About the ASHA Convention

The annual ASHA Convention is the premier professional development and networking event for speech-language pathologists; audiologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; assistants; and students. It offers a robust in-person education program with supplemental virtual content.

Dates and Location

The 2025 ASHA Convention will be held November 20–22, 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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    Why Attend the ASHA Convention?

    The ASHA Convention is the most comprehensive education event in the world for speech, language, and hearing professionals. Our event provides attendees with a once-a-year opportunity to learn about the latest research, expand clinical skills and techniques, find new products and resources, and network with colleagues while earning continuing education credit.

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    Schedule

    The Schedule at a Glance provides an overview of each day’s events.

    Program

    The ASHA Convention education program covers 32 topic areas related to the professions and offers thousands of sessions—oral seminars, technical sessions, technical demos, poster presentations and short courses—for ASHA Continuing Education Credit or professional development hours.

    Exhibit Hall

    The Exhibit Hall at the ASHA Convention is the largest showcase in the country dedicated to the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science. Over 300 companies offering the latest products and services will be exhibiting on two floors. You’ll also find touchpoints such as ASHA booths and lounges and the ASHA Member Service Center where you can connect with ASHA staff and volunteer leaders on a variety of topics.

    Special Events and Networking

    Attend social activities and special events, such as the Opening General Session, the Awards Ceremony, and the Closing General Session to round out your ASHA Convention experience and connect with your colleagues in the professions.

    Policies and Logistical Information

    Information from A-Z about what you need to know for attending the ASHA Convention, such as parking, cancellation policies, accessibility for those with disabilities, what to wear, and much more.

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    About ASHA

    The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

    About the Convention

    The ASHA Convention is one of the largest professional development events for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; and speech-language pathology and audiology assistants. Bringing together approximately 15,000 attendees, the annual Convention offers more than 2,500 sessions eligible for ASHA continuing education credit covering the latest research, clinical skills, and techniques in communication sciences and disorders.

    Contact Us

    For inquiries about the ASHA Convention: convention@asha.org

    The ASHA Action Center welcomes questions and requests for information from members and non-members.

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