Maryland OPD Annual Conference 2027

The Office of the Public Defender is seeking a hotel conference center to host its 2027 Annual Justice For All Conference. The conference will take place in May 2027 and will require accommodations for approximately 600 employees, panel professionals, speakers, and guests. The selected hotel conference center must provide a minimum of 50 rooms per night for three nights, as well as catering services, meeting rooms, and audio-visual equipment. The contractor must also provide staff, labor, and equipment necessary to fulfill the terms of the contract. • The conference will require a main conference room to accommodate 150-200 attendees, as well as three workshop session rooms with the ability to accommodate at least 60 attendees per room. • The contractor must provide high-speed wireless internet, onsite tech support, and A/V equipment, including laptops, screens, projectors, and sound systems. • The contractor must also provide food and beverages, including a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks, as well as Kosher and Halal options. • The contractor must work with the Office of the Public Defender staff to prepare for the conference and ensure a flawless execution of the event.