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SUMMARY:NAMM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Intersection of Innovation\, Technology and Music\n\n\nNAMM\, in collaboration with the MIDI Association\, is proud to continue the MIDI Showcase at upcoming  2026 NAMM Show. \nThe MIDI Showcase offers both established and up-and-coming MIDI companies and innovators the one-of-a-kind opportunity to place their brand and products in front of a global audience of buyers\, influencers\, media and more. \n\n\nThe MIDI Association is the world’s top non-profit trade organization that connects the companies who develop new MIDI products and specifications with all the people across the globe who use MIDI products to create captivating music and art. \nThe organization has over one hundred corporate members including all the major computer operating systems\, major DAW software companies and leading music production technology companies also has 40\,000 individuals members who can join The MIDI Association at no charge to keep up with the latest developments in MIDI. \nBecome a Member of the MIDI Association
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/namm-2026
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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SUMMARY:2026 MIDI Association Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The MIDI Association is proud to invite NAMM attendees to a special Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony honoring pioneers whose work helped define MIDI\, computer music\, and modern music production. \n• Chris Adam — Co-founder of C-Lab and Emagic\, key architect behind Notator and Logic\n• Roy Elkins — Connector of artists\, technology\, and community across the global music ecosystem\n• Greg Hendershott — Founder of Cakewalk\, who democratized MIDI sequencing on personal computers\n• David Kusek — Founder of Passport Designs and pioneer of computer music and MIDI education\n• Gerhard Lengeling — Co-founder of C-Lab and Emagic\, creator of Logic and architect of modern DAWs\n• Dave Oppenheim — Co-founder of Opcode Systems and pioneer of MIDI sequencing and DAW workflows\n• Charlie Steinberg — Founder of Steinberg\, visionary behind modern MIDI sequencing and virtual studios\n• Emile “Dr. T” Tobenfeld — Algorithmic music innovator who expanded MIDI’s creative boundaries
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/2026-midi-association-lifetime-achievement-awards-ceremony
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T110000
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SUMMARY:2025 MIDI Innovation Awards at NAMM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The MIDI Association Booth 10302 at the front of Hall A as we highlight The MIDI Innovation Awards winners for 2025. \n\nAzoteq MIDI 2.0 Full Motion Key Position Sensor Module — Full-stroke key position sensors that enhance expression for MPE and MIDI 2.0 synths.\nCircle Guitar — An electric guitar fused with a MIDI-programmable sequencer for new rhythmic and sonic possibilities.\nJAM_BOT — A system for real-time human-AI co-created symbolic music improvisation with live visualization.\nNative Instruments Kontakt 8 — The latest edition of NI’s sampling platform with intelligent MIDI tools.\nNative Instruments Kontrol S-Series MK3 — Next-generation MIDI keyboard controller with deep integration and MIDI 2.0 support.\nPlaytonik — A musical fidget toy using shapes to produce ambient or energetic soundscapes
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/2026-midi-innovation-awards-at-namm-2026
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T130000
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SUMMARY:Innovators Meetup with Rock Paper Scissors
DESCRIPTION:Meet all the musical instrument\, software and app innovators at NAMM! Everyone gets the mic in this networking session. Introduce yourself\, connect faces to names\, then break to network one on one. You’ll meet new collaborators\, customers\, allies\, and friends. With Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) as a facilitator\, networking feels inviting\, relaxed\, and human. \nRock Paper Scissors and the MIDI Association bring innovators together: Meet Adam and the Rock Paper Scissors team at their Innovator Hub (booth 10607) to demo some of the most inspiring innovations for creating and experiencing music!
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/6163
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T131500
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SUMMARY:SoundGirls- Women Working In Professional Audio
DESCRIPTION:SoundGirls was established to provide women working in professional audio a community to come to for support and advice\, and for empowerment and inspiration. \nSince its founding\, SoundGirls has grown into an international organization with over 6\,000 members and chapters worldwide. We provide scholarships\, mentorships\, job placement\, business development\, and workshops. We firmly believe in “You Can’t Be What You Can’t See” and feature a monthly profile on Women in Audio as well as monthly bloggers that share their experiences and expertise.
