# NCHEA Annual Conference & Exhibition

- Dates: 4 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, United States
- Organiser: NCHEA Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

The 2026 NCHEA Annual Conference and Exhibition is an event focused on sharing real-world experiences and lessons learned in healthcare engineering. It is designed for industry peers, including healthcare engineers and contractors, to present and learn about topics such as regulatory updates, life safety, energy sustainability, and project management.

## Who attends

Attendees noted that project managers are well-represented at this conference — not just facilities managers — and want content that speaks to both audiences

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nchea.wildapricot.org/2026-Annual-Conference)
- [Registration](https://nchea.wildapricot.org/EDUCATION-SIGN-UP)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma
- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **Hell's Kitchen**: 200 m from the venue, 118 Princess Street, Wilmington, 28401
- **Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District**: 390 m from the venue, 229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/ilmwc)
  - Phone: +1 910-632-2900
- **Riverview Suites Wilmington**: 400 m from the venue, 106 N Water St, Wilmington, 28401
- **Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown**: 420 m from the venue, 225 Grace Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmdohx-hampton-wilmington-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 910-251-3930
- **Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton**: 590 m from the venue, 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmwrup-hotel-ballast-wilmington/)
  - Phone: +1-910-763-5900
- **Aloft**: 760 m from the venue
- **Best Western Plus Coastline Inn**: 840 m from the venue, 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-wilmington/best-western-plus-coastline-inn/propertyCode.34136.html)
  - Phone: +1 910-763-2800
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront**: 920 m from the venue, 9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, 28401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmcces-embassy-suites-wilmington-riverfront/)

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