Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 8:30 AM to Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 6:00 PM
In Person
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
The Research and Innovation Translation Partnerships in Point of Care Technologies and Digital Health Conference and Technology Showcase will be held April 21-22, 2026, on the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, MD. This event will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, forums, a technology showcase, and rapid pitch sessions. Participants include technology developers, researchers, clinicians, and representatives from industry, funding and regulatory agencies, non-government organizations, and investors. These stakeholders will have the opportunity to discuss and share resources, opportunities and expectations to address technology innovation translation and commercialization challenges.
The NIH Programs will showcase their outstanding resources, technologies, and expertise for promoting and nurturing innovative partnerships among the centers and affiliated/associated companies, clinical sites, and stakeholder groups including federal and international regulatory agencies. The conference will feature Technical Tracks in these areas:
- Heart disease
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Sleep disorders
- Cancer
- Infectious diseases
- Maternal/Fetal/Pediatric health
The overall goal of the NIH conference is to share and disseminate best practices, leverage resources, and develop new collaborative opportunities to support the rapid development, commercialization, and implementation of innovative point-of-care and home-based diagnostic technologies with clinical applications.
Additionally, a Grantsmanship Pre-Conference Workshop will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Dates and Hours
Conference and Technology Showcase
April 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
April 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Grantsmanship Pre-Conference Workshop
April 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will include:
- Presentations about available resources for applicants and awardees from NIH program officers at participating institutes, centers, and offices.
- Panel-style Q&A with presenters.
- Brief 1-on-1 discussions with an NIH program officer to discuss project-specific questions, mission fit, appropriateness.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. ADDITIONAL LOGISTICAL INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE DATE.
Venue
William H. Natcher Conference Center – Building 45
National Institutes of Health
45 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814
Additional Information
Information regarding event registration, travel, badge pickup, parking, and other event related logistics can be found on the POCTRN website.
Questions
Contact Asha Storm, asha.storm@nih.gov