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American Society of Hematology · New Orleans, LA · 2026

68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

  • DatesDec 12–15, 2026
  • LocationNew Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA + online

01 Overview

The 68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition runs December 12 to 15, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, with satellite symposia and scientific workshops on December 11. Attendance is possible in person or on ASH's virtual platform, and every registration includes on-demand access.

Advance rates, which ended October 21, 2026, were $1,000 for active members, $1,900 for non-members, $900 for allied health professionals and $175 for trainee members, with longer virtual access costing up to $200 more; late and on-site registration saves less, by up to $100. The hotel reservation deadline is November 11, 2026, and CME/MOC can be claimed through April 9, 2027. ASH did not state a credit total on the pages we checked.

02 Registration fees

AttendeeEarly
Non-members$1,900until Oct 21
Members$1,000until Oct 21
NPs & PAs$900until Oct 21
Residents & fellows$175until Oct 21

03 Key deadlines

Oct 21, 2026
Early-bird registration — Advance registration discount ended; late/on-site rates from October 22
Nov 11, 2026
Hotel block cutoff — 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Apr 9, 2027
Claim CME/CE credit — Last day to claim CME/MOC and print certificates

04 Program highlights

SessionDayCredits
Ham-Wasserman LectureSat, Dec 12—
In Vivo Gene Modification Approaches for Classical and Malignant Hematologic DisordersSat, Dec 12—
Lab-Grown Red Blood Cells: From Scalable Manufacturing to Clinical TranslationSat, Dec 12—
Single-Cell and Spatial Genomics Redefining the Immune Cell Landscape in AML/MDSSat, Dec 12—
Classical Hematology: Innovation and Technology to Match Supply and DemandSat, Dec 12—
Longer Lives, New Challenges: Managing Thalassemia in 2026Sat, Dec 12—
Optimizing Patient Care: Practicing Bloodless MedicineSat, Dec 12—
The Big Clot ProblemSat, Dec 12—
Announcement of Awards: Outstanding Service Award, Roland B. Scott-Charles Drew Excellence in Equity Award and Wallace H. Coulter Award for Lifetime Achievement in HematologySun, Dec 13—
ASH-EHA Joint Symposium: Novel Approaches to Cell Engineering in Hematopoietic Cell TransplantationSun, Dec 13—
AI Models of Cell State for the Design of Next-Generation T Cell TherapiesSun, Dec 13—
Designing Microbiome-Directed Interventional Trials in Hematologic MalignanciesSun, Dec 13—
Building Hematology Capacity GloballySun, Dec 13—
From Mutations to Manifestations: Connecting Clonal Hematopoiesis (CH) and ThrombosisSun, Dec 13—
Hemolysis Beyond Globin: Managing Inherited RBC Membrane and Enzyme DisordersSun, Dec 13—
Tailored Transfusion Strategies for Alloimmunized PatientsSun, Dec 13—
Announcement of Awards: J. Evan Sadler Award for Mentorship, Bernard Forget Award for Mentorship, and E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and PrizeMon, Dec 14—
Ernest Beutler Lecture and PrizeMon, Dec 14—
Special Symposium on the Basic Science of Hemostasis and Thrombosis (SSBSHT)Mon, Dec 14—
Advances in Management of Vascular AnomaliesMon, Dec 14—
Don't Miss It! Methemoglobinemia: Inherited and AcquiredMon, Dec 14—
Improving Care of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease via Complement, Pain Control, and Trial DesignCovers: Pain managementMon, Dec 14—
Managing Iron Status Before and During Pregnancy: Protecting Mother and FetusMon, Dec 14—
Neutropenia: Updates in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Supportive Care.Mon, Dec 14—
Announcement of Awards: William Dameshek Prize, Janet Rowley Basic Science Medal, and Helen M. Ranney Clinical and Translational Science MedalTue, Dec 15—
Best of ASHTue, Dec 15—
Business Meeting and Ceremonial Passing of the ASH President's GavelTue, Dec 15—
Presidential SymposiumTue, Dec 15—

05 Speakers & faculty 80

06 Sponsors & exhibitors 150

Exhibitors

07 Questions

When is ASH 2026?

It takes place Dec 12–15, 2026 in New Orleans, LA, with an online option.

Where is ASH 2026 held?

At New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.

When does early-bird registration end for ASH 2026?

Oct 21, 2026 (official website, checked Nov 1, 2026).

What is on the ASH 2026 program?

28 sessions are listed so far. Speakers include Everett Meyer, MD, PhD; Antonio Pierini, MD, PhD; Suzanne Cory, PhD and 77 others.

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