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59th Annual Fall Conference & Exhibition
The Maryland Society of Surveyors Annual Fall Conference & Exhibition is a key event for professionals within the field of land surveying, convening experts, educators, and practitioners to engage in professional development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and technical sessions. The conference also features an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services pertinent to the surveying profession. Attendees can network with peers, earn continuing education credits, and stay updated on industry standards and legislative changes. This event serves as a crucial platform for advancing the practice and understanding of surveying in Maryland and beyond.
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Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00AM...................................................................................MSS Off-Site Event - Golf
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3:00PM - 6:00PM...................................................Conference Check-In (Terrace Lobby)
4:00PM - 6:00PM........................................MSS Board of Directors Meeting (Seaside 4)
4:00PM - 6:00 PM............................................. Early Exhibitor Setup (Atlantic Ballroom)
4:00PM - 6:00PM.................................................................Raffle Setup (Item Drop-Off)
8:00PM................................................................................Keystone’s Hospitality Suite
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00AM.........................................................Conference Check-In Open (Terrace Lobby)
6:00AM - 7:00AM........................................................Exhibitor Setup (Atlantic Ballroom)
6:30AM - 7:30AM.................................................................Breakfast (Atlantic Ballroom)
7:30AM - 9:30AM.............................................................................................Sessions
Minimum Standards of Practice
Reestablishing the SHA ROW
The Art of Locating Underground Utilities: Understanding the Process from Records Research to Quality Level A Verification
9:30AM - 10:00AM.......................................................Exhibitor Tech Time (Exhibit Hall)
10:00AM - 11:50AM.............................................................................General Session
Board of Directors Town Hall, Installation of Officers & Newly Licensed
12:00PM - 1:00PM....................................................................Lunch (Atlantic Ballroom)
1:00PM - 3:00PM.............................................................................................Sessions
The Righteous Surveyor: Why Good Professionals Disagree
The Plats of SHA
GNSS Post Processing & Adjustment Inside Leica Infinity
3:00PM - 3:30PM.........................................................Exhibitor Tech Time (Exhibit Hall)
3:30PM - 4:30PM...............................................................................................Session
When the Batteries Die: Old School Surveying Techniques That Still Work
3:30PM - 5:30PM............................................................................................................Sessions
Utilizing Questions as an Informal QA/QC Tool
The Prudent Surveyor
6:00PM - 9:30PM........................................................7th Annual Cornhole Tournament
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Friday, October 16, 2026
7:00AM.........................................................Conference Check-In Open (Terrace Lobby)
7:00AM - 7:45AM.................................................................Breakfast (Atlantic Ballroom)
7:45AM - 9:45AM.............................................................................................Sessions
Trust, but Verify: Reality Capture and Your Responsible Charge
Part 1: Whatever Floats Your Boat: Framing the Problem
AI in Aerial Surveying: From Marketing Hype to Practical Innovation
Recent Circuit Court Case of Interest to Land Surveyors
8:00AM - 5:00PM...............................................................................................Session
PS Prep Class
9:45AM - 11:45AM...........................................................................................Sessions
Preparing Metes and Bounds Descriptions
Loss Prevention Through Better Communication
Staying on Track: Modern Solutions for Rail Surveying
Part 2: Whatever Floats Your Boat: Right to Navigate & Choice of Law
11:45AM - 1:00PM....................................................................Lunch (Atlantic Ballroom)
1:15PM - 2:15PM..............................................................................................Session
Back to the Future of Surveying
1:15PM - 3:15PM.............................................................................................Sessions
Advanced Orthophoto Creation: Mastering High-Resolution Drone Imagery
SLAM Dunk: Wearable LiDAR to Speed Up City Surveys
Part 3: Whatever Floats Your Boat: Surveying the Line
2:15PM - 4:15PM.............................................................................................Sessions
Practical GPS
3:15PM - 5:15PM.............................................................................................Sessions
LiDAR & Photogrammetry for Modern Surveying: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Maryland Laws Regarding Cemetaries on Surveys
Part 4: Whatever Floats Your Boat: Incidental Rights, Apportioning & Bulkhead Lines
6:00PM - 9:30PM...................................................................Young Surveyors Putt Putt
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
7:00AM.........................................................Conference Check-In Open (Terrace Lobby)
7:00AM - 8:00AM.................................................................Breakfast (Atlantic Ballroom)
7:45AM - 12:00PM.......................................................................CST Exam (Seaside 6)
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8:00AM - 12:00PM...........................................................................................Sessions
PS Prep Class
Maryland Survey Law Review for Exam Prep
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Featured Exhibitors
Our exhibit hall features the latest software and technology designed for the land surveying profession - check out the exhibitors attending below or click here to view the exhibit hall layout.
Interested in exhibiting at the Annual Fall Conference? We still have THREE booths left! Click here for more information.
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