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The Towson Growth Summit is the hottest new speaker/networking series
uncovering unique growth stories curated from Towson, the county seat.
Topic: Workforce Development & AI
📅 March 31, 2026 4 PM - 7PM
🏟️ Towson's StarTUp at The Armory
🍸 Networking over Cocktails & Light Fare
🎙️ Expert Speaker Panel with AI's top Thinkers in Maryland
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TOP TEN REASON’S TO ATTEND
Make smarter AI decisions before you invest your time or money
The summit is designed to help you avoid big, panicked investments in AI by cutting through the hype and giving you a clear, grounded understanding of what AI can and can’t do for your business or career.Hear from the region’s top AI and workforce leaders
Senior executives and local experts from Greater Baltimore County/City will share how they’re actually using AI in hiring, training, and operations, not just repeating marketing buzzwords.Begin to Build a practical AI game plan
You’ll walk away with concrete ideas for how to apply AI in your own organization—whether that’s automating repetitive tasks, improving customer service, or upskilling staff—tailored to your specific needs and constraints.Focus on people, not machines
The conversation centers on how AI impacts real people in the workforce, from ethics and job design to mental health and career mobility, so you leave thinking about humans first and technology second.Grapple with AI ethics and safety
The panel will tackle hard questions about AI ethics, bias, and responsible use, helping you think through how to deploy AI safely and fairly in your workplace.Protect Maryland’s economic future
With Maryland losing over 120,000 residents in four years, workforce development is a critical economic issue. This summit connects you directly to the strategies local leaders are using to keep talent and opportunity in Towson and Baltimore County.High‑value networking in one evening
Over cocktails and light fare before and after the speakers, you can connect with business owners, hiring managers, tech professionals, educators, and economic‑development leaders who are all wrestling with AI and workforce challenges.Stay ahead of the curve at an affordable cost
For $45–$65 you get a curated evening of expert insights, panel discussion, and networking—fraction of the cost of many other AI or tech conferences, with all the local relevance you need.Support positive, local media
The event is produced by The Towson Torch, a local‑driven outlet focused on telling growth‑oriented stories about Towson and the surrounding area, so your attendance helps sustain independent, community‑centered journalism.Contribute to a smarter regional AI conversation
By attending, you help shape how Towson and Baltimore County think about AI, not as a fear exercise, but as a tool to build better jobs, stronger companies, and more inclusive opportunities for everyone.
And if that wasn’t enough check out these panelists!
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
Shaffer will share insights on how AI is transforming marketing, communications, and community engagement in healthcare and beyond. At GBMC, he leads marketing, communications, and external affairs, and drives responsible adoption of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and DAX Copilot. Shaffer is pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University and holds AI-related certifications from MIT, IBM, Vanderbilt University, and the Michigan Ross School of Business
Dr. Anupam Joshi, Chief AI Officer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Dr. Joshi has been with UMBC for nearly 30 years, leading the university’s strategic direction for AI and computing. His work spans cybersecurity, data privacy, and distributed AI systems serving critical infrastructure. A fellow of IEEE, Joshi earned his B.Tech from IIT Delhi, and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. He has authored more than 300 papers, holds nine patents, and secured over $22 million in research funding.
Chris Motz, Chief Partnership Officer and Head of Global Workforce Development, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Motz will discuss the partnerships, pipelines, and programs needed to prepare people for high-demand careers. His leadership focuses on aligning education and industry to meet evolving workforce needs and expand economic opportunity. Motz holds advanced degrees from Huntington College, Ball State University, and Purdue Global Law School, and is a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.
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