iMPACT MARYLAND Presented by Whiting-Turner will serve as new signature annual event creating an impactful dialogue around the most vital issues facing Maryland
The Baltimore Banner today announced iMPACT MARYLAND Presented by Whiting-Turner, a new signature annual event that will bring together top voices and generational leaders from across the region to create a meaningful dialogue around the most important policies and issues affecting the state.
The inaugural iMPACT MARYLAND event will take place on Oct. 10, 2023, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Theatre in Baltimore City. This historic daylong immersive event will be attended by up to one thousand attendees, including the region’s leading business, civic, health, education and nonprofit leaders, including several nationally recognized keynote speakers.
iMPACT MARYLAND Presented by Whiting-Turner will include panel discussions moderated by The Baltimore Banner’s newsroom talent and featuring the region’s most distinguished thought leaders on topics such as education, health care, economic development, public safety, sports, and more.
“In the 13 months since The Baltimore Banner launched as a nonprofit, independent local news organization, our mission has been to become an integral and vital part of the communities that we serve across Maryland as we help strengthen, unite and inspire our communities,” said Kimi Yoshino, editor in chief of The Baltimore Banner. “As part of that ongoing commitment, we are excited to announce what promises to be one of the most impactful events for the future of our region in fostering meaningful dialogue for our attendees, with a shared goal of moving our state into a more promising future.”
iMPACT MARYLAND will convene the most prominent minds locally, regionally, and nationally to serve as keynote speakers, as well as to participate in engaging and interactive panel discussions on various topics. Participants will discuss the city and state’s most urgent challenges to envision bold new ideas to transform the future of Maryland. Throughout the event, iMPACT MARYLAND will feature visionary keynote speakers, compelling panel discussions, storytelling sessions, and interactive Q&As.
Initial speakers confirmed (to date) include:
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. Schedule permitting, Gov. Moore will serve as a keynote speaker and join in a one-on-one conversation with Brian Stelter, Former CNN Anchor, Author of “Hoax”
- Calvin G. Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer, Exelon
- Tim Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Whiting-Turner
- Carim Khouzami, President and Chief Executive Officer, BGE
- Kevin W. Sowers, President, Johns Hopkins Health System and Executive Vice President, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State
A partial list of panelists (to date) include:
- John P. Angelos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Baltimore Orioles
- Beth Blauer, Associate Vice Provost for Public Sector Innovation, Johns Hopkins University
- Meryam Bouadjemi, Senior Advisor and Chair, Maryland Entertainment Council
- P. David Bramble, Managing Partner, Co-founder, MCB Real Estate
- John Brothers, President, T. Rowe Price Foundation and President, T.Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving
- Brad Chambers, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MedStar Health
- Tierra Dorsey, President, Central Scholarship Bureau
- Jason Gay, Sports and Humor Columnist, The Wall Street Journal
- MaryAnne Gilmartin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MAG Partners
- Dan Griffis, President of Global Partnerships, Oak View Group
- Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, Chief Executive Officer, Tedco
- Neil Meltzer, President and Chief Executive Officer, LifeBridge Health
- Joseph Ochipinti, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare Mid-Atlantic Region
- Brian D. Pieninck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Kevin Plank, Founder and Executive Chairman, Under Armour
- Dr. E. Albert Reece, Professor and Former Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Schools
- Dr. Thomas Scalea, M.D., FACS, MCCM, Physician-in-Chief, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
- Kurt Schmoke, President, University of Baltimore
- Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Professor, Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- David Simon, Author, Journalist, and TV Writer/Producer
- Shelonda Stokes, President, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
- William C. “Bill” Wiedel, Jr., Chief Executive Officer and President, CFG Bank
A variety of leading Baltimore area companies and organizations have proudly committed to partner with The Baltimore Banner to sponsor the event, including:
- Whiting-Turner
- Atlas Restaurant Group
- CareFirst
- Central Scholarship
- CFG Bank
- LifeBridge Health
- T. Rowe Price
- UnitedHealthcare
- Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- BGE, An Exelon Company
- CFG Bank Arena
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Oak View Group
- TEDCO
- Towson University
- University of Baltimore, School of Public Affairs
- United Way of Central Maryland
Additional speakers, panelists and corporate partners will be announced in the coming weeks.
Limited Early Bird VIP iMPACT MARYLAND tickets are now available for a discounted price of $250. Limited Early Bird General Admission iMPACT MARYLAND tickets are now on sale for $175. For more information regarding ticket sales and how to participate in iMPACT MARYLAND Presented by Whiting-Turner, please visit: https://impactmaryland.thebaltimorebanner.com/.
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