Information for International Attendees
The 67th ASH Annual Meeting will be held virtually and in person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, December 6 - 9, 2025.
ASH values the participation of its international attendees and is committed to making the ASH annual meeting accessible to all. With flexible registration options tailored to varying schedules, travel needs, and access preferences, ASH ensures a seamless experience—whether attending in person or virtually—at the world’s leading hematology event.
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| In-Person Registration | Virtual-Only Registration | |
| Access to the virtual platform through January 1, 2026 (with the option to extend access for additional fees) | ||
| Hematology 2025, the ASH Education Program (digital only) | ||
| Access to the ASH Annual Meeting app | ||
| Access to the Marquee, Special Interest, Education, Scientific, Oral, and Poster Sessions |
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| Access to the exhibit hall/virtual exhibit hall* |
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| Printed Program-at-a-Glance | ||
| Access to receptions in the poster hall* |
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| Complimentary light lunch in the exhibit hall on Sunday and Monday* | ||
| Daily coffee breaks* |
Visa Application Process
If you are not a U.S. citizen and are planning to attend the ASH annual meeting in person, advance planning is critical.
Citizens of some foreign countries will need a visa to enter the United States and attend the ASH annual meeting. Because of U.S. State Department regulations, U.S. embassies and consulates may require a face-to-face interview for most non-immigrant visa applications. ASH recommends the following steps when going through the visa application process:
Step 1: Schedule Your Interview
There is no required documentation to schedule your face-to-face visa interview; you do not need to be registered, have a hotel reservation, or have a travel itinerary to make an appointment. ASH strongly suggests that all international travelers schedule face-to-face interviews as soon as possible.
Please note: While travelers should schedule their appointment as soon as possible, the appointment itself should take place after registering for the annual meeting. Registration and housing for the ASH annual meeting opens for ASH Members on Wednesday, July 23, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Registration and housing for Non-Members, Groups, Exhibitors, and Media opens on Wednesday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
To schedule an interview for the visa application process, please contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. For more information, please visit travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html. For current visa wait times, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html.
Step 2: Register for the Meeting
Before the scheduled visa appointment date, international travelers must register for the annual meeting. For registration dates, please refer to the annual meeting key dates found on the annual meeting landing page.
Step 3: Request an Invitation Letter From ASH
To request an invitation letter from ASH for a visa application, international travelers must first register and pay in full for the meeting. To obtain a visa invitation letter, have your registration confirmation number available and visit the visa link in your registration confirmation email.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact [email protected].
Step 4: Attend the Visa Interview
With all required materials in hand, attend your visa interview as part of the visa application process.
Visa Waiver Program and ESTA Authorization
Effective January 20, 2010, citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program may be unable to enter the U.S. without Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval from the U.S. government.
For information on participating countries and to apply for ESTA authorization, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta.
Additional Information
Prospective international attendees are encouraged to stay up to date with current U.S. travel policies through the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
67th ASH Annual Meeting and exposition
Registration for ASH members, non-members, groups, exhibitors, and media is now open.
Register by October 22 for the advance registration discount!