What was the Mount vernon conference?

The Mount Vernon Conference, held in 1785 at George Washington's estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia, was a meeting aimed at resolving trade disputes and issues related to commerce between the states. Delegates from Virginia and Maryland gathered to address problems stemming from navigation rights on the Potomac River and to discuss broader economic concerns. This conference highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and set the stage for the later Annapolis Convention in 1786, which ultimately led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.