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ICE 2026: The Imaging Conference HTM Directors Need on Their Radar

The Imaging Conference & Expo (ICE) is one of the few events built specifically around diagnostic imaging equipment service and management. ICE 2026 runs February 20-22 in San Antonio, TX, drawing 500+ attendees from hospitals, health systems, ISOs, and OEMs.

If your department manages imaging equipment — CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, or interventional — this is one of the more focused events on the calendar.

Why it matters for HTM directors

Most HTM conferences treat imaging as one track among many. ICE puts it at the center. That matters because imaging equipment carries the highest capital costs, the most complex service contracts, and some of the most contentious right-to-repair dynamics in the industry.

Service and parts access. Imaging service is where the OEM vs. ISO debate runs hottest. ICE brings both sides into the same room. For directors evaluating whether to keep service in-house, contract with an ISO, or maintain OEM agreements, the vendor floor and education sessions offer direct comparisons you will not find elsewhere.

Emerging modalities and upgrades. Imaging technology moves fast. AI-assisted imaging, dose reduction, and remote diagnostics are changing how equipment gets maintained, not just how it gets used. ICE sessions cover the service implications of these trends — what breaks, what changes in the maintenance workflow, and what your team needs to learn.

Regulatory and compliance. FDA requirements for imaging equipment, radiation safety compliance, and accreditation standards from ACR and The Joint Commission all affect how your department manages the imaging fleet. Expect sessions addressing current regulatory requirements and upcoming changes.

Who should attend

Clinical engineering directors and biomed managers who oversee imaging equipment. Imaging service engineers looking to move into management roles will also find relevant content. The audience skews toward people who actually manage imaging fleets, not the radiologists using them.

ISOs and OEM field service teams attend in large numbers, making the exhibit floor an efficient place to evaluate service partners and parts suppliers.

Logistics

• Dates: February 20-22, 2026
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Expected attendance: 500+
• Registration: attendice.com

Bottom line

ICE is a niche event, and that is its strength. If imaging equipment represents a significant portion of your capital budget or service spend, three days in San Antonio delivers concentrated, relevant content. General HTM conferences cover imaging; ICE goes deeper.

Visit the official ICE website for registration and the full schedule.