21st 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 over 175 engineers, planners, water resource professionals, and NFIP Coordinators.

We will have networking opportunities, vendor exhibits, and a packed agenda with approximately 20 technical presentations. Six (6) CECs from ASFPM are CONFIRMED for this event.

See below for more information on:

• Agenda Hours
• Keynote Speaker
• Speaker Topics & Agenda
• Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
• Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
• 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:

Our Keynote Speaker, Chad M. Berginnis, CFM, Executive Director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers, will present Policies, Programs and Resources: What’s New in the World of Floodplain Management.

OTHER SPEAKER TOPICS:

• MDE State of the State & Updates to the Maryland Model Floodplain Ordinance
• MDEM State of the State & Updates to the Maryland Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Stormwater Management: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Part II (2025)
• The Confluence – Creating Synergies to Meet Complementary Needs in Flooding and Water Quality
• Tactical Green Infrastructure: Small-Scale Interventions with Big Impacts in Urban Drainage
• Stormwater Management – Team Approach From Design to Construction to Maintenance
• Managed Retreat: Continuing the Conversation through Guided Communication
• Big Elkton Flooding Along the Big Elk Creek
• GIS and Python-Based Workflow for Curve Number Estimation in Maryland Using Zoning and Soil Data
• Unlock the Potential of the NOAA's Sea Level Calculator & MD Coastal Flood Explorer
• From Curiosity to Careers: Mentoring the NextGen Floodplain Management Workforce
• Buyer Beware! Considerations of Adopting AI into Floodplain and Stormwater Management
• From Flood Damage to Due Process: Managing Unsafe Structures, Occupancy: Notifications, Due Process, and Legal Preparedness
• Assessing Flood Risk and Building Community Awareness through Realistic 3D Model Visualization in Virtual Reality

You can see the full agenda here:

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!

Gold Sponsors Include:

Bronze Sponsors Include:

CURRENT EXHIBITORS INCLUDE:

• Environmental Quality Resources LLC
• Leaffilter Gutter Protection
• OptiRTC
• OTT Hydromet
• PaveDrain

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*- $155
• Federal Govt Employees* - $175
• Private Sector / Consultant - $195

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

To register, click "GET TICKETS" above

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

The Maritime Conference Center has a limited block of sleeping rooms. The guest room rate is $165.00/per night + taxes (Single Occupancy) which includes WiFi, airport/train station shuttle service, dinner buffet (5-6:30pm) and breakfast. Double occupancy is $210.00/per night + taxes.

To make a reservation, visit this link or call Hotel Reservations at (410) 859-5700 and mention the Annual MAFSM Conference. Please call before October 14, 2025 to secure the best 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 $15 processing fee until October 24, 2025. After that date, no refunds will be offered, but you may send a substitute by emailing their information to Laura@MAFSM.org