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CMIA Connect 2026: California’s Premier HTM Conference

The California Medical Instrumentation Association (CMIA) runs the largest state-level HTM conference on the West Coast. CMIA Connect 2026 ran March 6-8 in San Ramon, CA, with 200-300 attendees expected.

What to expect

CEU-eligible education sessions. CMIA designs sessions for working biomed professionals, covering equipment management, compliance, and emerging technology.

75-vendor exhibit hall. Sized right for a regional conference. You see every vendor without needing three days to cover the floor.

Student outreach. CMIA invests in pipeline development. The conference includes programming designed to attract new talent into the HTM profession.

Awards dinner. CMIA recognizes outstanding contributions to the California HTM community.

Who should attend

California-based HTM professionals at every level. The conference is strong for technicians and managers who want CE credits, vendor exposure, and regional networking without the cost of a national conference trip.

Directors benefit from the state-specific regulatory updates and the chance to benchmark against other California programs.

Logistics

• Dates: March 6-8, 2026
• Location: San Ramon, CA
• Expected attendance: 200-300
• Exhibit hall: 75 vendors
• Registration: cmiaconnect.org

Bottom line

CMIA Connect delivers national-conference content at a regional scale. If you work in California HTM, this is your home conference.

Visit the official CMIA Connect website for registration and details.