Dear Members of the Workers Compensation Community:
 
The MWCEA Board of Directors takes the health and well-being of our professional community very seriously. The COVID19 pandemic has necessitated us to carefully consider the public health and economic implications of having the MWCEA Conference in September. After very careful evaluation, the MWCEA Board has decided to cancel the 2020 MWCEA Conference.
 
This decision was not made lightly and took into careful consideration the opinions of the Board of Directors, Planning Committees, as well as, Chairman Aumann. I would like to thank Ed Goldsmith, 2020 MWCEA Planning Chairman, the Conference Committee, the MWCEA Board of Directors and Chairman Aumann for their guidance and support throughout this process. Special thanks to Andrea Ball and her staff for all that they do to make this such a successful Association!
 
We will miss seeing you and hope all of you stay safe and healthy. MWCEA looks forward to welcoming the Workers’ Compensation Community back to Ocean City, September 19-22, 2021 for an exciting and productive 2021 MWCEA Conference! For additional information, please review the Q&A below. If you have any questions, please email info@mwcea.com .
 
Frank L. Lipshultz, Esq.
President MWCEA
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Cancellation of MWCEA’s
Annual Conference & Expo, Due to COVID-19
Why was MWCEA’s 2020 Annual Conference & Expo in Ocean City, MD canceled?
The State of Maryland declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. The Clarion is an excellent facility, but they cannot accommodate the social distancing requirements mandated by Maryland law at this time. MWCEA made the necessary decision to cancel the Conference & Expo based on the latest safety and health data.

Will the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo be rescheduled?
The next Annual Conference has been scheduled for September 19-22, 2021.

Our COVID loss is your GAIN!
All 2020 registrations and exhibitor reservations will be transferred to MWCEA 2021 conference at 2020 prices and booth commitments!   If you have not registered as an attendee or reserved your exhibitor's booth yet, commit and pay before September 20, 2020 and you will receive 2020 prices!   See our 2020/2021 fee schedule to add up your significant savings! 

Please remember, MWCEA is a 501(c)(3) charity.
The MWCEA Conference proceeds support our operations and other Maryland charities including Kids Chance of Maryland, the Maryland Fuel Fund, the Maryland Food Bank, the AFL-CIO, and the Sfekas Scholarship Fund. Your conference fees and donations are tax deductible as a business expense and/or charity donation, and we are happy to provide you documentation for your taxes.

What options are available to receive a credit or a refund for my 2020 Attendee/Exhibitor Conference registration now that the event is canceled?
All MWCEA 2020 registrations automatically transfer to MWCEA 2021 and will include a $25 savings off individual registrations and $50 off booth fees for the 2021 event. Anyone who has not registered can still take advantage of 2020 pricing and help support MWCEA in 2020 by registering now.  

We encourage you to take advantage of our 2020 special COVID rate, help out MWCEA as a non-profit workers’ comp organization, and get first dibs on your favorite booth location in the exhibit hall by registering before Sept 20, 2020 for the 2021 MWCEA Conference.

If you cannot attend the 2021 Annual MWCEA Conference & Expo in Ocean City, September 19-22, MWCEA has instituted a flexible policy that gives registrants several options. 

  • Transfer your 2020 registration to save $25 on your 2021 registration fee or $50 off your booth reservation! You can also cross registering for the conference off of your 2021 to do list!

  • Commit today to attend the 2021 MWCEA Conference and save! Register before September 20, 2020 and receive 2020 rates for the 2021 Conference! MWCEA 2021 commitments can be transferred to future conferences if you find you cannot attend.

  • Sadly, I cannot commit to 2021 at this time, so please refund my money. (MWCEA is a 501(c)(3)charity and our conference proceeds support other Maryland charities and our staff. Your conference fees and donations are tax deductible as a business expense and/or charity donation, and we are happy to provide you documentation for your taxes.) 

All refunds must be emailed to info@mwcea.com . Refunds will take approximately 15 days to process and must be requested by August 15, 2020 or they will automatically be transferred as a future conference credit.

MWCEA will miss you in 2020! We thank you for all your support and look forward to seeing you in Ocean City next year, September 19-22, 2021!