# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: The Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony will take place on Oct. 28 in Sacramento.About this EventJoin us as we crown the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California!This is the grand finale of CMTA's statewide contest honoring the most innovative products manufactured in California, with past winners including Lockheed Martin's X-59 and Northrop Grumman's world's fastest microchip.Expect an afternoon networking with industry leaders, a showcase of the 2026 top products, and standout speakers. Then, join us for the big reveal as we announce the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California, plus a new award honoring the top product from a small-to-medium-sized manufacturer (SMM).Manufacturers, suppliers, and innovation-lovers alike — you'll want to be there.Questions? Contact Rebecca Elliott at relliott@cmta.net.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfRD3QX9PW4 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6d084e20-a245-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 11:30 AMDoors Open🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMNetworking Hour🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMBuffet Lunch🕑: 01:00 PMWelcome Remarks Info: CMTA's President & CEO, Lance Hastings, will kick off the event!🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:25 PMKeynote Speaker🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PMAwards CeremonyInfo: CMTA will announce the 2026 winner for the Coolest Thing Made in California, and the winner from the first-ever SMM bracket. Both companies will be presented with an award. Plus, we'll recognize some of the incredible manufacturers from this year's contest. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/2026-coolest-thing-made-in-california-awards-ceremony/100001993559469037 - **Event Categories**: contests, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-10-28T18:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 1068.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sacramento - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection - **lat**: 38.58014 - **long**: -121.4938571 - **full address**: The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection, 926 J Street, Sacramento, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/90fc0ef9f9bffe3f3c01f9fef9bb3e3f443d64a4e96d3b9c0ea0afc0c87f04e3-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050505-gmir.jpg?v=1783683132 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony being held? - **A:** 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection, 926 J Street, Sacramento, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony? - **A:** 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony is organized by California Manufacturers & Technology Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Coolest Thing Made in California Awards Ceremony is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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