ICE 2026 – San Antonio, Texas | February 20-22, 2026
The 2026 Imaging Conference & Expo (ICE) kicks off on February 20, 2026, delivering three days of education, networking and hands-on exposure to products and services that support diagnostic imaging professionals. ICE is a unique conference dedicated exclusively to imaging directors, radiology administrators and imaging engineers. It provides a rare opportunity for learning and industry discussion among the professionals responsible for the delivery, management and technical support of imaging services in the nation’s healthcare systems.
The 2026 Imaging Conference & Expo (ICE) has been approved by ASRT for 28 Category A CE credits and 9 CEUs by the ACI. The conference once again offers education designed to help attendees elevate patient care, streamline department operations and enhance equipment service expertise. ICE admission is complimentary for hospital employees, imaging center staff members, full-time students and active military personnel, reinforcing the event’s commitment to accessibility and knowledge-sharing across the profession.
Elite Education Experience
The 2026 education program includes nearly 20 hours of sessions presented by nationally recognized speakers. Topics span clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, advanced imaging service, artificial intelligence, workflow optimization and patient experience improvement.
Highlights include:
- AI and Imaging Innovation: Multiple sessions explore AI, real-world decision support and emerging applications in radiography and maternal care. Presenters break down where AI can help, what adoption barriers remain, and how technologists and administrators can build trust across their teams.
- Imaging Service and Equipment Strategy: From practical approaches to CT service expansion to advanced capital planning, attendees will learn how to maximize uptime, extend equipment life cycle and support smarter purchasing decisions.
- Leadership, Workforce and Culture: Presentations will also address burnout, organizational culture, team development and staff resilience. Several speakers will explore actionable ways to promote teamwork and support well-being within radiology and HTM teams.
- Patient-Centered Radiology: Speakers will speak to managing claustrophobic patients in MRI, enhancing experience metrics, and building patient-focused care pathways that reinforce the value of clinical empathy and communication.
With multiple tracks offered simultaneously, attendees can customize their education experience, whether seeking leadership strategies, technical expertise or operational innovation.
The keynote session, “Advocacy in Action: What’s Happening in Radiology,” will provide a timely overview of current regulatory and legislative issues impacting the field. Representatives from the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) will outline emerging pressures on radiology practices and describe how imaging professionals can engage in effective advocacy.
In an environment where compliance and reimbursement pressures continue to evolve, the session promises to help attendees navigate the broader public policy landscape affecting imaging decisions, budgets and staffing.
Networking That Builds Community
ICE has built a reputation for creating meaningful, productive exchanges between colleagues. ICE 2026 continues this tradition with dedicated opportunities to connect, share best practices and form relationships that extend beyond the show.
The ICE Break Networking Lunch is a time for dialogue and collaboration, while the exhibit hall’s grand opening reception allows attendees to connect with vendors and colleagues in a relaxed setting.
The conference concludes with Río & Rhythm: A Riverwalk Fiesta, a celebration that brings together attendees against the backdrop of the San Antonio Riverwalk. Local cuisine, lively music and scenic views welcome participants to unwind after two full days of learning.
Exclusive Exhibit Hall Solutions
ICE’s exhibit hall will feature leading technology manufacturers, service companies, software developers and support providers who serve the imaging community. Exhibitors will share solutions aimed at improving uptime, lowering cost, supporting workflow efficiency and elevating image quality.
Whether attendees oversee a multi-site imaging enterprise or manage service for a single facility, the exhibit hall offers direct access to suppliers who can help address daily challenges. Many companies bring hands-on demonstrations of new technologies, while others help attendees continue conversations from the educational sessions.
The exhibit hall connects clinical, leadership and service decision-makers with solution providers who understand imaging’s most pressing pain points.
A Place Where Leadership Keeps Growing
ICE continues to offer a unique blend of perspectives by bringing together imaging directors, radiology administrators and imaging service engineers. Rather than siloing disciplines, ICE encourages shared discussions across clinical operations, technical service and departmental strategy.
It is a balanced approach that has grown ICE into a nationwide community. Attendees arrive not only to learn, but also to give back by sharing insight, experiences and collaborative problem-solving ideas with other professionals.
Many attendees return each year and describe ICE as a “career refresh” – a setting to gain clarity, sharpen skills and return to work equipped with new strategies.
A Tradition of Excellence, A Focus on the Future
For more than a decade, the Imaging Conference & Expo has served as a hub for imaging leaders seeking professional development. The 2026 edition builds on the success of prior events with a wide variety of educational sessions, expert speakers and unmatched networking.
By combining best-in-class training with an industry-exclusive vendor hall, ICE continues to provide imaging professionals with the resources and information needed to lead their teams and deliver high-quality patient care.
The full educational agenda, hotel information and registration details are available at AttendICE.com.
For a select group of imaging leaders, the ICE18 Leadership Summit offers an exclusive, high-impact way to accelerate your professional growth and expand your network – all within the larger framework of the Imaging Conference & Expo.
The ICE18 Leadership Summit is a gathering of imaging directors, administrators and HTM decision-makers from hospitals, imaging centers and health systems across the country. Attendance is by invitation only – ensuring a room full of peers with both influence and experience.
Why Attend?
Summit attendees have a rare opportunity to network with some of the brightest minds in the imaging industry. You’ll share insight and strategies drawn from extensive experience – helping you and your department grow.
Several networking events – including a dinner and breakfast and informal gatherings – create space for meaningful idea-sharing and collaboration.
Reverse Expo
Unlike a traditional exhibit hall, the Reverse Expo flips the script where attendees engage in a speed-dating-style format with vendors and service providers. The goal is to discover resources, tools and services that can save your department time, money and operational headaches.
Find out more and apply at attendice.com/ice-18/
