The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites you to attend a public conference “2026 Research Conference on Sleep and the Health of Women (SHOW 2026).” This conference is designed to highlight important research discoveries demonstrating the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms on the health of women and girls across the lifespan, spanning basic cellular mechanisms, population-based studies, clinical research, and implementation science. 

Registration

Registration for SHOW 2026 (hybrid) is required for both virtual and in-person attendance.

Registration is available through September 21, 2026, by clicking the "Register Now" button.

Location and Virtual Access

Meeting Venue

NIH Main Campus
The Natcher Conference Center Auditorium (Building 45)
Ruth L. Kirschstein Auditorium
45 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD  20894

*More information about attending a meeting at NIH can be found on the location information page.

Virtual Access

A link to the virtual meeting will be shared with virtual registrants prior to the meeting dates. 

In-Person Attendance Requirements for non-U.S. Citizens

Due to security requirements at NIH facilities, non-U.S. citizens/non-green card holders wishing to attend in-person must register by September 4, 2026.

Once registration is complete, you will receive an email from NIH to complete a preregistration process in the Visitor Access Management system. 

This additional step must be complete 30 days prior to your visit to the NIH Campus. More information on NIH security policies is available here:
Visitors | Coming to NIH. 

Contact

For questions or to request reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please email Jessica Freer at Jessica.Mitchell@nih.gov.