ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

2024 Schedule-at-a-Glance

All times listed reflect the Pacific time zone. Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in person and stream simultaneously on the virtual platform. Session recordings will be available on demand on the virtual platform.


Preview Days: December 6-7

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Preview Day (virtual platform only)
Preview Day is an opportunity to visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall, review session descriptions, build your schedule, and explore all the features of this year’s virtual platform.
All Day Preview Day (virtual platform only)
Preview Day is an opportunity to visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall, review session descriptions, build your schedule, and explore all the features of this year’s virtual platform.
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)

Friday-Only Programming: December 8

7:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
Registration in the Speaker Ready Room (for speakers only) will stay open until 9:00 p.m. Pacific time to accommodate late-arriving speakers.
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Friday Satellite Symposia
These accredited symposia are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program and are planned solely by the sponsoring organizations.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Training Program Directors' Workshop
This workshop is held each year before the ASH annual meeting and is designed for training program directors, associate program directors, and others involved with hematology training to share lessons learned, best practices, and explore opportunities to improve their leadership skills.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday Satellite Symposia
These accredited symposia are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program and are planned solely by the sponsoring organizations.
12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ASH-a-Palooza
This is ASH’s premier trainee event complete with micro-learning sessions, mentorship opportunities, and more! It is only open to trainees wearing a blue badge.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Scientific Workshops
These workshops are interactive discussions of the latest scientific developments in a particular field of hematology and are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program. They are sponsored by ASH but are organized by members of the hematologic community.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday Satellite Symposia
These accredited symposia are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program and are planned solely by the sponsoring organizations.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Trainee Welcome Reception (for in-person participants)
Immediately following ASH-a-Palooza, this reception is an informal event for trainees and faculty to network and celebrate meeting in person.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday Satellite Symposia
These symposia are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program and are planned solely by the sponsoring organizations.

Annual Meeting Schedule: December 9-12

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trainee Lounge (for in-person participants)
Open to trainees with blue badges. A space for trainees to take a break, informally, meet, print, and more with periodic coffee breaks.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m Coffee and Collaboration in ASH Central (for in-person participants)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. How I Treat: Bringing Science to Clinical Dilemmas (for in-person participants)
This is a ticketed session sold at registration.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Meet the Scientist (for in-person participants)
This is a ticketed session sold at registration.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break in Poster Hall (for in-person participants)
9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Poster Session I - Viewing
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Open Time for Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Presents: How to Get Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ASH Grassroots Network Lunch
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Career-Development Lunch Sessions (for in-person participants)
An opportunity for trainees to ask career advice from leaders in the field. Box lunch will be provided. First come, first served. Open only to trainees with blue badges.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Company Presentations: Product Theaters and Industry Theaters
These sessions are sponsored by industry and feature new research, findings, and products. They are solely promotional in nature and continuing medical education credits will not be offered.
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions 
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ham-Wasserman Lecture
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Scientific Symposia 
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Special Symposium on Quality
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants) 
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Blood® Vessels, Thrombosis, and Hemostasis Poster Walk (for in-person participants) 
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. Joint Scientific Program Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Poster Session I - Presentations (for in-person participants)
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception in Poster Hall (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ASH Foundation Run/Walk
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Medical Educators Symposium
Open to all medical educators across the medical student, resident, and fellow continuum, this session highlights cutting-edge teaching techniques and theories while also showcasing participants of the ASH Medical Educators Institute.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trainee Lounge (for in-person participants)
Open to trainees with blue badges. A space for trainees to take a break, informally, meet, print, and more with periodic coffee breaks.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Collaboration in ASH Central (for in-person participants).
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Corporate Presentations: Product Theaters and Industry Theaters
These sessions are sponsored by industry and feature new research, findings, and products. They are solely promotional in nature and continuing medical education credits will not be offered.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m How I Treat: Bringing Science to Clinical Dilemmas (for in-person participants)
Ticketed session
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m Meet the Scientist (for in-person participants)
Ticketed session
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Coffee Break in Poster Hall (for in-person participants)
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Session II - Viewing
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Scientific Symposia
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2023 ASH Guideline Implementation Champions
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Maternal Health: Fertility Preservation in Hematology Care
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Special Scientific Session on Race and Science
9:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Joint Scientific Program Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open 
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Complimentary Light Lunch in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Trainee Didactic Sessions
These sessions cover career development topics unique to trainees. Learn how to write the best CV, what it means to be an entrepreneur, make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation.

