPI Training and Business Conference
2025-09-14 08:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00 | The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD, 208514, United States
Don’t miss the NACPI event in Bethesda, MD, from Sept 14-17, 2025! This four-day gathering brings together consumer protection professionals, government reps, and industry experts to combat fraud, share best practices, and create a fair marketplace.

2025 Sustainability in Business Conference
2025-09-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Join us for the Fall 2025 Sustainability in Business Conference: Driving Change Through Bold Leadership, where we will explore how visionary leaders are reimagining the role of business in addressing today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. This half-day event invites industry impact leaders, students, faculty, and mission-driven organizations to engage in conversations on the state of sustainability and how we can move from ambition to action.
Conversations will focus on issues surrounding three main areas:

Food in Sustainability
Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance
Fashion in Sustainability

Maryland Nonprofits 2025 Annual Conference
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime blvd,, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
MANOAC25, the Maryland Nonprofits 2025 Annual Conference, is a two-day event dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector through connection, learning, and inspiration. This year’s conference is centered on building organizational resilience, advancing equity, and fostering collective action.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, staff member, board member, or sector partner, MANOAC25 is designed with you in mind. Come ready to connect with sector experts, deepen your skills, and explore new strategies to elevate your organization’s mission and effectiveness.
The Comptroller’s second annual “Bridging Communities Conference” as part of Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference (MANOAC25). The MANOAC25 is on Oct 9 at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights. The Bridging Communities Conference will take place at the same location on Oct 8 (half day, from 9 to 12:30).
The Bridging Communities Day will be focused on work in the nonprofit space that the Comptroller has been focused on over the past year: community development. Here is a draft agenda:

8:30am: doors open, coffee, breakfast, networking
9am: Comptroller welcome and opening remarks
9:30am – 10:15am: Panel 1: Maryland Community Investment Corporation – community revitalization
10:15am – 11am: Panel 2: Maryland Clean Energy Center – MoCo Green Bank
11:15am – 12pm: Panel 3: Community development state tax credits

2025 Maryland Clean Energy Center Summit
2025-10-14 08:00 - 2025-10-15 17:00 | College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, 20783, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit. It will be bringing together leaders in policy, finance, and innovation to address pressing energy challenges and advance solutions that boost our economic standing.
The event will feature two full days of discussions and activities, kicking off with an opening luncheon, roundtables, and a climate tech exchange on Tuesday, October 14th, followed by a full day of impactful programming on Wednesday, October 15th.
This year’s theme, Balancing Supply, Demand & Sustainability: Innovation in the Energy Marketplace, is scheduled for October 14-15 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Session Title: Roundtable V: The Future of Building Energy Performance & Resilience
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Format: Roundtable Discussion
Session Description: Improving building performance is key to energy efficiency and resilience. Learn how policies like Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), virtual power plants, energy storage, and security initiatives are driving progress in the built environment.
Session Title: Track C: Innovative Solutions, Breakout Session I: Funding Maryland’s Climate Goals
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15, from 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Session Description: In this session we will unlock funding opportunities in Maryland to achieve energy reduction, renewable energy adoption, climate action, and green job creation through grants, loans, rebates, and tax incentives. We’ll explore a comprehensive overview of innovative funding mechanisms available at the state, local, utility, and federal levels to implement energy efficiency upgrades and install renewable energy systems, empowering you to leverage these resources for impactful projects.

2025 OFN Conference
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00 | Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, DC, 20009, United States
At a time when our nation needs bold solutions for job creation, affordable housing development, disaster relief, and place-based opportunity, CDFIs are answering the call.
For more than 40 years, the community development finance industry has invested capital where it’s needed most in rural, urban, and Native communities. Our investments have fueled economic growth and built thriving communities nationwide.
And we’re just getting started.
From October 20-23, more than 2,100 CDFI practitioners, investors, funders, policymakers, and partners will gather in Washington, D.C., for OFN41. This year’s theme — Opportunity Next — builds on the foundation of the last four decades and charts a future driven by innovation, capital access, and bold leadership.
Through thought-provoking plenaries, breakout sessions, training, Capitol Hill advocacy, and tours of CDFI impact, we’ll explore what’s now — and what’s next — for our industry.

Green build International Conference
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-07 17:00 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St,, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Join industry leaders at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, presented in partnership with USGBC. Explore the latest in green building trends, including LEED v5, Passive House design, ESG strategies, climate resilience, and wellness-focused architecture. This premier event empowers professionals to shape a healthier, more sustainable future through cutting-edge standards and energy-efficient solutions

Novogradac 2025 Fall Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference
2025-11-06 08:00 - 2025-11-07 17:00 | The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown, 2401 M Street NW, Washington DC, DC, 20037, United States
Essential insight for clean energy professionals
Connect with professionals driving progress in renewable energy finance during our fall renewable energy tax credits conference. Attendees will gain timely insights into the evolving landscape of clean energy incentives, with discussion centered around policy developments, market trends and practical approaches to structuring deals.
Whether you’re an investor, developer, consultant or advocate, this event offers a valuable opportunity to expand your network and stay informed on the latest in renewable energy tax credit financing. Take advantage of in-person conversations with key stakeholders and peers working to advance clean energy projects nationwide.

