ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

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 4-5

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 6

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.
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 6:00 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.
12:00 noon – 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 hematology 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 accredited symposia are not part of the official ASH annual meeting program and are planned solely by the sponsoring organizations.

Annual Meeting Schedule: December 7-10

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 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. Tickets are only available on site and can be purchased at registration.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Meet the Scientist (for in-person participants)
This is a ticketed session. Tickets are only available on site and can be purchased 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.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  ASH Poster Walk Hosted by Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis (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. 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. Symposium on Quality
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants) 
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Education/Scientific Program Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 Special Interest Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:35 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)
5:00 p.m. On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ASH Foundation Run/Walk
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 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.
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. – 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)
This is a ticketed session. Tickets are only available on site and can be purchased at registration. 
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m Meet the Scientist (for in-person participants)
This is a ticketed session. Tickets are only available on site and can be purchased at registration. 
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  ASH Poster Walk Hosted by Blood Neoplasia (for in-person participants) 
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. 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)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Health Equity Rounds Lunch 
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, how to make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet the Blood Editors (for in-person participants)
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Advances Presents: How to Peer Review a Scientific Paper
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ASH Poster Walk Hosted by Blood Red Cells & Iron (for in-person participants)
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
  • Outstanding Service Award (if applicable)
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. – 5:45 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)
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ASH Poster Walk Hosted by Blood Immunology & Cellular Therapy (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 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.
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. 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
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Complimentary Light Lunch in Exhibit Hall (for in-person participants)
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meet the Blood Editors (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. 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, how to make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  ASH Poster Walk Hosted by Blood Global Hematology (for in-person participants) 
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. Spotlight Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Oral Abstract Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Special Interest Sessions
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/FDA Joint Symposium on Late-Breaking Drug Approvals II
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Session III - Presentations (for in-person participants)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Hall Reception (for in-person participants)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  ASH Networking Reception for the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Community (for in-person participants) 
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Women in Hematology Networking Event
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon On-Site Registration Open (for in-person participants)
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 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.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Late-Breaking Abstracts Session
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Announcement of Awards: William Dameshek Prize and Henry M. Stratton Medal
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Presidential Symposium
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Business Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 Best of ASH
1:00 p.m.  In-person Meeting Concludes
In-person meeting concludes – participants travel home
1:00 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 that were presented earlier in the day.

Catch Up Days: December 11-13

All Day and Night Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters that were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walks (virtual platform only)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pacific time ASH Poster Walks (virtual platform 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 that were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.
All Day and Night Binge Watching - Catch Up on Content
Participants will be able to watch presentation recordings on demand for sessions and posters that were presented earlier in the annual meeting virtual platform.