Important onsite information to help in-person attendees prepare for the ASHA Convention.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 ASHA Convention!
Please take a moment to read through the information on this page so you arrive prepared. If you need help or have questions while you are onsite, ask any of the ASHA staff at the ASHA Info Desks or one of our many student volunteers. They are there to assist when you are lost, need to find the nearest restroom, have a question about the mobile app, or need help in any way.
As of November 13, 2025
We know many attendees are following the recent FAA-related flight reduction measures and may be concerned about how these changes could impact their travel to the ASHA Convention in Washington, D.C. Since the situation is still evolving, we want to provide guidance, resources, and clarity regarding our policies.
The Convention is one week away, and it is not yet clear how—if at all—flight delays or reductions may affect travel to the D.C. area. Some current disruptions may be resolved in the coming days, and impacts may vary widely by airline, route, and individual traveler.
At this time, ASHA is following the registration cancellation policy as published on our website and it remains the official guideline for all attendees. Any requests for exceptions due to documented extenuating circumstances will be reviewed individually, but approval cannot be guaranteed. If you determine that you need to cancel your in-person registration or change to virtual-only registration, please submit your request in writing directly to our registration provider at asha@maritz.com.
If you need to cancel your hotel reservation, please follow the policy of your individual hotel (more information about hotel cancellations and reservation changes).
To help minimize potential disruptions, we encourage attendees to use the tools provided by airlines and trusted federal resources.
Most activities will take place in these primary locations:
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided November 20–22 for attendees staying at ASHA hotels not within close proximity of the convention center or a Metro stop. View the shuttle schedule [PDF].
ADA-accessible shuttle service equipped with a wheelchair lift will be available for all ASHA hotels and any official ASHA event (i.e., ASHFoundation Fundraiser, ASHA PAC Reception, etc.) for attendees with mobility issues. Individuals who use scooters can typically take advantage of the regular shuttle service; shuttle staff will help stow scooters. ASHA does not provide airport ground transportation.
The Washington Metro subway and bus public transportation system is a convenient and inexpensive way to get around in the D.C. area. The Convention Center is located at the Mount Vernon Square station on the Yellow and Green lines of the Metro.
Taxis, as well as Lyft and Uber rideshare services, operate extensively throughout the D.C. metro area.
For those arriving by car, paid parking is available in several lots and garages within blocks of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Convention Center does not operate its own parking facility.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Grand Lobby
If you received your badge by mail, bring it with you to Washington, D.C., along with any tickets that were included (if applicable), or print your badge at one of the printing stations. Then, check-in by scanning the QR code on your badge at a self-scan station. Lanyards will be available at the self-scan area, and volunteers will be on hand to assist on Wednesday and Thursday.
You must scan your badge to validate attendance—if you do not check in, you will not be able to report sessions for continuing education credit. You only need to scan/validate once.
Please remember to wear your badge during all Convention activities. Whether you're at the convention center, our leadership hotels, or off-site events, your badge identifies you as an official participant and helps keep our events secure. Plus, it's a great way to network and make connections.
Decorate your badge with ribbons, which are available during Exhibit Hall hours at the ASHA Member Service Center, Booth 4041, inside Hall A, Concourse Level beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20.
You can pick up an ASHA Convention tote bag during Exhibit Hall hours at Booth 1722 in Hall B, Concourse Level, Booth 1722, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Concourse Level, Concourse B (across from Exhibit Hall B)
Wednesday, November 19
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 21
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
If you lose your badge or need help with your registration, please visit the Registration Customer Service Desk. If you lose your badge, our team will process a one-time-only complimentary badge reprint. A $10 fee will apply for any additional reprints.
We encourage you to make changes to your registration in advance by logging back into the registration system; transactions onsite may be made via credit card, check, or cash.
To update your registration (e.g., purchase an ASHA Eats card, update contact info, or print a receipt), log into the Registration Self-Service Center by selecting Register Now. For any registration-related questions, contact the ASHA Registration Center by email at ASHA@maritz.com or by phone at 864-541-0744 (M–F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time).
