The MASS Summit is dedicated to fostering intellectual exchange and collaboration among urban economics researchers and scholars, primarily from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., the Carolinas, and West Virginia. The Summit serves as an interdisciplinary platform to showcase current research, encourage academic discourse, and support both emerging scholars and well-established researchers in the field.

The mission of the MASS Summit is to create a dynamic and inclusive forum for experts in urban economics and related disciplines. By connecting researchers and Ph.D. students from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions, the Summit aims not only to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and promote innovative research but also to foster networking among these professionals.