The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) is pleased to host its 39th annual conference at the Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center. This year will feature 1-1/2 days of current topical sessions. The conference fee of $130 for early-bird attendees ($145 after August 31) and $75 for students includes the conference, lunch, a tour, dinner and reception on Tuesday, and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. 

Registration and check-in at the Event Center start at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, followed by the Open Meetings Act training and events and sessions to be announced. 

Thursday's sessions, October 26, will begin with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and continue to adjournment at 5:00 p.m. 

The MPCA has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Clarion for October 24th and 25th. To learn more and book a room, please visit the MPCA Conference Room Block page. 

The MPCA Conference offers Planning Commissioners, Board of Appeals members, and anyone interested in citizen planning an opportunity to learn, share experiences, and exchange ideas. 

A full list of event details and an agenda will be posted closer to the date of the event. 

Location 

Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center
5400 Holiday Drive
Frederick, MD 21703