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AAMI neXus 2026: Where HTM Standards Get Made

AAMI neXus is not AAMI eXchange. Where eXchange is the big-tent flagship conference, neXus is the working session — a smaller, more focused event built around the standards development and regulatory processes that shape how HTM departments operate. AAMI neXus 2026 runs April 14-17 in Leesburg, VA.

Why it matters for HTM directors

If you have ever wondered how AAMI standards get written, revised, and published, neXus is where that work happens. The event brings together the technical committees and working groups responsible for the standards your department follows.

Standards deep-dives. neXus sessions go beyond summarizing what the standards say. They cover how standards are developed, what is changing, and why. For directors who need to understand not just the current requirements but where they are heading, this is the most direct source of information available.

Regulatory alignment. FDA, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements all reference AAMI standards. neXus sessions connect the dots between the regulatory landscape and the standards that support compliance. If your department is preparing for a survey or responding to new FDA guidance on medical device servicing, the context here is valuable.

Direct access to standards authors. The people writing and revising AAMI standards attend neXus. This is not a conference where you hear a secondhand interpretation of what a standard means. You can ask the people who wrote it. For directors dealing with ambiguous compliance requirements, that access is worth the trip.

Cybersecurity and device security. AAMI has been central to medical device cybersecurity standards, including MDS2 and related frameworks. neXus covers the latest developments in device security standards and how they interact with FDA premarket and postmarket expectations.

Who should attend

HTM directors and clinical engineering managers involved in compliance, quality, or standards implementation. This is not a general-audience conference — it is built for people who work directly with AAMI standards and need to understand the details. If your role involves interpreting standards for your organization, neXus delivers concentrated value.

The Leesburg, VA location (about 40 miles from Washington, DC) reflects the event’s regulatory focus.

Logistics

• Dates: April 14-17, 2026
• Location: Leesburg, VA
• Registration: aami.org/events/nexus

Bottom line

AAMI neXus is niche by design. If standards and regulatory compliance are core to your role, this is the most efficient way to get current on what is changing and why. If you attend AAMI eXchange for the broad overview, neXus is where you go for the technical depth.

Visit the official AAMI neXus website for registration and the full schedule.