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HTMA-OH 2026: Ohio’s Regional HTM Conference Worth the Drive

The Healthcare Technology Management Association of Ohio (HTMA-OH) hosts its annual Conference & Expo February 5-6, 2026, at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center in Westerville, OH. The event draws approximately 200 attendees from Ohio’s HTM community for a concentrated day-and-a-half of education, vendor exhibits, and networking.

Why it matters for HTM directors

Regional state conferences deliver something national events cannot: peers who share your regulatory environment, your labor market, and often your vendor relationships.

Leadership development focus. The 2026 event opens with a three-hour leadership workshop led by Carol Davis-Smith covering HTM strategies, mission development, and departmental roadmaps. For managers moving into director roles — or directors building their next strategic plan — this is targeted, practical content.

Bryant Hawkins Sr. keynote. Hawkins, CEO of Elevate HTM and host of the “HTM on the Line” podcast, delivers the keynote. His focus on career development and professional growth in HTM resonates with departments working to recruit and retain talent.

14 education sessions. Day two packs 14 sessions covering topics that have included biomedical and imaging equipment service, cybersecurity, AEM programs, Joint Commission compliance, employee retention, and AAMI certification preparation.

40+ vendor tables. The exhibit hall is sized for conversation, not crowd management. Vendor tables open multiple times throughout day two, giving attendees repeated chances to engage without the pressure of a single walk-through.

Who should attend

HTM professionals across Ohio and neighboring states. The programming spans technicians through directors, but the leadership workshop and management-focused sessions make it especially worthwhile for mid-career professionals and department heads. The smaller scale means direct access to speakers and vendors.

Logistics

• Dates: February 5-6, 2026
• Location: Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Westerville, OH
• Expected attendance: ~200
• Registration: htma-oh.org/expo/

Bottom line

HTMA-OH is a low-cost, low-travel regional event with a strong leadership development angle. If you manage an HTM department in Ohio or the surrounding region, a day and a half in Westerville delivers focused education and vendor access without the time and budget hit of a national conference.

Visit the official HTMA-OH website for registration and schedule details.