If you attend only one event related to AI this year,
you’ll want to make it the Towson Growth Summit!
AI is reshaping every phase of the workforce, from hiring and training to productivity and ethics.
We have assembled the TOP AI EXPERTS in Maryland to help us all wade through the uncertainty to formulate actionable approaches to properly adopt, implement, and invest in AI, whether for your business or your job.
You’ll Network and You’ll Learn:
The future role of humans in a tech-driven economy
Ethical questions shaping AI policy and practice
Practical steps for local businesses to embrace AI without fear
Don’t miss what this stellar panel has to say!
Tickets are selling fast - this event will also sell out!
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Hosted by 🔥 Towson Torch, together with:
Panelists:
Kimberley Metzell, Director of AI, Quantum, and Cyber at the Maryland Department of Commerce
Greg Shaffer, Chief Marketing Officer, GBMC HealthCare
Dr. Anupam Joshi, Chief AI Officer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Chris Motz, Chief Partnership Officer and Head of Global Workforce Development, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Event Details:
📅 March 31, 2026 | 4 PM - 7 PM
🏟️ Towson's StarTUp at The Armory, 307 Washington Ave
🎙️A panel of Maryland’s top experts on AI discusses the future of work.
HOSTED BY: 🔥 The Towson Torch, The Towson Chamber of Commerce, Mid-Atlantic Properties, and The StarTUp at The Armory
Agenda
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Networking with Cocktails, Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Speaker Panel
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Cocktails, Refreshments, & More Networking
Tickets
✏️ What you’ll learn
We’ve assembled Maryland’s brightest minds in AI and workforce innovation for one powerhouse panel designed to help you step back, take a deep breath, and cut through the uncertainty associated with AI.
🔮What to Expect:
Real stories from leaders pioneering AI strategies across industries
Myth-busting insights that separate hype from reality
Guidance for developing an AI game plan that aligns with your career or business
⚛️ Why It Matters:
AI is reshaping every phase of the workforce—from hiring and training to productivity and ethics. This discussion will zero in on:
The future role of humans in a tech-driven economy
Ethical questions shaping AI policy and practice
Practical steps for local businesses to embrace AI without fear
‼️ Don’t wait—tickets are selling fast - this event will sell out.
Join us and be part of Baltimore County’s most forward-thinking conversation on AI, work, and the future.
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Panelist Bio’s
Kimberley Metzell, Director of AI, Quantum, and Cyber at the Maryland Department of Commerce, will serve as moderator. Metzell will frame the discussion across technology, workforce, and economic development, highlighting how statewide policy and industry collaboration can position Maryland—and communities like Towson and Baltimore County—as hubs for innovation-driven growth. |
Greg Shaffer, Chief Marketing Officer, GBMC HealthCare |
Dr. Anupam Joshi, Chief AI Officer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) |
Chris Motz, Chief Partnership Officer and Head of Global Workforce Development, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) |
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