EmpowerFest 2026

Date and Time

September 10 – 13, 2026
8:00 am MT

Location

San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

EmpowerFest is coming to San Jose, California!

Pack your bags for an unforgettable adventure in the Southwest at Hanger Clinic’s EmpowerFest event in San Jose, CA!

At EmpowerFest, you’ll connect with a supportive limb loss community as well as expert prosthetists and therapists while gaining the guidance, motivation, and tools to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

All ages and levels of mobility are welcome.

Registration is now closed for EmpowerFest 2026.

EmpowerFest will be returning next year to the East Coast.

Sign up here to be notified when registration opens for 2027.


For any questions, please email [email protected].


Activities Include:

Self Defense Class

Seated Volleyball

Pickleball

Tennis

Adaptive Water Sports

Swimming

Golfing

Yoga

Running and Mobility Clinics

Upper Limb Cooking Class

Social Events

Support Groups

…And more!


Event Details

Dates 

September 10 – 13, 2026

  • Registration and Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
  • Event Begins: September 11 at 8:00 a.m. and ends September 13 at 1:00 p.m. 

Travel 

The event begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 11 and ends at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 13.

Get driving directions to the hotel.

Airport Info: To rent a car, Enterprise car rental offers adaptive driving devices for cars.

Visit the Enterprise website or call (866) 225-4284.

Registration

Registration is now closed for EmpowerFest 2026 in San Jose, CA.


Check out some photos from EmpowerFest 2025 in Arizona!

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