# Roland E. Powell Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/roland-e-powell-convention-center-ocean/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/roland-e-powell-convention-center-ocean
- **VenueScore™:** 8.5/10 (Ocean City Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Ocean City, MD
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Roland E. Powell Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, Ocean City, MD)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Roland E. Powell Convention Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Maryland State Firemen's Association Annual Convention & Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/msfa-annual-convention-conference)** — Jun 14–17, 2026 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-ocean-city)** — Aug 12–15, 2026 | 3,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Maryland State Firemen's Association Annual Convention & Conference** (Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-06-14 – 2026-06-17 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | Roland E. Powell Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (83,500 sq. ft.) | $46–$58/sf (~$9,850 10×10 Est.)
- **Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference** (Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-08-12 – 2026-08-15 | 3,000+ B2B Attendees | Roland E. Powell Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (38,520 sq. ft.) | $43–$55/sf (~$9,250 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window