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Council hears pitch to host 'SmartCon' arts and STEM festival in Chesapeake Beach
Summary
Councilmember pitched SmartCon, a nonprofit one‑day Southern Maryland arts + STEM convention planned for next April; organizers requested town support and flagged a $4,700 talent/space cost and outreach to Calvert County partners.
Councilmembers heard a presentation on SmartCon, a one‑day community event that combines art, technology and STEM activities and which its organizer said has drawn roughly 900 attendees in previous years. The presenter asked the town to help host the event next April at Royal, outlined a pitch deck for sponsors and partners (Calvert County, Board of Education, PNC), and listed a modest budget ask — about $4,700 — to secure talent and space.
Councilors expressed general support and asked for follow‑up materials, including details on vendor management, insurance, logistics, and how the town would be listed as a partner. No formal action or funding allocation was recorded at the work session.
Staff said more materials can be provided and the presenter offered to share prior event data and the pitch deck for review.
