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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 an expanded opportunity for:

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

View WAVE Testing Frequently Asked Questions

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CTA Standards

  • 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
  • Standard

    Multimedia systems- E-Publishing and E-Books - E-Dictionary Format

    April 2026

    Audio and Video

Upcoming Events

  • 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.

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  • Event Type: Invite only

    CTA Health Week

    September 8-10, 2026

    Washington D.C.

    CTA Health Week will bring together leaders from healthcare, technology, government and academia for a series of conversations and convenings focused on the opportunities and challenges transforming healthcare.

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  • Event Type: Invite only

    CES Unveiled Amsterdam

    Mon September 14, 2026

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    CES® Unveiled Amsterdam is an exclusive, curated experience built for the Dutch innovation community — bringing together startups, media, government officials and valued partners for a day of programming, startup training, a pitch competition and meaningful networking. This invite-only event focuses on the innovators and ideas shaping The Netherlands' role in global tech ahead of CES 2027.

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