Important onsite information to help in-person attendees prepare for the ASHA Convention.
We can't wait to welcome you to Indianapolis! Please take a moment to read through the information on this page so you arrive prepared.
Whether you're attending the ASHA Convention for the first time or the tenth time, your fellow audiologists, SLPs, and students know how to make the most of your experience. From using the ASHA Convention mobile app to exploring sessions outside your specialty, there is always something helpful to learn.
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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. We will be 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.
The official location of the 2026 ASHA Convention is:
Indiana Convention Center
100 South Capitol Avenue,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46255
Some education sessions and/or activities will also be held at our Co-Leadership hotels:
For those arriving by car, paid parking is available in several lots and garages within blocks of the Indiana Convention Center. Denison Parking operates all Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium parking lots. Arrangements for specialty and long-term parking can be made.
In addition, downtown Indianapolis hosts more than 70,000 parking spaces (view the map [PDF]). For pricing, hours, and more, you may also want to visit the interactive downtown map at the Downtown Indy Alliance website, or reserve and pre-pay for parking online at the Indiana Convention Center or Lucas Oil Stadium.
Parking for persons with disabilities is available in surrounding lots and garages. This is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are marked accordingly, as well as spaces designated for van access only. Metered on-street parking spaces for people with disabilities surround the facility.
Most the official ASHA hotels are within pedestrian-friendly distances from the Indiana Convention Center building. Limited shuttle service will be available to and from the convention center for a few of the hotels that are farthest away (less than .6 miles). The hotels with shuttle service are noted within the hotel reservations system. View the shuttle routes and 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. Those who use scooters can typically take advantage of the regular shuttle service; shuttle staff will help stow scooters.
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Exhibit Halls D/E
Thursday, November 19
7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 20
7:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Coats and bags may be stored for $5.00 per item. Cash is not accepted.
The first thing you should do when you arrive is print your badge. Scan the QR code in your registration confirmation email at any Badge Printing Station listed below to quickly print your badge. Stations open at the Indiana Convention Center on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m.
Early birds win big! First 1,000 to print on 11/18 receive a free water bottle, then scan the QR code at our Coffee Contest for a shot at $20 towards you next coffee run. (Sponsored by Practice Perfect, EMR Management Software.) Plus, we'll have some additional ASHA swag on Wednesday while supplies last!
All locations are on Level 1 at the Indiana Convention Center:
For Saturday arrivals, please visit the Registration Customer Service Desk to print your badge.
Decorate your badge with ribbons, which are available at the ASHA Member Service Center inside the Indiana Convention Center Level 1, Exhibit Halls H/I, Booth #2452 during Exhibit Hall hours.
You can pick up your ASHA Convention tote bag, during exhibit hall hours, in the Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Exhibit Halls H/I, Booth #249.
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1
Hoosier Foyer, in front of Exhibit Halls H/I
Wednesday, November 18
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please use one of the self-service Badge Printing Stations listed above to print your badge Wednesday–Friday. If you lose your badge or have a registration issue that requires staff assistance, visit the ASHA Registration Customer Service Desk.
Transactions onsite may be made via credit card, check, or cash, however, we encourage you to make changes to your registration in advance.
To purchase event or Short Course tickets, update your contact info, or print your receipt, you can log back into the Registration Self-Service Center. All changes to your registration made after this email will be reflected automatically on your badge when printed onsite. 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).
Attendees are required to wear their badge at all times during the ASHA Convention. Wearing your badge helps us ensure attendees are in the appropriate areas and maintain a smooth, secure experience for everyone. If your badge is lost, our team will provide one complimentary reprint; each additional reprint will cost $10.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the ASHA Convention should be made well in advance of the event, so that we have adequate planning time to meet individual needs. Please be aware that we may be unable to fully accommodate ASL interpreter requests received after October 5, 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 disability, as identified by the Americans With Disabilities Act and have not already contacted us about accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas while onsite, pease send an email to accessevents@asha.org immediately.
If you have a mobility challenge, you may rent a scooter or wheelchair through Scootaround to help you navigate the ASHA Convention. Scooters will NOT be available onsite to rent and must be arranged by the attendee prior to arrival in Indianapolis.
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 Convention Planner once you sign in.
The Convention Planner is the desktop/web application version of the mobile app. A Convention Planner station, 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 at the convention center.
Floor plans of the Indiana Convention Center [PDF] and the JW Marriott Indianapolis [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, badge printing stations, 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 JW Marriott.
Use Braindate to continue conversations about exciting sessions and connect with fellow participants about the research or clinical practice insights you just heard. Braindates are informal, one-on-one or small group conversations centered on topics you want to explore. Using the online Braindate platform, you can post conversation topics, browse topics others have shared, and book time to meet in person at the ASHA Convention.
Braindates will take place in the Braindate Lounge in the Exhibit Hall, next to the ASHA photo opportunity. The lounge will be open during Exhibit Hall hours, with a Concierge team on hand to help attendees navigate the topics and book conversations.
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.
Business casual or dressy casual attire is recommended during the ASHA Convention. The temperature in session rooms may vary from hot to cool, so attendees are advised to dress in layers. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Take advantage of everything Indianapolis has to offer—restaurants and breweries, museums, sports, and attractions like the zoo, and more. Find ideas and suggestions on the Indy microsite made just for ASHA!
Be sure to sign up for the Show Us Your Badge program to receive deals across the city. Plus, find all kinds of planning resources and travel tools to make your trip go smoothly.
Look for details on discounted tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo and the Indiana Pacers in the ASHA Convention mobile app by tapping the More Event Info button on the home screen.
Your safety is our top priority. We work closely with the Indiana 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 Indianapolis.
The deadline to report the sessions you attend at the 2026 ASHA Convention for CE credit is Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 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.