The Banner’s Impact Maryland brought together leaders from across Maryland and beyond to explore the issues shaping the state’s future.

Gov. Wes Moore discussed Maryland’s potential for growth in the decade ahead, while Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott shared his perspective on the city’s future. Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University, opened the program with remarks on the role of higher education and innovation.

Other conversations focused on turning ideas into action, rebuilding public trust and expanding economic opportunity. Michele Jolin, CEO and co-founder of Results for America, joined Anthony Jones of CareFirst for a discussion moderated by Fagan Harris, president and CEO of The Abell Foundation. Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson explored the geography of opportunity and the role of connectivity in economic growth.

The afternoon turned to human potential, medical breakthroughs and healthy aging, featuring patient stories and experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland Medical System and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Carmel Roques and Maryland Department of Health Secretary Meena Seshamani discussed the opportunities and challenges of longevity.

The program also examined how leaders build winning cultures, strengthen belonging and move Baltimore forward, bringing together voices from health care, education, business, sports and city government.