The 2024 ASHA Convention will be spread across several facilities which are not connected. We will have plenty of guidance on hand to help you get where you need to go, but always be sure to check the Program Planner and mobile app for the exact location of activities. (If you have a mobility challenge, scooter and wheelchair rentals are available trhough Scootaround to help you get around at the ASHA Convention.)
The ASHA Awards Ceremony celebrates high achievement and excellence in the professions. The awards presented, including the Honors of the Association and ASHA Fellows, recognize members who have contributed significantly to the professions and ASHA. The Annie Glenn Award will also be presented to an individual whose work to raise awareness or advocate for those with communication disorders captures the spirit of Mrs. Glenn.
Saturday, December 7
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Arch/800 Pike, Level 3, Tahoma 3-4
The ASHA Leadership Q&A: A Membership Chat With the Board provides an opportunity for you to meet with the ASHA Board of Directors and staff to learn about organization objectives and initiatives. You are also invited to offer feedback on the direction and activities of the Association.
A variety of audiology-focused events will take place over the three days of the ASHA Convention. These events are a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the audiology community.
Gather for the last session of the day on Saturday to recap the best moments of this year’s event with the Convention Co-Chairs. They will then welcome a special keynote speaker to leave you newly inspired as you return home after three days of learning and connecting. Closing out the journey will be a special kick off for ASHA’s 100th anniversary in 2025.
Two floors of exhibits this year! In addition to over 300 exhibiting companies, the Exhibit Hall offers a number of opportunities to network, including a daily lunch break that provides dedicated time to visit exhibitors and socialize, Exhibitor Demonstrations, the Caring Square community service activity, and various themed lounges where you can meet ASHA staff and leadership or connect with other members. Exhibitor Demonstrations will take place on both exhibit levels.
The virtual Graduate School Fair provides an opportunity for students to talk with communication sciences and disorders (CSD) program representatives about graduate or PhD program goals, curricula, clinical experiences, and opportunities for participation in research, among other topics.
Various ASHA Lounges will be located throughout the Exhibit Hall. Plan to stop by the lounges to chat with ASHA staff and volunteer leaders to learn more about ASHA programs and initiatives.
Some ASHA boards, committees, and councils, as well as affiliate groups, hold meetings during the ASHA Convention. A list of published meetings and activities will be available in the Program Planner and mobile app in November.
The Convention begins with the Opening General Session on Thursday morning, featuring energizing addresses by the ASHA president, Convention co-chairs, and a special keynote speaker.
Stop by the Arch Building atrium at the Seattle Convention Center to say hello to the Reading with Rover dogs during the ASHA Convention. Reading with Rover is a nonprofit organization bringing kids and dogs together to discover the joy of reading and become more confident. Reading with Rover teams visit libraries, schools, hospitals, and more, providing opportunities for kids to improve literacy and experience therapy dog visits.
Receptions and open houses provide time for attendees to relax and connect with colleagues and friends.
Each of ASHA’s 20 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be hosting a social gathering for professional networking in the SIG's topic area(s). Hear updates about what the SIGs have accomplished in the last year and what they are planning for the future. These free events are open to all current SIG affiliates and anyone else who would like to meet SIG volunteers, ask questions about the SIGs, and share ideas. The schedule of SIG Open House and Networking Meetings is available on the ASHA website, as well as the Meetings & Social section of the Program Planner and ASHA Convention mobile app.
Follow @ashaweb on Instagram, and use #ElevateatASHA and #ASHA24 to connect with other attendees during the event. You can also tag your posts with the hashtags #SLPeeps and #AudPeeps to connect with the speech-language pathology and audiology community. You can also add a special 2024 ASHA Convention frame to your profile photo by following these instructions [PDF].
The ASHA Convention isn’t just for seasoned professionals—students can participate in lots of activities, too.
We hold extra function space during the ASHA Convention to support affiliate organizations that would like to host meetings or receptions in conjunction with our event. Learn more about the guidelines and submit a space request for your group.