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/soundgirls-women-working-in-professional-audio
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMM,Trade Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T162508Z
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SUMMARY:MIDI In Music Education
DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to raise awareness about MIDI in education at schools (secondary\, college and university\, and pro schools)\, MIDI Musical Instrument manufacturers and Dealers who sell MIDI products. \nSAE Mexico\, The NAMM MIDI Fund and The MIDI Association\nSAE Mexico has been selected to create a MIDI In Music Education curriculum in both English and Spanish by the MIDI Association. \nSAE Mexico have a unique relationship with Coursera\, the massive open online course provider so the curriculum and certification will be available at no charge. \nAll of the materials created for The MIDI In Music Education curriculum will also be provided under a Creative Common license. \nThis means that Universities\, Schools\, Dealers and digital musical instrument manufacturers can include portions of the MIDI Association materials without any concerns about copyrights or licenses by just a simple Creative Commons attribution.
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/midi-in-music-education
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:MIDI In Music Education,NAMM
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ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T153000
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SUMMARY:Music Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:We think everyone should be able to experience the joy of making music.\nWe brought together music accessibility experts from all over the world to meet regularly & discuss how to make digital musical instruments more accessible. \nJoin Athan Billias from the MIDI Association Executive Board\, Tobi Hunke from Ableton Drummer and Connect through MIDI\, Haim Kairy from Arcana Instruments\, and Lachi from RAMPD as we discuss the latest advances in Music Accessibility.
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/music-accessibility
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMM,Trade Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T170000
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SUMMARY:Rampd-Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Rampd will bring a number of artists to perform at The MIDI Association Booth 10302 on Saturday\, January 24 right after the Music Accessibility event. \nDeshaymond Solomon\nDeshaymond is a blind R&B artist\, songwriter\, producer\, entrepreneur\, and the visionary founder of Deshaymond Media LLC. \nIvan Estralla\, is a Mariachi singer\, concert producer\, and cultural storyteller dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of Mexican music. \nIndi Robinson is a groundbreaking deaf actress redefining the way music is experienced by blending American Sign Language with expressive artistry. \nLACHI\nAward Winning Artist\, CEO RAMPD\nLachi is an award-winning recording artist\, global renowned disability advocate\, Recording Academy National Trustee\, who’s produced a GRAMMY-Nominated album. Lachi is the Founder/CEO of the U.N.-recognized organization RAMPD.org—a consultancy group working with music industry giants on disability-inclusive solutions\, as well as a global network of music creators and professionals with disabilities and neurodivergence. Her 2023 peer-reviewed work on accessibility in the recording industry has been published by the Audio Engineering Society. Named a USA Today Woman of the Year and included in Forbes Accessibility 100 list\, Lachi’s work amplifying access in the music industry has landed in Billboard\, TIME Magazine\, Good Morning America and the New York Times.
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/rampd-recording-artists-and-music-professionals-with-disabilities
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center | Front of Hall A | The MIDI Association Booth 10302\, 800 W Katella Ave\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMM,Trade Shows
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T160000
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SUMMARY:The 41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference \nDates: March 11 – March 13\, 2026 \nLocation: Anaheim Marriott\, Anaheim\, CA\, USA \nThe CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is the largest event of its kind worldwide\, serving as a vital global platform for authentic representation\, innovation\, and empowerment. Accessibility leaders\, researchers\, developers\, and advocates from across the globe gather to share ideas\, challenges\, and innovations. \nThis conference is an essential space for exchanging global best practices\, groundbreaking research\, and emerging technologies that empower people with disabilities across borders. Attendees will gain insights on how shifting policies\, such as the European Accessibility Act and others\, are influencing product development and shaping more inclusive societies. \nThe event fosters cross-cultural collaboration\, promotes universal design principles\, and strengthens a global community united in dismantling barriers in education\, employment\, and daily life. \nThe MIDI Association:  Booth 1312 \nExpo Visitor Pass\nAn Expo Visitor Pass is required to enter the free Exhibit Hall. Expo Visitor Pass registration is now open. Expo Visitor Pass will also be available on-site\, Wednesday through Friday (March 11 to March 13). A single Expo Visitor Pass registration is good for all three days the Exhibit Hall is open. \nGeneral Public and Conference Registered Participants \nWednesday\, March 11: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM \nThursday\, March 12: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM \nFriday\, March 13: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM \nFor more details\, please visit the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference website.
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/the-41st-csun-assistive-technology-conference
LOCATION:Anaheim Marriott\, Anaheim Marriott\, 700 W Convention Way\,\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The MIDI Association":MAILTO:info@midi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260510T170000
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SUMMARY:Super Booth 2026
DESCRIPTION:The MIDI Association booth at Super Booth 2026 will be at: Booth O243 \nWe will feature demos of the latest MIDI specifications and a special music accessibility demo
URL:https://staging.midi.org/event-calendar/super-booth-2026
LOCATION:Super Booth\, The Fez\, Berlin\, Germany
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