
NPWH | Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health 2026
Event Date
September 23–25, 2026
Location
Richmond, VA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe 29th Annual NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference is the flagship educational event of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH). Registration is open for the conference, taking place September 23–25, 2026 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The conference brings together women's health clinicians for three days of continuing education, research, and networking. It invites women's health clinicians, students, and leaders to Richmond, Virginia for three days of education. Attendees include Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BCs), Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP-BCs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide women's and gender-related care. Attendees include women's health nurse practitioners and other APRNs, including educators, researchers, and supporters of the women's and gender-diverse healthcare field.
As the professional home for these clinicians, the conference offers evidence-based clinical guidance and continuing education credits. NPWH is the professional association representing 13,000 WHNPs, and its membership includes the WHNP and all APRNs specializing in comprehensive women's and gender-related care; the organization sets a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing clinicians nationwide with high-quality continuing education.
Show Highlights
The conference program spans three full days of clinical education, research presentations, and an exhibit hall. Key features include:
- Continuing education (CE) sessions across the spectrum of women's and gender-related health, with content addressing timely topics such as perimenopause, menopause, and maternal health.
- Research and abstract presentations — the meeting features clinical, research, innovative, student, and industry abstracts selected through a competitive call for submissions.
- An exhibit hall with industry symposia and product theaters showcasing the latest products and services for women's health practice.
The conference addresses issues such as the current generation of women entering perimenopause and menopause demanding more from their health and providers, and the fact that women in America are dying at a higher rate from pregnancy-related causes than in any other developed nation.
Registration
Registration is now open for the 29th Annual NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference, taking place September 23–25, 2026 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Registration is handled through the NPWH website and event platform.
For those interested in presenting, NPWH issues a call for abstracts each year. NPWH seeks submissions for the 2026 conference; clinical abstracts are due April 5, while research or innovative, student research or innovative, and industry abstracts are due May 3.
Exhibitors and sponsors register separately. The sponsorship application should be made via the NPWH online sales system, and credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard, Discover only) are accepted up to $10,000.
History
The conference is the annual meeting of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. Since its inception in 1980, NPWH has been a trusted source of information on nurse practitioner education, practice, and women's health issues. The 2026 edition marks the 29th annual gathering. NPWH works with a wide range of individuals and groups within nursing, medicine, the healthcare industry, and the women's health community, striving to continuously improve access and quality of health care for women through excellence and innovation in continuing education and professional development, leadership in policy, practice and research, and support and services for members.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
The Greater Richmond Convention Center is located in downtown Richmond at 403 North 3rd Street. For NDA 2026, event space includes the Grand Ballroom and Grand Ballroom Foyer, the Capitol Ballroom, and numerous breakout rooms (the "B" series such as B10–B18), which host plenaries, CE sessions, luncheons, the exhibit hall, and district caucuses. For all events, attendees enter at the corner of 5th and Marshall Street at either the Ballroom or Exhibit Hall Pavilion depending on the event location. Mobility scooter rentals will be available on-site for attendees who prefer additional mobility support while navigating the convention center and surrounding hotels.
Parking
Parking is available at the convention center, the host hotels, and nearby public lots:
- GRCC Parking Deck (connected to the venue via the 3rd level; GPS address 351 N. Third St.): $8.00 per entry and $26.00 for overnight parking. The deck has six levels with 401 spaces (including 10 handicapped-accessible), automated entry/exit, and a maximum vehicle height of 7'8" on Level 2. It is generally open 6 AM to 11 PM.
- Richmond Public Self-Parking – 5th & Marshall Street Lot: $6 (0–1 hr), $12 (1–2 hrs), $18 (2–3 hrs), $22 (3–24 hrs); evening rate $12 (enter after 5:00 PM, exit before 6:00 AM).
- Host hotel parking: Marriott $41 overnight / $25 daytime; Hilton $51 overnight. Room-block guests were quoted $10 + tax first-come, first-served.
Additional nearby options include the Marriott Parking Deck (entrance at 500 East Broad Street), the 7th and Marshall Streets Deck, and several surface lots on Marshall, Jackson, and Grace Streets. Non-metered street parking is available on 1st, 2nd, Clay, and Marshall Streets and throughout Jackson Ward. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), served by both Delta and United with connections from major hubs; the convention center is approximately 15 minutes from the airport by taxi, rideshare, or rental car. The NDA negotiated discounted airfares with Delta (meeting code NY4A8) and United (discount code ZRRH415771). Downtown Richmond is served by the Greater Richmond Transit System (GRTC), including the Pulse Bus Rapid Transit line, and Uber and Lyft operate throughout the city. Amtrak also serves Richmond. Driving directions to the GRCC parking deck are available from I-95 and I-64 via downtown exits.
Nearby Hotels
The NDA secured room blocks at three downtown hotels (all listed as sold out or closed for the block by publication; housing deadline was June 15, 2026):
- Marriott Downtown Richmond (host hotel) — $199/night; directly across the street from the Convention Center with a connecting walkway.
- Hilton Richmond Downtown — $189/night; across the street from both the Marriott and the Convention Center.
- Delta Hotel by Marriott Richmond Downtown — $182/night; approximately 10 minutes from the Convention Center.
All three are in downtown Richmond within close proximity to the venue. Because block rooms sell out, attendees may need to book nearby downtown Richmond hotels independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference?
The 29th Annual NPWH Women's Healthcare Conference takes place September 23–25, 2026 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Who should attend this conference?
The conference is designed for women's health clinicians, students, and leaders, including Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs), Family Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and other APRNs who provide women's and gender-related care, along with educators, researchers, and industry supporters.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is open through the NPWH website and event platform. Those wishing to present should note the abstract deadlines: clinical abstracts are due April 5, and research, innovative, student, and industry abstracts are due May 3.
What hotels are near the venue?
Numerous downtown Richmond hotels are within walking distance, including the Richmond Marriott, which is connected to the convention center by a skywalk, plus the Hilton Richmond Downtown, The Jefferson Hotel, Omni Richmond, Delta Hotels by Marriott, and others. NPWH publishes conference room block information on its website.
How do I get to the Greater Richmond Convention Center?
The convention center is in downtown Richmond, roughly a 15 to 30 minute drive from Richmond International Airport (RIC) depending on traffic. Public bus lines serve the downtown area and rideshare services are readily available.
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