Date/Time: May 28th, 2026, 12:30-4pm ET
Place: Guiness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Admission: Ticket required
More information & to register: https://mddcdec.com/2026/04/24/maryland-export-day-2026/
Each year, the MD/DC DEC hosts a “Maryland Export Day” networking event to highlight the importance of exporting and its contributions to the Maryland economy and showcases Maryland exporters and celebrate their achievements, milestones, and partnerships.
At this event, you will:
- Learn about Lockheed Martin’s export activities and how Maryland companies can be a part of their supplying chain in exporting.
- learn about AI and cyber security, and how to protect your business from AI cyber-attacks.
- Hear from VIP speakers from Federal, State and Local Governments
- Connect with the best international business experts in the region
- Explore various ”Exporting Resources” from Maryland partners that offer information for inter international initiatives, such as the ExportMD grant.
- Tour the Brewery complex and learn about the Guinness Brewery story.
Speakers:
- Dr. Kimberly Brown, Chair, MD/D.C. District Export Council
- Jose Maciel, USEAC Baltimore
- Bradley McKinney, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Commercial Service at the International Trade Administration, U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
- John Gilstrap, Assistant Secretary for Industry, International & Innovation, Maryland Department of Commerce
- Michael K. Jackson, Senior International Trade Specialist
- Corey Bullock, Director, Global Government Affairs, Tenable
- Abby Lilly, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lockheed-Martin
Organized by the Maryland/Washington D.C. District Export Council (MD/D.C. DEC) and the U.S. Commercial Service (U.S. Department of Commerce).
Image is from the MD/D.C. DEC website.
