MIDI Association — Booth 1312
Dates: March 11–13, 2026
Location: Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA, USA
The 41st CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is the largest event of its kind worldwide — a global gathering of accessibility leaders, researchers, developers, educators, and advocates committed to innovation and empowerment. CSUN serves as a vital platform for authentic representation, cross-cultural collaboration, and the exchange of best practices and emerging technologies that empower people with disabilities. As policies evolve internationally (including the European Accessibility Act), CSUN provides an essential forum for understanding how accessibility is shaping product development and more inclusive societies.
Connect Through MIDI
At CSUN 2026, The MIDI Association will showcase how open standards and inclusive design can remove barriers to music-making. Our booth theme, Connect Through MIDI, highlights how MIDI enables people of all abilities to create, perform, and communicate through music.
At Booth 1312, you can explore accessible music technology concepts and hands-on demonstrations centered around:
- Interoperable assistive music devices and controllers
- Accessible instrument design and alternative input methods
- MIDI 2.0 building blocks that support inclusive musical expression
- Connectivity solutions that simplify adaptive setups
Featured Booth Demos
1) Arcana Strum
Arcana Strum demonstrates how expressive performance can be designed for inclusion from the start. By translating intuitive physical gestures into musical articulation, Arcana Strum helps broaden access to expressive playing methods for musicians with diverse mobility needs.
- Expressive performance techniques without traditional barriers
- Gesture-driven articulation and nuance
- Designed to support inclusive musical interaction
2) UniMIDIhub
UniMIDIhub showcases flexible connectivity and routing designed to make adaptive rigs easier to build and easier to use. For musicians and educators working with switches, alternative controllers, adaptive surfaces, or hybrid device setups, intelligent MIDI connectivity can dramatically simplify configuration and unlock creative independence.
- Flexible routing across multiple devices
- Bridging modern and legacy MIDI workflows
- Supports accessible reconfiguration for adaptive setups
3) Connect Through MIDI
Learn how Connect Through MIDI allows anyone to experience the joy of making music.
The MIDI Association’s accessibility work brings together manufacturers, developers, educators, and musicians to improve inclusive design and expand creative possibilities.
- Why open standards matter for accessibility
- How interoperability helps inclusive products work together
- Ways to get involved with accessibility efforts in music tech
Exhibit Hall Access & Hours
Expo Visitor Pass: An Expo Visitor Pass is required to enter the free Exhibit Hall. Registration is open now and will also be available on-site Wednesday through Friday (March 11–13). A single Expo Visitor Pass registration is valid for all three days the Exhibit Hall is open.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
- Wednesday, March 11: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, March 12: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday, March 13: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Visit The MIDI Association at Booth 1312
Music connects us. Technology empowers us.
Together, we Connect Through MIDI.
Stop by Booth 1312 to see Connect Through MIDI, Arcana Strum and UniMIDIhub in action, learn how MIDI supports accessible music-making, and connect with the community building a more inclusive future for music technology.