2026 MDDC Awards and Conference

MDDC will hold its annual conference and awards lunch on Friday May 8 from 9 am – 2:30 pm at the Doubletree Annapolis hotel. Join colleagues and industry experts for two sets of panels and discussions on topics of interest, speed networking in our new “Mixing Bowl” session, and the presentation of Best of Show awards during a festive Mexican buffet lunch.

Do you need a room for night before the conference? The DoubleTree Hotel Annapolis has provided us a room block. Book here.

Early Bird Pricing Available Until April 8th

Conference Schedule for Friday, May 8th

More information available as speakers are finalized

Registration 
9:00 am –9:30 am Enjoy networking and coffee before the program begins.

Mixing Bowl
9:30 am – 10:15 am Real life discussions on various subjects in small groups. Including speed mentoring from industry veterans or untangling your toughest problems for discussion.

Training & Discussion tracks—Session 1
10:15 am —11:00 am
Discussions led by industry experts on a variety of topics. Speakers will be added as they are confirmed.

Training & Discussion tracks—Session 2
11:15 am — noon
Discussions led by industry experts on a variety of topics. Speakers will be added as they are confirmed.

Buffet Lunch; Keynote Speaker
12:10pm —1:00 pm (Mainsail)

Awards Program
1:00—2:30 pm The Best of Show winners of the 2025 contest will be honored with a recap of first and second place winners. Organization-wide honors will be awarded, including Best Moves, Designer of the Year, Website of General Excellence, Editorial Rookie or the Year and the James S. Keat FOIA award.

Our First and Second Place awards broadcasts will post the week of May 5th. Go to our MDDC YouTube channel to see all our winners.