TEDCO to Highlight Maryland's Innovation Ecosystem at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
Event summary
- TEDCO announces morning keynote speakers for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo on October 27, 2026.
- Jay Perman (University System of Maryland), Anirban Basu (Sage Policy Group), and Troy LeMaile-Stovall (TEDCO) will lead discussions.
- Event to feature insights from an upcoming study on TEDCO's impact on Maryland's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- 2025 Expo attracted 1,170 attendees, with 97% reporting accomplished goals.
The big picture
TEDCO's 2026 Entrepreneur Expo underscores Maryland's focus on fostering a robust innovation ecosystem. The event highlights the state's strategy to retain entrepreneurial talent and commercialize university research, positioning Baltimore as a top city for entrepreneurs. The collaboration between TEDCO, the University System of Maryland, and Sage Policy Group signals a coordinated effort to drive economic development through targeted investments and policy insights.
What we're watching
- Ecosystem Impact
- How TEDCO's upcoming study will quantify its role in Maryland's entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem.
- Strategic Alignment
- Whether the collaboration between TEDCO and the University System of Maryland can accelerate commercialization of university research.
- Event Momentum
- The pace at which the 2026 Expo can build on the success of the 2025 event, which saw 1,170 attendees.
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