Conference

MAEOE Annual Conference

The MAEOE Annual Conference is the largest statewide environmental education conference in the nation and the only conference of its kind in the State of Maryland. The conference brings together 500+ formal and non-formal educators for preconference workshops and a conference providing discussion, collaboration, networking, exhibits, and sharing resources from the classroom, the school grounds, and the community.

The MAEOE Conference is held annually in early February.  The RFP process begins in Summer of the preceding year, with decisions typically around September.  The conference theme is announced prior to the opening of the RFP process.

Do you have great ideas, lesson plans, or favorite STEAM and/or NGSS activities you want to share? Do you have knowledge to share on Environmental Education topics? Have you had amazing success introducing new DEIJA initiatives into your programs? Now is your chance to be part of the annual conference as a presenter, exhibitor, sponsor, and attendee.

The Conference alternates location bi-annually, typically between Ocean City Maryland and the greater Baltimore area.

Set-Up: Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Exhibitor Hall Welcome (Bingo): Friday, Feb 9, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Hall Open (Exhibitor Breakfast 9:00 am): Friday, Feb 9, 2023

  • 7:30 am - 9:00 am
  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Hall Welcome (Scavenger Hunt, Dinner, Cash Bar) Sponsored by American Dairy Association Northeast (Ice Cream): Friday, Feb 9, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Exhibitor Hall Open Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Attendee Break (Morning) Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Attendee Break (Afternoon) Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Exhibitor Breakfast: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Exhibit Hall Break Down: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 4:00 pm

Non-profit Rates:

  • Special Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 6, 2024): $235.00
  • Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 20, 2024): $260.00
  • Late Pricing (After January 20, 2024): $285.00

Government Rates:

  • Special Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 6, 2024): $285.00
  • Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 20, 2024): $310.00
  • Late Pricing (After January 20, 2024): $335.00

For-profit Rates:

  • Special Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 6, 2024): $335.00
  • Early Bird Pricing (Registered by January 20, 2024): $385.00
  • Late Pricing (After January 20, 2024): $410.00
 
  • Friday Guest Breakfast: $25.00
  • Friday Guest Lunch: $35.00
  • Guest Conference Opening Reception and Happy Hour: $40.00
  • Saturday Guest Breakfast: $40.00
  • Saturday Guest Lunch: $45.00

Please be aware that attending Friday workshops or any field experiences is not included and will incur an additional cost. You may attend Saturday sessions and all speakers; these are included in the exhibitor rate for one exhibitor. Additional exhibitors or volunteers must register for the conference and for meals if not registered for each day.

MAEOE Conference Advertising 2023

Expand your reach by advertising in our conference program or through digital advertising.

Folder-Stuffing Materials: MAEOE will include your business or organization's promotional materials in our conference folder. ($90)

Digital Advertising: This year, we are introducing digital advertising at the conference, eliminating the need for a printed program. Your advertisement will be displayed throughout the conference venue on rotating slides. Locations include workshops, sessions, the registration/welcome station, the opening session, and before the keynote speaker.

  • Full Page (12 seconds): $135
  • Half Page (9 seconds): $75
  • 1/4 Page (6 seconds): $50

Please submit your advertisements (camera-ready copy, jpg, or pdf file) by January 13, 2024. For inquiries, contact us at conference@maeoe.org.

Questions?

Please e-mail Vanessa Young at conference@maeoe.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring MAEOE provides vital support and offers extensive visibility at our major events, such as the Annual Conference in February and the Annual Youth Summit in June. Throughout the year, your logo will be showcased to an audience of 10,000+ individuals across various MAEOE platforms, including workshops, social media, newsletters, website views, and other promotional materials.

Contribution of $5,000 or more includes the following:

    • Advertisement on the conference platform
    • Prominent logo placement on the MAEOE website for one year
    • Recognition as an Exhibit Hall sponsor (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Large Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 2 Conference Registrations

Contribution between $2,500 and $4,999 includes:

    • Logo featured on the MAEOE website for one year
    • Sponsorship of a speaker (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Large Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 2 Conference Registrations

Contribution between $1,500 and $2,499 offers:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Recognition as a Break sponsor (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration

Contribution between $1,000 and $1,499 provides:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration

Contribution between $500 and $999 entails:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration
  • Any amount up to $499 is highly appreciated and helps defray conference costs.
  • If you wish to sponsor MAEOE and our events, such as the conference and youth summit, please contact Laura Collard at director@maeoe.org.

Contribute to Our Silent Auction

We invite you to donate items and gift cards that will be featured in our Silent Auction during the Conference. The proceeds from this auction fund scholarships for first-time attendees of the MAEOE Conference. Thanks to generous contributions like yours, we were able to support 20 scholarship applicants last year. (The donation form will be available soon.)

Contribute to Our Silent Auction

Should you have any inquiries or require further information about the silent auction, please feel free to reach out to us via email at conference@maeoe.org