HPA Invites Submissions for Proposal and Innovation Zone Applications for the 2026 HPA Tech Retreat Event
The 2026 HPA Tech Retreat, in its fourth decade, is set to return from February 15-19, 2026, at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. This esteemed event brings together professionals from various disciplines for a unique experience that promotes meaningful dialogue, challenges assumptions, and inspires innovation in the industry.
The single-track format ensures that attendees move through the event together, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and idea exchange. The 2026 HPA Tech Retreat will feature peer-submitted conference sessions, daily Roundtables, keynotes, networking events, and hands-on technology demonstrations.
One of the highlights of the event is the Innovation Zone, a showcase of breakthrough technologies. To apply, visit HPATechRetreat.com. Kari Grubin, President of HPA, encourages anyone with a fresh perspective or bold idea to submit a proposal for the Innovation Zone.
For those interested in participating, the application process for submitting proposals for conference sessions, Roundtables, and the Innovation Zone opened on August 1, 2025. The Innovation Zone applications officially opened on August 6, 2025. While the exact deadlines are not specified in the available information, it is typical for such events to have submission deadlines a few months later, often in the fall or late in the year for an event the following year. For precise deadlines, contacting HPA directly or checking updated official HPA Tech Retreat materials would be necessary.
Early registration and proposal submissions are strongly encouraged. Capacity for the 2026 HPA Tech Retreat is limited, and the event is expected to sell out.
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For more information about the 2026 HPA Tech Retreat, visit HPATechRetreat.com. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of a unique and valuable industry event!
Attendees can submit proposals for conference sessions, Roundtables, and the Innovation Zone, featuring breakthrough technologies, during the application process which opened on August 1, 2025, and runs until the specified deadlines, typically a few months later in the fall or late in the year for an event the following year. Keen participants can explore hands-on technology demonstrations, experience keynotes, participate in networking events, and visit the Innovation Zone, where they might discover innovative video content hosted on various IP addresses, showcased through cutting-edge technology.
