EmpowerFest 2026
Date and Time
Location
San Jose Marriott
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.
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.
Event Fee
$150 per patient, Guest 1 – $150; Guest 2 – $200; Guest 3 – $250 (limit 3 guests)
- Event fee includes breakfast and lunch daily and Friday & Saturday night dinner.
- Guests can include family members, caregivers or supportive friends.
Hotel
San Jose Marriott — 301 South Market Street | San Jose, CA 95113
Book your hotel room by August 19, 2026 to receive the discounted rate of $170* per night.
*Discounted rate is a flat rate that includes taxes/fees
- To book your room, visit the site HERE.
- Or call (408) 280-1300, and mention “EmpowerFest 2026”
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.
Registration
Registration is now open for EmpowerFest 2026 in Chandler, Arizona. REGISTER HERE!
Check out some photos from EmpowerFest 2025 in Arizona!
Related Events
August 22, 2026
Field Day in Grand Rapids, MI 2026
Hanger Clinic invites people with limb loss, orthotic bracing needs, or anyone differently abled to join us for an adaptive field day in Grand Rapids at Davenport University. Join us for a day of education, coaching, support, and encouragement as we focus on increasing motivation, mobility, and strength for people with physical challenges.