Audiology at the ASHA Convention
The 2024 ASHA Convention will take place in Seattle, December 5–7, 2024. Education sessions are being offered in a variety of in-person and virtual formats. Bookmark this page—we’ll keep updating information. Also, check the Convention Schedule at a Glance.
Audiology Square
ASHA will be using both the Summit and Arch buildings (not connected) of the Seattle Convention Center, as well as some hotels, for events and sessions. Be sure to refer to the Program Planner or mobile app for the locations of activities. Audiology Square will be in the Summit Building Exhibit Hall, Level 2. Meet up with colleagues and recharge with a snack—you can recharge your devices, too. The Audiology Lounge is sponsored by Starkey. ASHA Audiology Practices staff will be nearby, in the Summit Building Exhibit Hall, Level 2, Booth 3202. Stop by the booth to chat with ASHA audiologists and get your questions answered, plus pick up a fun giveaway. Refer to the Schedule at a Glance for exhibit hours each day.
Education Sessions and Program
Want to learn more about audiology topics? Check out the Program Planner to search for ASHA Convention sessions by topic area, keyword, date, presenting author, and more to create a personalized schedule. Read about the audiology and general interest topic areas.
Check out the list of 2024 ASHA Convention sessions of interest to audiologists [PDF]. And you can also see a list of sessions approved for Listening and Spoken Language Specialists (LSLS) [PDF].
Following are some highlights of what's new this year:
- Gene therapy will be the focus of this year’s Research Symposium on Hearing.
- Quiet Study Rooms – Since this year's ASHA Convention falls at the end of the semester when many students and educators are taking or administering exams, we have set aside rooms at our co-leadership hotels for quiet study or testing. The rooms will have Wi-Fi and power strips to plug in devices but will not be staffed or monitored. Check out the Convention website for more details on where these are located.
- Closing General Session – Gather for the last session of the day on Saturday to recap the best moments of this year’s event with the Convention Co-Chairs. They will then welcome a special keynote speaker to leave you newly inspired as you return home after three days of learning and connecting. Closing out the journey will be a special kick-off for ASHA’s 100th Anniversary in 2025.
- Get Your Employer's Support – Gain support to attend the ASHA Convention from your employer with our new toolkit.
Networking Events
Audiology and Hearing-Related SIGnificant Brunch
Friday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Cirrus Ballroom, 35th Floor
Learn about ASHA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and meet new colleagues at this brunch sponsored by Interacoustics and the Educational Audiology Association. Seating will be limited, so plan to arrive early!
"Hear, Here!" Audiology Open House
Friday, December 6, 8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Seattle, Elwha AB
Following the Awards Ceremony, all audiologists and audiology students attending the ASHA Convention are invited to this free reception sponsored by Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Lucid Hearing, Starkey, and the National Temporal Bone, Hearing and Balance Pathology Resource Registry. Enjoy light appetizers while mingling with your peers.
ASHA thanks our sponsors. Sponsors are not responsible for the content of this convention nor does ASHA endorse their products or services.
