ASH Annual Meeting Media Registration and Eligibility Requirements

Media Registration Options

ASH will offer two media registration options for the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting. When submitting a registration request, you must pick one of the following options:

• In-person (with virtual access): Cover the annual meeting on site in New Orleans and receive extended access (through February 1, 2027) to annual meeting sessions via the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting virtual platform.
• Virtual Only: Receive extended access (through February 1, 2027) to all broadcast and on-demand annual meeting sessions via the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting virtual platform.

If you need to attend the ASH annual meeting in person, submit your registration request early as space is limited. If your plans or ability to travel to New Orleans change, please contact ashmedia@fleishman.com as soon as possible to modify your request.

After your request is submitted, you will receive an email asking for additional documentation to confirm your media credentials. Your registration is not complete until you submit the required documents and receive a confirmation email. All media must submit the necessary documentation prior to the meeting.

Eligibility Requirements

ASH defines an accredited news organization as one that features original, editorial news coverage, has editorial freedom from advertisers and/or sponsors, and clearly identifies advertising and/or sponsored content.

In-person press credentials are limited to two representatives per outlet unless ASH provides an exception. If an outlet requires additional representatives, ASH may offer limited on-site access (no access to the press working room) or virtual-only credentials. All videographers working with reporters must register as media.

For Institutions and Corporations: View ASH’s media guidelines for issuing press releases.

Special Considerations

The following registration requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis:

• Non-Writing Editors: Editorial staff participating in the annual meeting for the sole purpose of providing editorial direction must submit a letter verifying assignment to the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting on the news organization's letterhead, a copy of the publication (electronic), and coverage from last year’s ASH annual meeting, if applicable. If you represent an international media outlet, please also provide a copy of your accredited press pass. If you do not have media identification, then you must provide a masthead of the publication with your name and title.
• Nonprofit or Patient Advocacy Newsletters: Newsletters that are regularly published and primarily cover hematology/oncology-related news are eligible to have one journalist credentialed. Single-sponsored, investment, corporate, and institutional newsletters do not qualify.
• Documentary Film Crews, Video Production Companies, Videographers, and Crew must submit a written request to ashmedia@fleishman.com at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting that includes information about the company, the purpose of attending the annual meeting, synopsis of film/video/documentary project, and information on the editorial/financial supporters of the project.
• Online Publications and Bloggers: Journalists reporting for online-only media outlets must work for a news organization or blog that meets the following criteria:
  • Must represent an independent website that posts original, editorial news coverage (not just of medical meetings) on a regular basis
  • Must submit evidence of current hematology/oncology-related content on website that has published regularly over the past year
  • Must have been in continuous operation for at least six months
  • Registrants may be asked to submit website traffic data (e.g., Google Analytics, etc.)

The following representatives are not eligible for media credentials for the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting:

• Editors, writers, and scientific advisory board members for journals that do not have editorial news sections
• Companies or organizations producing publications, videos, and/or other electronic media intended for internal use, marketing, advertising, financial analysis, or public relations purposes
• Financial analysts
• Sales, advertising, marketing, or public relations personnel
• Representatives from companies that post videos of scientific sessions for medical education purposes, including continuing medical education (CME) or other commercial content (e.g., webcasts, online or printed educational modules, etc.)
• Representatives from single-sponsored, investment, corporate, and institutional newsletters
• Bloggers who write for company-sponsored blogs in which the blogger is paid to publish posts or content that may be created by advertisers

Please contact ASH media staff at ashmedia@fleishman.com with special requests.

Required Materials

Once registration has been requested, you will receive an automated email from ashregistration@spargo.inc with instructions for uploading materials that are required to process your registration. Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox.

You must submit the following materials to receive media credentials:

1. Letter verifying assignment to the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting on the news organization's letterhead that denotes if the assignment is for in-person or virtual credentials
2. Three bylined hematology/oncology-related articles/links or produced video/broadcast clips published within the last year or coverage from last year’s ASH annual meeting, if applicable
3. For international media only: Media identification such as an international, accredited press pass or official credential issued by your media outlet

For International media:

Citizens of some foreign countries will need a visa to enter the United States and attend the ASH annual meeting in person. Due to high demand, there can be delays in the visa application system. International attendees should apply for a visa as early as possible. View the visa application process.

Please note that your registration is not final until you submit the required documentation and receive a confirmation email. Should your plans or ability to travel to New Orleans change, please contact us at ashmedia@fleishman.com to modify your request for media credentials.

Benefits for Registered Media

The following benefits are offered to credentialed members of the media for the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting:

• Complimentary annual meeting registration and access to the annual meeting virtual platform (December 9 through February 1, 2027)
• Access to embargoed press kit materials and annual meeting abstracts
• Admission to press briefings (in-person and streamed to credentialed press on the virtual platform)
• Admission to ASH sessions (except ticketed sessions)
• Access to session recordings and the virtual meeting platform until February 1, 2027
• Interview opportunities with presenters and other experts
• Access to press working room and interview rooms (for on-site reporters only)