2026 Future Harvest Conference
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-01-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
