2026 MSEA Convention

Where

4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

When

The 2026 MSEA Convention and Representative Assembly (RA) will be held on October 16-17, 2026 at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, MD.

What Is a Representative Assembly?

If you have ever wondered exactly what it is that delegates do, then click here for a quick overview.

If you are interested in submitting a bylaw amendment for a future RA, please use this blank form and this sample bylaw amendment for reference. The deadline for submission of proposed bylaw amendments for the 2026 Fall RA is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. If you are interested in submitting a resolution, click here to learn more about that process.

Have new business to submit? You can learn more and submit business items by using this form. The deadline for submission is Friday, October 9.

Delegates can learn more about the types of business that you’ll vote on at the RA in this video:

Convention Workshops

Workshops will be held as part of the convention and are free and open only to MSEA members. Workshops are professional development opportunities that put members’ knowledge and practice skills front and center. Click here for more information about submitting a workshop proposal for the 2026 convention. Check back in early Fall for more information about this year’s workshops.

Hotel Discounts

MSEA Convention attendees can take advantage of hotel discounts at the following hotels. Please note that the cutoff date for reservations is September 14, 2026. After this date, you may still attempt to make a reservation by calling the hotel, but the rate may no longer be the same as prior to September 14.

Courtyard (410-289-5008)
Holiday Inn Oceanfront (410-524-1600)
Hilton Suites (410-289-6444)
Quality Inn Oceanfront; booking code BQUUQE (410-524-7200)
DoubleTree (410-289-1234)
Holiday Inn Suites (410-289-7263)