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.
Welcome (Back!) Reception
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Exhibit Halls CDE
Join us in the Exhibit Hall to catch up with friends and colleagues and mingle with exhibitors. This event provides dedicated time to check out the exhibiting companies and socialize before sessions begin on Thursday. Light refreshments will be available. The Welcome (Back!) Reception is open to all full registrants.
First-Timers' Welcome
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Great Hall A
Is this your first ASHA Convention? Come to this popular gathering to get an overview of our annual 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 answers and guidance for your first ASHA Convention. The First-Timers' Welcome is also a great opportunity to connect with others attending for the first time. Enjoy light refreshments.
ASHA-PAC Reception (Ticketed)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Rivergate Mezzanine and Terrace
All ASHA members are invited to spend the evening with the ASHA-PAC Board. This special event benefits the ASHA Political Action Committee, which serves as the political voice of the audiology and speech-language pathology professions on Capitol Hill. Tickets are available through registration only to ASHA members for a contribution or may be purchased (as available) at the door. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
International Reception
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Kabacoff
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.
ASHFoundation "Let the Good Times Roll" Fundraiser Reception (Ticketed)
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Chicory (Offsite)
610 S. Peters St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us for a quintessential New Orleans experience at The Chicory, as the ASHFoundation puts a fun spin on the Mardi Gras spirit with jazz music, Cajun delights, and even casino-style games and prizes—all while supporting the ASHFoundation’s innovation mission to change people’s lives.
Tickets are nonrefundable and may be purchased through Registration as supplies last. Proceeds support the ASHFoundation's innovation mission to change people's lives.
Multicultural Concerns Collective (MC2)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Port/Starboard and River
Join us for this lively and enlightening networking reception. You'll have an opportunity to connect with participants in this year's Minority Student Leadership Program, and colleagues from the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH), the L'GASP-LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Asian Indian Caucuses and Native American Caucuses.
NSSLHA Par-tay
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Mark Twain Courtyard
We're gonna par-tay like only #aud2b and #slp2b peeps can! Nosh on some tasty treats and hang with other CSD students who can share insights and, well, commiserate, on our rigorous schedules! And, 'cause we love you, the price is FREE! Can you say par-tay?!? Thank you to our NSSLHA Par-Tay! Sponsored by The Stepping Stones Group and AMN Healthcare/MedTravelers.
ASHA Leadership Q&A: A Membership Chat With the Board
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, D2
The ASHA Leadership Q&A: A Membership Chat With the Board, formerly the ASHA Member Forum, 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. Fill out the feedback form and come to the Leadership Q&A with your questions, concerns, and ideas.
"Hear, Here!" Audiology Open House
8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Starboard
Following the Awards Ceremony, all audiologists and audiology students attending the in-person ASHA Convention are invited to this free reception sponsored by Educational Audiology Association, Hearing Life, Sorenson, and Starkey. Enjoy light appetizers while mingling with your peers.
Open Houses (Academic and Affiliated Organizations)
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. The list of open houses and their locations will be available through the Program Planner and ASHA Convention mobile app in November.
ASHA holds extra function space during the ASHA Convention to support affiliate organizations that would like to host meetings or receptions in conjunction with our event. The deadline to submit a request was August 31, 2022.