2025 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Graduate Hotel, 126 West St,, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
ALEI hosts an Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference annually. This event attracts agricultural service providers, attorneys, educators, environmentalists, producers, landowners, policymakers, and students to discuss the complex intersection of environmental regulation and agriculture in Maryland. ALEI prides itself on hosting an event that brings agriculture and conservation experts together in a forum that allows for exchanging ideas and education for conference attendees on current legal topics of interest.
This year’s conference will be held in person on November 10, 2025, at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis. Registration is now available!

CHESSA Solar Focus Conference 2025
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
For over 15 years, Solar Focus has been the premier gathering for solar and storage professionals in the Chesapeake Bay region. Hosted by CHESSA, this annual conference brings together industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders to discuss key trends, policy developments, and the future of clean energy.
Solar Focus provides a platform for in-depth discussions on the evolving solar and storage landscape, offering insights into market growth, technology advancements, and regulatory updates. The event fosters collaboration between businesses, policymakers, and advocates, helping to shape the future of solar and energy storage in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Whether you are an industry veteran or new to the field, Solar Focus is an opportunity to stay informed, connect with key stakeholders, and engage with the region’s clean energy community.

Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) East
2025-12-02 08:00 - 18:00 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Dive into the latest trends shaping multifamily, including investment strategies, development pipelines, capital markets, rent growth, supply & demand, economic shifts, policy impact and more.

SCIENTISTS SERVING COMMUNITIES Community Workshop Advancing Climate Resilience in Maryland
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-21 17:00 | Adele H. Stamp Student Union, 3972 Campus Dr, College Park, MD, 20740-3823, United States
Scientists Serving Communities (SSC) is the Climate Resilience Network’s annual forum between University of Maryland experts and Maryland community leaders to discuss ongoing environmental issues facing Maryland community leaders, stakeholders, and decision-makers and identify how emerging research can strengthen community climate resilience efforts. This workshop is attended by a diverse group of participants, including policymakers, researchers, community advocates, and industry professionals. With SSC, the Climate Resilience Network hopes to bridge the gap between academic research and practical implementation in community settings.
Takeaways
Stakeholders and researchers should gain knowledge about the challenges that need to be
addressed in different subject areas to move research science into applied science. At a minimum, stakeholders should leave the workshop with several points of contact in subject matter that is most relevant to their efforts in the community. Ideally, longer lasting collaborative efforts are started at the workshop that carry on-the-ground, co-developed projects that Do Good in the region.
Fee
SSC attendance is free of charge for stakeholders, experts, and researchers.

2026 Future Harvest Conference
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-01-23 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 VETERANS PL, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
The Mid-Atlantic’s leading agricultural gathering, the Future Harvest Conference, returns January 22–23, 2026 in Silver Spring, MD.
This year’s theme, “Pivot, Care, Grow: Farmers and Communities Building Together,” emphasizes collaboration and resilience across the region’s food system.
Farmers, food system professionals, homesteaders, and agtivists will come together for two days of keynote addresses, interactive sessions, and networking. Special highlights include a local-food happy hour and farmer bingo.
The conference draws small- to mid-scale growers of fruits, vegetables, flowers, poultry, and small ruminants, alongside vendors and organizations offering seeds, feed, machinery, fencing, infrastructure, land management, and more.
Organizers note that the event is also a prime opportunity for businesses and institutions to connect with the agricultural community, showcase their values, and build long-term visibility in the Mid-Atlantic foodshed.

Green Career Exploration, Talent Development & Tech Resources Conference
2026-02-19 09:00 - 13:30 | 21 Church Street, 21 Church St, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Join the Montgomery County Green Bank, MoCo Green Futures, and the FH Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center for an energizing conference designed to bring together leaders, innovators, and professionals advancing the green energy sector in our region. This event will explore sustainable building practices, emerging green technologies, funding opportunities, and real-world strategies for creating healthier, more resilient communities.
This conference will convene property owners and managers, community leaders, trade professionals, and aspiring green energy workers for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Together, we will:

Promote sustainable workforce development by sharing insights from community leaders, industry experts, and individuals building careers in green energy.
Explore green building practices and technologies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive environmental impact.
Highlight workforce pathways and opportunities, including certifications, technical assistance, and programs that support new and transitioning workers in the sector.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your property with green upgrades, deepen your knowledge of sustainable technologies, or explore career opportunities in the growing clean energy field, this event is for you.
By registering for and attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded. These images and recordings may be used by Montgomery County Green Bank and partner organizations for promotional, marketing, and communications purposes.

The Milken Institute: 2026 Future of Finance seminar
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | Milken Institute, 730 15th St NW, Washington DC, DC, 20005, United States
Future of Finance 2026 brings together investors, policymakers, and innovators to explore how financial systems can better support economic mobility and long-term resilience. The event focuses on real-world strategies shaping the future of finance in the United States and globally. The gathering showcases expertise from across our programmatic workstreams and highlights partners who are building best practices and inspiring outcomes-based investments in the United States and globally.
This year’s event will explore critical themes shaping the future of finance, including financial technology and innovation, lifetime financial security, community resilience, pathways to expanding access to capital, and key trends in geo-economics. In addition to thought- provoking discussions, the forum provides a unique platform for cross-sector networking, peer-to-peer collaboration, and government innovation.
