The Premier Event in Classical and Malignant Hematology
Start planning for the 68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, taking place December 12–15, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and online!
- 2026 Call for Abstracts
- Schedule at a Glance
- Key Dates
- Registration Information
- Meeting and Presenter Resources
- Accessibility Resources
- Hotel and Travel Information
- Information for International Attendees
- CME and MOC
- ASH Foundation Run/Walk
- Interact With Industry and Exhibitors
- Information for Corporate Supporters
- Information for Trainees
Plan to Attend
The 68th ASH Annual Meeting will be held in person at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and virtually from December 12-15, 2026.
Registration for ASH members will open on July 22. Registration for non-members, groups, exhibitors, and media will open on August 12.
About the ASH Annual Meeting
The ASH annual meeting is the premier global event for advancing hematology research and science, clinical practice, education, and community. Learn about the latest discoveries, meet hematologists from around the world, and leave feeling empowered to apply ground-breaking research at your institution or provide quality care to your patients. Whether you’re at the convention center or watching from home, the hybrid format lets you access annual meeting content anytime, anywhere. No matter how you participate in #ASH26, you support the future of hematology.
Join us in celebration of hematology. Hear about the latest research and clinical advancements, and stand with other professionals who value this important science.
Access the Latest Scientific Research
Science is the foundation of the ASH annual meeting. Hear results of ground-breaking clinical trials and the latest progress in basic and translational research. In-person, virtual, and on-demand attendance options are available.
Beyond science, the ASH annual meeting is a chance to build a community. In-person networking sessions and social events are available for hematologists at all career stages. Attendees can also meet with healthcare and industry professionals onsite.
The annual meeting meets you where you are in your career. Meet hematologists with diverse backgrounds and get advice for balancing professional and personal well-being. Design a meeting itinerary that fits your path.
What you learn at the ASH annual meeting can be taken back to the clinic the next day. CME/MOC-supported educational program gives clinicians actionable insights to deliver better patient outcomes.
Let's Run the Numbers
See why the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier event in classical and malignant hematology.
2026 Annual Meeting Abstracts Submissions
The Abstract submission site for the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition is now open until August 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.
Poster Walks Guidelines and Application
Poster Walks highlight cutting-edge emerging hematology science presented during the meeting’s poster sessions. A total of seven Poster Walks will be featured. Learn more and apply by August 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.
Become an Exhibitor at the 2026 ASH Annual Meeting
Join over 275 pharmaceutical companies, medical suppliers, clinical diagnostic and research-based companies, publishers, and non-profit organizations by exhibiting at the 68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition on December 12-15, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Key Dates for the 68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
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June 2, 2026 |
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July 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time |
Registration and Housing Opens for ASH Members |
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August 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time |
Abstract Submission Deadline |
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August 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time |
Registration and Housing Opens for Non-Members, Exhibitors, Groups, and Media |
| October 14, 2026 | Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions Open |
| October 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time | Advance Registration Discount Ends |
| October 28, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Pacific time | Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline |
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November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time |
Abstracts Available Online |
| November 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time |
Registration Cancellation Deadline |
| November 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time | Hotel Reservation Deadline |
| December 7, 2026 | Late-Breaking Abstracts Available Online |
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December 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time |
Virtual Platform Available for All Attendees |
| December 11, 2026 |
ASH-a-Palooza Friday Satellite Symposia Scientific Workshops |
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December 12-15, 2026 |
68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition |
| January 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time | Real-Time Experience Virtual Access Ends |
| February 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time | Extended Flexibility Virtual Access Ends |
| March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time | Best Value Virtual Access Ends (and virtual platform closes) |
Officers
Robert Negrin, MD
President
Cynthia E. Dunbar, MD
President-Elect
Alison Loren, MD, MSCE
Vice President
Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhD
Secretary
Joseph R. Mikhael, MD, MEd
Treasurer
Councillors
Adam Cuker, MD, MS
Chancellor E. Donald, MD
Christopher R. Flowers, MD, MSc
H. Leighton Grimes, PhD
Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty, MD
Mary M. Horowitz, MD
Charlotte Marie Niemeyer, MD
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS
2026 Annual Meeting Accredited Education Committee
Ami Bhatt, MD, PhD
2026 Scientific Program Co-Chair
Saar Gill, MD, PhD
2026 Scientific Program Co-Chair
Maureen Okam Achebe, MD, MPH
2026 Education Program Co-Chair
Robert Zeiser, MD
2026 Education Program Co-Chair
Michael Auerbach, MD
Franziska Blaeschke, MD, PhD
Robert Campbell. PhD
Nelson Chao, MD
Jana Ellegast, MD
Patrick Gallagher, MD
Stephanie Halene, MD
Margaret T. Kasner, MD
Jane Little, MD
Lori Muffly, MD MS
Jyoti Nangalia, MBBChir
Peter Newburger, MD
Obiageli Nnodu, MD
Florian Perner, MD, PhD
Michal Rose, MD
Nirali Shah, MD
Sean Stowell, MD
Raymond Thertulien, MD
Tzu-Fei Wang, MD, MPH
Julia Xu, MD
2026 Program Committee
Catherine Bollard, MD, MBChB
Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhD
Hetty Carraway, MD, MBA
Jorge Cortes, MD
Adam Cuker, MD, MS
Amy DeZern, MD, MHS
Chancellor E. Donald, MD
Cynthia E. Dunbar, MD
Willem Fibbe, MD, PhD
Christopher R. Flowers, MD, MSc
Patrick Gallagher, MD
H. Leighton Grimes, PhD
Phoebe Joy Ho, MBBS, DPhil
Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty, MD
Mary M. Horowitz, MD
Margaret T. Kasner, MD
Jonathan Licht, MD
Alison Loren, MD, MSCE
Keith McCrae, MD
Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd
Robert Negrin, MD
Charlotte Marie Niemeyer, MD, MA
Menaka Pai, MD, BSc, MSc
Mary-Elizabeth M. Percival, MD
Andrew Roberts, MBBS, PhD
Bethany Samuelson Bannow, MD
Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS
Nirali Shah, MD
Surbhi Sidana, MD
Allison Walker, MD, MPH, MBA
Andrew S. Weyrich, PhD
Alisa Wolberg, PhD
Past Annual Meetings
67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 6-9, 2025
Orlando, FL