Introducing HFES Regional Meetings

On Friday, April 17, 2026, HFES will continue its newest educational activity—Regional Meetings. These concurrent, one-day, in-person gatherings are designed to bring HF/E professionals together for impactful programming and networking opportunities closer to home. These events will take place in key regions across the U.S., Canada and Europe, allowing for greater accessibility to the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, typically found only at the HFES Annual Meeting.

To register, select your region from the list in the box on the right side of this page.

Locations:

Western Region

• San Jose, CA 
• Puget Sound/Seattle, WA
• El Paso, TX

Central

• College Station, TX
• Cincinnati OH

Northeast Region

• Philadelphia, PA
• Boston, MA 

What to Expect

• Dynamic Programming: Engage in sessions tailored to regional interests and challenges in the HF/E field
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share insights, and spark collaborations within your local community
• Cost-Effective Participation: Spend less time traveling and more time connecting with other professionals

Help Us Advance the HFES Regional Meetings! 

1. Help us spread the word. Share the enthusiasm with your HF/E colleagues. 
2. Review our information about 2026 sponsorship and plan to help support the meeting via sponsorship or forwarding contacts to us for follow-up. Do you work for an employer that can sponsor the event, facility, food, snacks, etc.? Do you want to help us find sponsors? Please reach out! 
3. Volunteer to help us run the event. We will need people to help us set up the location, registration desk, etc. This is a great way to give back to your local HF/E community!