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MWHCEC 2026: The Midwest’s Largest Clinical Engineering Conference

The Midwest Healthcare Clinical Engineering Conference (MWHCEC) is one of the largest regional HTM events in the country. MWHCEC 2026 runs November 8-10 in Indianapolis, IN, with 540+ attendees expected from health systems across the Midwest.

That attendance number matters. It puts MWHCEC in a class above most regional conferences and makes it the dominant clinical engineering event between the coasts.

Why it matters for HTM directors

Multi-state reach. MWHCEC draws from a wide footprint — Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and surrounding states all send delegations. For directors at health systems with facilities across multiple Midwest states, this is the most efficient place to connect with peers facing the same regional challenges: workforce shortages, rural hospital equipment needs, and multi-site service standardization.

Education with CE credits. MWHCEC offers a full slate of education sessions eligible for continuing education credits. Topics typically cover equipment management, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, emerging technology, and leadership development. The multi-day format allows deeper coverage than single-day regional events.

Vendor exhibits. The exhibit floor is large enough to include major OEMs, ISOs, CMMS vendors, parts suppliers, and test equipment manufacturers, but not so large that it takes three days to walk. For directors evaluating service partners or technology platforms, the floor is productive.

Leadership content. MWHCEC has historically included content aimed at department leadership — budgeting, staffing models, making the case for capital investment, and managing vendor relationships. For directors and managers, this content is harder to find at conferences that skew toward technician education.

Who should attend

Clinical engineering directors, biomed managers, and HTM leadership from Midwest health systems. The conference also draws ISOs, OEM service teams, and vendors serving the region. If you manage HTM operations anywhere in the Midwest, MWHCEC is likely the highest-value regional event on the calendar.

Indianapolis is centrally located and easy to reach from most Midwest cities, which contributes to the strong attendance numbers.

Logistics

• Dates: November 8-10, 2026
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Expected attendance: 540+
• Registration: mwhcec.org

Bottom line

MWHCEC has the attendance and the content to justify the trip for any Midwest HTM leader. At 540+ attendees, it delivers the networking density of a national event with the regional relevance that makes conversations immediately applicable. Three days in Indianapolis in November is not glamorous, but the conference delivers.

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