Health Equity Rounds
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Advances Presents: How to Peer Review a Scientific Paper
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ASH Clinicians in Practice (ACIP) Lunch (for in-person participants)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Corporate Presentations: Product Theaters and Industry Theaters
These sessions are sponsored by industry and feature new research, findings, and products. They are solely promotional in nature and continuing medical education credits will not be offered.
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ASH-EHA Joint Symposium
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Announcement of Awards:
  • Wallace H. Coulter Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hematology
  • ASH Mentor Award
  • ASH Award for Leadership in Promoting Diversity
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenary Scientific Session
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)  
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Blood Neoplasia Poster Walk (for in-person participants)
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Spotlight Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Special Interest Sessions 
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Blood and Beyond
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Systems Based Hematology Education Session and Networking Reception (for in-person participants)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Session II - Presentations (for in-person participants)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Hall Reception (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration open (for in-person participants)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trainee Lounge (for in-person participants)
Open to trainees with blue badges. A space for trainees to take a break, informally, meet, print, and more with periodic coffee breaks.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Collaboration in ASH Central (for in-person participants)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Company Presentations: Product Theaters and Industry Theaters
These sessions are sponsored by industry and feature new research, findings, and products. They are solely promotional in nature and continuing medical education credits will not be offered.
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Session III - Viewing
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)
10:00 a.m.  – 2:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Education/Scientific Spotlight Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Oral Abstract Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon ASH/FDA Joint Symposium on Late-Breaking Drug Approvals I: Targeted, Gene, and Cellular Therapy – Recent Approvals in Non-Malignant Hematology
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
 ASH Guidelines on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adolescents and Young Adults
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
 Junior Faculty Career Development Session
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Complimentary Light Lunch in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Corporate Presentations: Product Theaters and Industry Theaters
These sessions are sponsored by industry and feature new research, findings, and products. They are solely promotional in nature and continuing medical education credits will not be offered.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. ASH Choosing Wisely® Campaign: ASH Choosing Wisely Champions
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Meet the Blood Editors (for in-person participants)
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Trainee Didactic Sessions  
These sessions cover career development topics unique to trainees. Learn how to write the best CV, what it means to be an entrepreneur, make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ernest Beutler Lecture and Prize
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Coffee Break in Poster Hall (for in-person participants) 
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Education/Scientific Spotlight Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ASH/FDA Joint Symposium II: Striking a Balance – Benefit-Risk in Drug Approvals 
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
 Education/Scientific Program Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Special Symposium on the Basic Science of Hemostasis and Thrombosis (reception to follow)
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ASH Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): What’s New
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Session III - Presentations
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Hall Reception (for in-person participants)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  ASH Networking Reception for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Community (for in-person participants) 
6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ASH and the ASH Research Collaborative: Advancing Progress in Sickle Cell Disease (for in-person participants)
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Women in Hematology Networking Dinner
The networking reception provides a space where all can gather in an informal environment, interact with peers, connect with role models and potential mentors, and become inspired and empowered to overcome the challenges women face in hematology.
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Trainee Lounge (for in-person participants)
Open to trainees with blue badges. A space for trainees to take a break, informally, meet, print, and more with periodic coffee breaks.
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Announcement of Awards: William Dameshek Prize and Henry M. Stratton Medal followed by ASH Bylaws Vote
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Late-Breaking Abstracts Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Presidential Symposium
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Best of ASH
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Business Meeting and Ceremonial Passing of the ASH President's Gavel
2:15 p.m.  In-person Meeting Concludes
In-person meeting concludes – participants travel home
2:15 p.m. and later Virtual Platform: Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters which were presented earlier in the day.

Catch Up Days: December 13-15

All Day and Night Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters which were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walk on Genetic Mutations in Myeloma and Leukemias (virtual meeting only)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walk on What’s Hot in Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Research in 2023 (virtual meeting only) 
All Day and Night Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters which were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walk on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Hematology (virtual meeting only)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walk on Time to examine Time Toxicity in Hematology (virtual meeting only)
All Day and Night Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters which were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.