Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The NIH Research Festival 2026 is scheduled for September 14–18 at the NIH main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The event will feature plenary and concurrent symposia, workshops, poster sessions, and vendor exhibits.
Additional highlights include the NIH Resource Information Fair, specialized workshops for NIH library users, biomedical vendor exhibits and workshops, and a Small Business Expo. The festival will also feature events like the Green Labs Fair, focusing on sustainability in research.
The festival emphasizes intramural research resources, career development for early-career investigators, and presentations on current NIH research advances. Attendees can explore technical exhibits and network with vendors specializing in biomedical research tools and services.