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PlugFest

October 26–29, 2026
San Francisco, CA

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

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 expanded opportunities for:

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

  • Energy Measurement Testing – Participate in collaborative testing supporting emerging TV energy measurement requirements and standards.

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CTA Standards

  • Standard

    WAVE - Device Playback Capabilities

    June 2026

    Audio and Video
  • Standard

    Measurement of Networked Standby Power consumption of Edge Equipment

    April 2026

    Audio and Video
  • Standard

    Device-to-Device Wireless Charging for Mobile Devices with TX/RX Modules

    April 2026

    Audio and Video

Upcoming Events

  • Event Type: Member only
    Virtual Roundtable

    Navigating U.S.-China Economic Uncertainty

    Wed July 1, 2026

    2-3 PM ET

    Join CTA for a member-only discussion on the near- and medium-term outlook for U.S.-China economic relations and what it means for the consumer technology industry.

    Register
  • Event Type: Member only
    Virtual Roundtable

    State of Play on the USMCA Negotiations

    Wed July 8, 2026

    3-4 PM ET

    Join us for a timely virtual roundtable examining the latest developments in the USMCA review process, including key takeaways from the July 1 milestone and what they signal for the months ahead.

    Register
  • Event Type: Member only
    Virtual Roundtable

    Practical AI for Modern Work: Real-World Best Practices and Use Cases

    Wed July 15, 2026

    3-4 PM ET

    Join fellow CTA members for an interactive discussion on how organizations are putting AI to work today.

    Register