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Presented by AAEDC, the inaugural Arundel Biz Expo will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 8:30AM-3:30PM at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. As the first event of its kind in Anne Arundel County, the Expo offers a unique, all-in-one experience designed exclusively for local businesses of every size, age, and sector. It’s a day built around connection, insight, and opportunity, bringing together the entire business community under one roof. The Arundel Biz Expo provides local and regional organizations with a powerful platform to enhance their visibility, expand their networks, and engage directly with their core target audiences.
What Makes The Expo Unique
Through a powerful mix of engaging presentations, interactive panels, and meaningful connections, the Arundel Biz Expo is an all-in-one event for businesses ready to grow, collaborate, and thrive in Anne Arundel County.
- Connect: For the first time, businesses across every industry and corner of Anne Arundel County will come together under one roof. Meet the people shaping our local economy, from experts and innovators to community partners, while enjoying the morning Networking Power Hour and afternoon Snack Break sponsored by Rise Up Coffee and Sweet Hearts Patisserie, respectively.
- Learn: Hear from dynamic speakers and industry leaders tackling the topics that matter most including artificial intelligence, access to capital, and real-world business success stories, with takeaways you can put into action right away.
- Advance: Unlock new opportunities for growth with direct access to lenders, partner organizations, and key resource providers ready to help your business tap into county, state, and federal programs built for success.
Agenda
- 8:30 – 9:30 Coffee Networking Hour Sponsored by Rise Up Coffee Roasters & Exhibit Hall Open
- 9:30 – 9:35 Welcome & Opening Remarks, Sponsor Thank You & Morning Raffle (1-2 prizes)
- 9:35 – 10:00 Opening Session “The State of Our Economy: Key Tourism & Business Trends in Anne Arundel County”
- 10:00 – 11:00 AI Panel “Approachable AI: Turning Innovation into Everyday Business Tools”
- 11:00 – 11:30 Keynote Address by Sandeep Mathrani, Managing Partner at Atlas Hill RE
- 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open
- 12:30 – 12:35 Welcome Back & Remarks
- 12:35 – 1:30 Panel “From Vision to Growth: Business Success Stories in Anne Arundel County”
- 1:30 – 2:00 Session “Scaling Smart Without Burnout”
- 2:00 – 2:15 Snack Break Sponsored by Sweet Hearts Patisserie & Exhibit Hall Open
- 2:15 – 3:15 Panel “Access to Capital 101: From Preparation to Approval”
- 3:15 – 3:30 Closing Remarks, Impact Report Preview & Drawing