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PlugFest

October 26–29, 2026
San Francisco, CA

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point 
250 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco 
San Francisco, CA

Registration for PlugFest is now closed.

PlugFest brings together consumer technology manufacturers and developers from around the world to privately test product compatibility and interoperability before products reach the market. Through hands-on collaboration and semi-private testing sessions, participants can evaluate technologies including HDMI®, HDCP and CEC alongside industry peers.

New for 2026: In addition to traditional CTA-861 testing, PlugFest will feature an expanded opportunity for:

  • WAVE Streaming Media Testing - Evaluate device performance using CTA's - WAVE Streaming Media Test Suite with support from WAVE engineers.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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CTA Standards

  • Standard

    Health Data: Reporting Format Best Practices

    October 2026

  • Standard

    Definitions and Characteristics of Digital Therapeutics

    October 2026

  • Standard

    WAVE - Web Application Video Ecosystem - Web Media API Snapshot 2026

    October 2026

Upcoming Events

  • Event

    PlugFest

    October 26-29, 2026

    San Francisco, CA

    PlugFest is an exclusive opportunity for consumer technology developers worldwide to gather and privately test the compatibility of their products with products from other manufacturers before they hit the market.

    Register
  • Event Type: Member only
    Virtual Roundtable

    Physical AI and Robotics: The Next Frontier of Intelligent Systems

    Wed October 28, 2026

    3-4 PM ET

    Join us for a virtual roundtable on advances in AI that are accelerating robotic capabilities, the opportunities and challenges facing commercialization, and the policy, standards, safety, and workforce considerations that will influence adoption.

    Register
  • EVENT

    Powering Innovation: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Energy

    Tue November 17, 2026

    Innovation House | 5-7 PM

    ​Join CTA for a discussion with leaders from the technology and energy sectors on how the two industries are increasingly connected, and what the U.S. needs to stay competitive for the next wave of American innovation.

    Register