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Level 2, Hall D
Luggage and coat check services will be available for $5.50 per item (cashless payments only) during the following hours:
Thursday, November 20
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Download the ASHA Convention mobile app to your phone or tablet. The app allows you to:
Create an account using your www.asha.org login and password and anything you save to your schedule will be viewable in both the mobile app and the Program Planner once you sign in.
The Program Planner is the desktop/web application version of the mobile app. Program Planner stations, where you can search for sessions, check your schedule, or enter the sessions you’ve attended into the ASHA Learning Center for continuing education credit, will be available onsite in two locations at the convention center.
Floor plans of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center [PDF] and the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC [PDF] are accessible through the mobile app to help you familiarize yourself with our space in advance. Once onsite, you can use the location finder feature in the mobile app to find exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, or route yourself to other locations in the convention center, even room-to-room.
We encourage you to use the mobile app as your primary resource for navigating the ASHA Convention, however, limited print copies of the Pocket Planner booklet will be available at any of the ASHA Information Booths, registration, or the tote bag pick up area. The Pocket Planner is a quick-reference program overview that lists one-hour oral seminars and exhibitors. It also has floor plans for the convention center and the Marriott Marquis.
Familiarize yourself with the policies and logistical information on our website. You’ll find need-to-know info about the meeting code of conduct, lost and found, first aid, our recording policy, rooms for nursing moms, and much more.
If you have a disability, as identified by the Americans With Disabilities Act and need accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas while onsite, pease send an email to accessevents@asha.org as soon as possible.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the ASHA Convention should be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event, so that we have adequate planning time to meet individual needs. We may be unable to fully accommodate ASL interpreter requests received after October 3, or other requests received after October 22. We will fulfill requests for accommodations made onsite during the ASHA Convention to the best of our ability, however, resources may be very limited.
If you have a mobility challenge, you may rent a scooter or wheelchair through Scootaround to help you navigate the ASHA Convention. Use the discount code ASHA2025 to receive 10% off your scooter rental (discount does not apply to delivery and insurance). Scooters will NOT be available onsite to rent and must be secured by the attendee prior to arrival in Washington, DC.
Although ASHA does not provide meals, many concession outlets will be open in the convention center. Water coolers will be available in various locations. ASHA Eats cards are available to purchase through registration, while supplies last. They cost $30 each and are worth $50 towards food and drink purchases inside the convention center. A list of concession outlets that accept ASHA Eats cards is available in the mobile app.
ASHA is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this year and the 2025 Convention will mark the occasion with special features throughout. Plan to attend some of the Centennial Sessions, add your thoughts to the timeline, or connect with colleagues at one of the receptions!
Decade Day: Celebrate Your Professional Era
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.
Alma Mater Pride Day: Where It All Began
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!
ASHA Logo Wear or Centennial Colors Day: Envision the Possibilities Together
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. to cap off the ASHA Convention.
Use the hashtags #ASHA2025 and #EnvisioningPossibilities in your social media posts.
Visit Destination DC’s website to make the most of your trip to Washington, D.C. You’ll find FAQs, tips for getting around, a library of sample itineraries, family-friendly activities, dog-friendly places to visit, and so much more.
Plus, find all kinds of planning resources and travel tools to make your trip go smoothly in the D.C. Visitor Guide.
Your safety is our top priority. We work closely with the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and our hotels to help ensure a safe experience. Security measures will be in place so only authorized individuals can access ASHA Convention spaces.
Your safety outside the convention center is also important. Here are a few general tips to follow during your stay:
We look forward to welcoming you in November for a safe and meaningful time together in Washington, D.C.
The deadline to report the sessions you attend at the 2025 ASHA Convention for CE credit is Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Eastern time. This is the only way to earn professional development hours (PDHs) or ASHA continuing education units (ASHA CEUs) and to officially document your attendance with an event report/Certificate of Completion. If you belong to the ASHA CE Registry and report your sessions by the deadline, your credits will report to the Registry by December 26.