We are excited to announce that Dominique Dawes will join us as our Opening General Session keynote speaker. Ms. Dawes is a three-time Olympian and member of the “Magnificent Seven,” the first American team to win gold in women’s gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics. She is also a local Montgomery County, Maryland hero who has opened gyms in the area to foster her dedication to a healthy and compassionate culture in fitness. She will leave you feeling motivated and empowered on Thursday morning!
In light of recent news from Washington, D.C., you may have questions about your participation at the ASHA Convention. Your safety is our top priority. We are working closely with the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, our hotels, and Destination DC to help ensure a safe experience. Security measures will be in place so only authorized individuals can access ASHA Convention spaces. Read more about safety and security at the ASHA Convention in Washington, D.C.
On Thursday, wear the color that represents the decade you entered the professions, then join us at the Legacy Connections: Celebrating by the Decades meet up from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m (see below) to connect with other attendees.
On Friday, wear gear from the college or university where you earned your degree. Show off your roots and find fellow alumni throughout the day!
Close out the Convention by wearing your ASHA swag, your state association shirt, or anything in the ASHA colors (burgundy, gray, white, or gold). Then come celebrate at the Centennial Cheers: Celebrating 100 Years gathering from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (see below) to cap off the ASHA Convention.
ASHA is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this year and the 2025 Convention will mark the occasion with special features throughout. Attend a Centennial Session or two, add your thoughts to the timeline, or connect with colleagues at one of the receptions!
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Our 2025 theme—“Envisioning Possibilities for the Future”—is a reflection on our legacy as we celebrate the Association's 100th Anniversary and a charge to look forward to imagine the future of the professions. We encourage you to share your innovations and contribute to the exciting conversations at the ASHA Convention this year that will shape the next 100 years of the professions.
Watch highlights from Alison Levine's keynote speech at the Opening General Session and Justin Osmond's speech at the Closing General Session during the 2024 ASHA Convention in Seattle, Washington.