Orlando, FL, United States — July 08, 2026 — Over 900 attendees participated in the 2025 AHRA Annual Meeting, a key indicator of the sustained professional interest in medical imaging management. The 2026 AHRA Annual Meeting, organized by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, is scheduled to open on July 12, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, United States. The event will conclude on July 15, 2026, and is hosted in partnership with the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), bringing together two complementary professional groups.
Event Focus and Educational Tracks
The 2026 theme, "Where Imaging Meets Imagination," emphasizes forward-thinking strategies and practical solutions designed to support high-quality patient care. The program will feature general sessions with keynote speakers and industry thought leaders, alongside breakout sessions covering leadership, operations, and emerging technologies. Concurrent programs include the AHRA Workshop: Radiology Reimagined – Clarity, Connection, and Culture Workshop, the ARIN Workshop: Interactive IRC – Jeopardy, the AHRA Workshop: Executive Leadership Workshop, and the ARIN Workshop: Around the World of Radiology. These structured educational offerings aim to equip professionals with actionable insights for clinical and administrative challenges.
Exhibit Sectors and Professional Engagement
The core exhibit sectors will address critical operational and technological aspects of medical imaging. Attendees will seek products and services in areas such as Asset Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Coding, Department Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics, AI, and Patient Experience. These areas are increasingly vital for optimizing diagnostic workflows, ensuring financial sustainability, and ultimately improving patient outcomes and regulatory compliance within imaging departments. Over 100 exhibitors were expected in 2025, reflecting the industry's engagement. Data from previous editions indicates exhibitor success, with over 93% of exhibitors attending to generate new or prospecting leads with new customers in 2023, and over 75% of exhibitors achieving their goals in 2022.
Target Audience and Participation
The target audience for the AHRA Annual Meeting includes Medical Imaging Administrative/Management, C-Suite and Executive Administrative/Management, Quality/Safety/Regulatory professionals, Radiologists, Radiologist Assistants, and Physicists. These professionals primarily work in medical technology businesses, hospitals, diagnostic imaging facilities, healthcare systems, and educational institutions. Beyond the structured sessions, networking opportunities will include the President's Welcome Reception, the First-Time Attendee and New Member Reception, and the AHRA 2026 Education Foundation Imaging Classic Golf Tournament. Exhibitor registration launched on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the exhibitor service kit available from Monday, April 27, 2026. The deadline for booth payment was Monday, May 11, 2026, and the discounted hotel rate closed on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Freeman Discount Deadline was Monday, June 15, 2026, and the Advanced Freight Deadline was Monday, July 6, 2026. The final day to order lead retrieval is Friday, July 10, 2026.
For registration and further details, please visit the official website at https://www.ahra.org/education-events/upcoming-events/annual-meeting.