HHS Inaugural National Conference on Women's Health
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health announces an opportunity for non-Federal and private sector organizations and entities to co-sponsor the inaugural HHS National Conference on Women's Health. The conference will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, on March 11-13, 2026. The conference will address breakthroughs in research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions that affect women across the lifespan. It will explore opportunities to bridge gaps between evidence and implementation and drive cross-sector innovation to modernize patient care and promote better health. The National Conference on Women's Health co-sponsorship will involve executing a series of financially self-sustaining meetings, events, and/or conference networking opportunities to convene women's health stakeholders and facilitate discussions on health topics that impact women and girls. HHS will be responsible for arranging and paying for conference facilities, logistics, and advertising. Co- sponsors will be responsible for developing programming for and managing logistics of co-sponsored meetings, events, and/or conference networking opportunities and shall consult with HHS and receive HHS approval prior to finalizing such opportunities. Co-sponsors will be responsible for paying for expenses related to and advertising the co- sponsored meetings, events, and/or conference networking opportunities. No federal funds will be provided to the co-sponsor. Registration fees will not be collected for the conference or co-sponsored activities. This co-sponsorship opportunity is not a grant or contract award, and each entity will be responsible for financially supporting its own activities. Potential co-sponsors must be capable of managing the day- to-day operations associated with the proposed activities in collaboration with the conference organizers and be willing to participate substantively in the execution of the co-sponsored activity(ies). Participation by co-sponsor(s) does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)</title>
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3898-3899]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01804]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
HHS Inaugural National Conference on Women's Health
AGENCY: Office on Women's Health (OWH), Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of opportunity to co-sponsor HHS Office on Women's
Health conference.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on
Women's Health announces an opportunity for non-Federal and private
sector organizations and entities to co-sponsor the inaugural HHS
National Conference on Women's Health. The conference will take place
at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, on March 11-13, 2026.
The conference will address breakthroughs in research, prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions that affect women across
the lifespan. It will explore opportunities to bridge gaps between
evidence and implementation and drive cross-sector innovation to
modernize patient care and promote better health.
The National Conference on Women's Health co-sponsorship will
involve executing a series of financially self-sustaining meetings,
events, and/or conference networking opportunities to convene women's
health stakeholders and facilitate discussions on health topics that
impact women and girls. HHS will be responsible for arranging and
paying for conference facilities, logistics, and advertising. Co-
sponsors will be responsible for developing programming for and
managing logistics of co-sponsored meetings, events, and/or conference
networking opportunities and shall consult with HHS and receive HHS
approval prior to finalizing such opportunities. Co-sponsors will be
responsible for paying for expenses related to and advertising the co-
sponsored meetings, events, and/or conference networking opportunities.
No federal funds will be provided to the co-sponsor. Registration fees
will not be collected for the conference or co-sponsored activities.
This co-sponsorship opportunity is not a grant or contract award,
and each entity will be responsible for financially supporting its own
activities. Potential co-sponsors must be capable of managing the day-
to-day operations associated with the proposed activities in
collaboration with the conference organizers and be willing to
participate substantively in the execution of the co-sponsored
activity(ies). Participation by co-sponsor(s) does not imply
endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
DATES: To receive consideration, proposals for co-sponsoring the HHS
National Conference on Women's Health must be received through <a href="https://ncwh2026.com/en/co-sponsorship-registration-form">https://ncwh2026.com/en/co-sponsorship-registration-form</a> by 5:00 p.m. EST on
February 27, 2026.
Eligibility for Co-Sponsorship: To be eligible, a potential co-
sponsor shall: (1) participate substantively in the co-sponsored
activity and (2) have an organizational mission that is consistent with
OWH and HHS.
The selected co-sponsoring organization shall furnish the necessary
personnel, materials, and services to administer its responsibility for
the conference. These duties will be outlined in a co-sponsorship
agreement with OWH that will set forth the details of the co-sponsored
activity.
Co-Sponsorship Proposal: Each co-sponsorship proposal shall contain
a description of: (1) The entity or organization's background and
history, (2) its ability to satisfy the co-sponsorship criteria
detailed above, and (3) its proposed involvement in the co-sponsored
activity.
Evaluation Criteria: After engaging in exploratory discussions with
potential co-sponsors that respond to this notice, representatives of
OWH will select the co-sponsor(s) using the following evaluation
criteria:
(1) Qualifications and capability to fulfill co-sponsorship
responsibilities;
(2) Creativity related to enhancing the conference;
(3) Potential for reaching and generating attendees from among key
stakeholders, including federal, state and local policymakers, health
care professionals, consumers and patients, purchasers and payers, and/
or other health officials;
(4) Description of financial management expertise, including
demonstration of experience in developing a budget and collecting and
managing monies from organizations and individuals; and
(5) Proposed plan for managing a co-sponsorship opportunity with
OWH.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afe1ecf8e79d9f9d99efddc0dccac3c6cedcdcc0ccc6cedbcadc81ccc0c2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ca84899d82f8faf8fc8ab8a5b9afa6a3abb9b9a5a9a3abbeafb9e4a9a5a7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH) is charged with
providing expert advice and consultation to the Secretary concerning
scientific, legal, ethical, and policy issues related to women's
health. OWH establishes short-range and long-range goals within the
Department and coordinates on activities within the Department that
relate to disease prevention, health promotion, service delivery,
research, and public and health care professional education, for issues
of particular concern to women throughout their lifespan. OWH monitors
the Department's activities regarding women's health and identifies
needs regarding the coordination of activities. OWH is also responsible
for facilitating the exchange of information through the National
Women's Health
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Information Center. Additionally, OWH coordinates efforts to promote
women's health programs and policies with the private sector.
Procedures for Attendance: <a href="http://NCWH2026.com">NCWH2026.com</a>.
Dorothy A. Fink,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Women's Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Health.
[FR Doc. 2026-01804 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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