There are many ways to add some fun to your professional development at the ASHA Convention—relax and connect with colleagues and friends at these social events. Some events may require tickets (as noted); tickets may be purchased or reserved through registration.
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.
The Seattle Convention Center is comprised of two buildings:
Some activities will also be held at our Co-Leadership hotels:
If you have a mobility challenge, scooter and wheelchair rentals are available through Scootaround to help you get around at the ASHA Convention.
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) during the ASHA Convention. Hear updates about what the SIGs have accomplished in the last year and what they are planning for the future. These free evente 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 in the Program Planner and ASHA Convention mobile app (see Meetings & Social).
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building Lobby
Join ASHA staff on Wednesday afternoon for a tour of the Seattle Convention Center to get the lay of the land before the Convention begins. The tour leaves at 3:00 p.m. from the Summit Building lobby near the ASHA Information Booth and will end in the Arch Building’s Elevate Atrium at approximately 3:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Level 6, 608–609
Is this your first ASHA Convention? Come to this popular gathering to get an overview of the event and to preview programs and activities slated for the next three days. You'll have an opportunity to meet the ASHA president and Convention co-chairs, as well as other ASHA staff and volunteer representatives who can provide guidance for your first ASHA Convention. The First-Timers' Welcome Reception is also an opportunity to connect with others attending for the first time. Enjoy light refreshments.Sponsored by Powerback Rehab.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building, Level 6, 606–607
Come mix and mingle with other CSD students and get a rundown of the ASHA Convention survival guide. Preview programs and activities and meet the NSSLHA and ASHA who's who. Enjoy light refreshments, games, and more! Sponsored by SPG Therapy & Education.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Seattle, Cirrus Ballroom
Please join the ASHA-PAC Board in honoring the 2024 ASHA-PAC Excellence in Advocacy Honorees, Mary Dooher and Marian Lowther, at the ASHA-PAC Reception. This special event benefits ASHA-PAC, which serves as the political voice of the audiology and speech-language pathology professions on Capitol Hill. Tickets are available as an ASHA-PAC contribution through registration or may be purchased at the door by ASHA members, who are U.S. citizens.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Seattle Convention Center, 800 Pike, Level 3, Tahoma 1
ASHA’s Early Career Professionals (ECP) program, for audiologists who have worked in the profession for 5 years or fewer, kicks off at the convention with this breakfast event. Audiology ECPs have been connecting through virtual month presentations throughout the year exploring professional development topics and participating in an online community where they can connect with their cohort during the year and beyond. This breakfast is sponsored by Starkey Hearing Technologies.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building, Level 2, Booth 2313
Join representatives from all 20 of ASHA’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for a joint networking event. Connect with fellow passionate professionals, enjoy light refreshments, and learn something new about the SIGs! Participate in a networking activity for a chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card. All are welcome, so bring a friend and make new connections!
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Elwha A
Welcome, international participants! Please join ASHA leadership and international staff for the annual International Reception and enjoy networking and mingling with your colleagues from around the world. Your international colleagues look forward to meeting you! Cash bar. No RSVP is needed.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
W Seattle Hotel
1112 4th Avenue
Join the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation for an inspiring Evening with the ASHFoundation: Elevating Possibility Through Innovation to celebrate the achievements of the 2024 cohort of research grant, scholarship, and clinical award recipients. Indulge in delicious food, snap a picture in a photo booth or participate in a silent auction, and enjoy a night of celebration. This special event promises to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing innovation and excellence in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to support and honor these exceptional individuals. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are nonrefundable and may be purchased throughRegistration as supplies last. Proceeds support the ASHFoundation's innovation mission to change people's lives.
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Regency A
Join us for this lively and enlightening networking reception. You'll have an opportunity to connect with members of the Multicultural Issues Board, colleagues from the Multicultural Constituency Groups, and participants in this year's Minority Student Leadership Program.Sponsored by Presence and The Stepping Stones Group.
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Kimpton Monaco Hotel, Outlier Restaurant
Join us as we celebrate the 2023–2024 NSSLHA Honors awardees. Enjoy light refreshments and beverages as we celebrate students, chapters, and advisors at this free event.Sponsored by The Stepping Stones Group, AMN Healthcare, and Point Quest Group.
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Sheraton Grand Seattle, Cirrus Ballroom
Are you interested in ASHA's hearing-related Special Interest Groups (SIGs)? Audiology members and audiology students, as well as affiliates of SIGs 6, 7, 8, and 9 or those interested in joining, are invited to an exclusive brunch co-sponsored by Interacoustics, Educational Audiology Association, and SIGs 6, 7, 8, and 9. Seating will be limited, so plan to arrive early.
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Elwha A/B
Following the Awards Ceremony, all audiologists and audiology students attending the ASHA Convention are invited to this free sponsored reception. Enjoy light appetizers while mingling with your peers. Sponsored by Starkey Hearing Technologies, Lucid Hearing and NIDCD Temporal Bone Registry.
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Various Locations
Many colleges and universities, and affiliated organizations, traditionally hold open houses following the Awards Ceremony on Friday evening. Affiliate groups may request function space for receptions or open houses. Please refer to the Meetings & Social listings the Program Planner or ASHA Convention mobile app for the list of open houses and their locations.
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. Come to the Leadership Q&A with your questions, concerns, and ideas.
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.