E-Volution Expo 2026 Event Schedule
Dates: September 18–20, 2026
Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland
A weekend of innovation, emerging technology, interactive experiences, expert conversations, and special events in Ocean City, Maryland—with TEDx Butterfish Cove kicking off the weekend.
9:00 AM–5:00 PM : TEDx Butterfish Cove
Location: Performing Arts Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
A full day of TEDx talks and ideas at the Ocean City, Maryland Performing Arts Center.
9:00 AM–7:00 PM: Vendor Load-In
Vendors may load in and prepare their exhibit spaces during this window.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM: Welcome Party at Seacrets
Location: Seacrets, Ocean City
Attendance: Sponsors, vendors & VIP ticket holders
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8:30 AM — Vendor Staging / Arrival
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9:00–10:00 AM — Beach Yoga Presented by YogaVibez
Location: 40th street beach (Oceanside) across from the Convention Center
Start the day with a community beach yoga session presented by YogaVibez.
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Just bring a towel & water.
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In the event of inclement weather, the class will move indoors and you will need to bring a yoga mat.
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No showers or changing rooms are available.
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Free, donation based class to benefit the Ocean City Surf Club.
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You have to create a MindBody account if you don't already have one to sign up for the class!
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10:00 AM–5:00 PM — E-Volution Expo Public Hours
Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Explore exhibitors, emerging technology, interactive experiences, demonstrations & more throughout the Expo.
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10:00 AM–5:00 PM — BlackFly Flying Car Display
See BlackFly up close inside the Expo. Attendees can view the aircraft, take photos, learn more about it and meet Heather Chirtea during the event.
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11:00 AM–4:00 PM : Expert Panel Seminars + Live Q&A
Expert-led panel discussions and live audience Q&A sessions will take place throughout the afternoon.
Topics Include:
Health & Wellness
Electric Transportation
Tech & A.I.
Sustainability
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11:00 AM–4:00 PM : EV + Hybrid Ride & Drive
Get behind the wheel. Attendee EV and hybrid test-drive experiences will be available during Expo hours.
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Additional Expo-Floor Activations
Expect the unconventional at E-Volution Expo!
Experiences and activations include body scanners, fitness activities, robot demonstrations, juice and clean-energy drink samples, Tesla car audio demonstrations, a recycled-plastic bench raffle, giveaways & more.
SATURDAY FEATURE EVENT
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9:00-9:30 PM: Tesla Light Show
Location: Main/front parking lot of the Convention Center
More than 150 Teslas are expected to participate in a synchronized Tesla Light Show.
The event is sponsored by Tesla Maryland Owners, with Simon Pollock traveling from the UK to produce/choreograph the show. Tesla Md Club will coordinate vehicle parking and participation.
7:00 PM — Tesla Staging Begins
9:00–9:30 PM — Tesla Light Show
9:30–10:00 PM — Tesla Pack-Up
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10:00 AM–4:00 PM — E-Volution Expo Public Hours
Expo exhibits, experiences and programming continue throughout Sunday.
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10:00 AM–4:00 PM — Flying Car on Display
Attendees can view BlackFly, take photos, learn more about the aircraft and meet Heather Chirtea during the event.
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11:00 AM–3:00 PM — Expert Panel Seminars + Live Q&A
Expert-led panel discussions and live audience Q&A sessions continue Sunday.
Topics Include:
Health and Wellness
Home Tech
Tech & A.I.
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11:00 AM–3:00 PM — EV + Hybrid Ride & Drive
Attendee EV and hybrid test-drive experiences continue Sunday.
SUNDAY VENDOR BREAKDOWN
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4:00–10:00 PM — Vendor Breakdown + Load-Out
All vendors must have everything removed by 10:00 PM. Items remaining after the load-out deadline may be disposed of.
Vendors needing assistance should contact:
Brad Hoffman: 443-366-5944