In-person Media Attendance

Badge Pickup

Reporters may pick up their registration badges at any of the pick-up locations, including the press room, but must pick up their press credentials in the press room. Reporters are encouraged to pick up their press credentials on Friday, as the press briefings begin early Saturday morning.

ASH offers seven different convenient locations where you can pick up your badge and materials early, this includes multiple locations at the San Diego airport, the Marriott Marquis, and the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Please note that press credentials must be picked up in the press room (hours listed below).

Press Room Hours

All times are listed in Pacific time. These hours also indicate when staff will be available to assist reporters attending virtually. 

Friday, December 8	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9	7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10	7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 11	7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12	7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Locations and Hours

San Diego International Airport Domestic Baggage Claim: 3 locations in 3 terminals - Terminal 1, Terminal 2 East, and Terminal 2 West

• Thursday, December 7: 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 8: 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

San Diego International Airport International Terminal

• Thursday, December 7: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 8: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Manchester Grand Hyatt Lobbies

• Friday, December 8: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 9: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Main Convention Center Registration Location and Hours
San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 20 Foyer

• Thursday, December 7: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, December 8: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 9: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 10: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, December 11: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 12: 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Press Room Location and Contacts

ASH Press Complex: Manchester Grand Hyatt, 4th Floor, America’s Cup Foyer
ASH Press Briefing Room: Manchester Grand Hyatt, 4th Floor, Regatta
ASH Press Room Phone: (619) 358-6840 (available beginning Friday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m.)

 

NOTE: The on-site ASH press working room, briefing room, and interview rooms (Press Complex) will be located in the Manchester Grand Hyatt. While in a different building, the Press Complex will be an even shorter distance (10-15 minute walk) to the main halls of the convention center than last year and you will be able to enjoy the beautiful San Diego sunshine. The Press Complex will have remote viewing areas available, and all food will be provided in boxed/portable containers for maximum flexibility.

Press Interview Rooms

Registered media may reserve on-site private interview rooms during press room hours. All interviews are scheduled in half-hour increments for up to two hours per day. Use of these rooms is by appointment only and subject to availability. Each room is equipped with an ASH step-and-repeat, table, and chairs. Please email [email protected] to request use of the interview rooms.

To request an interview with a press program presenter or ASH subject-matter expert: [email protected]

For other inquiries related to the ASH press program: [email protected]

FILMING IN THE CONVENTION CENTER

A designated filming location in the San Diego Convention Center is located in the Room 9 foyer. Film crews must receive prior approval and receive a camera tag at media registration check-in on site in the press working room located in the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Film crews may film throughout the Convention Center and must display their camera tags at all time. Registered media must follow the official ASH annual meeting policy on Photography and Recording of Copyrighted Material that applies to all attendees.

VIRTUAL PLATFORM ACCESS

As a registered media attendee, you will have access to the annual meeting virtual platform when it opens on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific time (9:00 a.m. Eastern time) for the Preview Days (December 6-8). Bookmark https://annualmeeting.hematology.org for quick access.

To log in to the platform, you will need the ASH username and password you used to register for the meeting. Once on the platform, you will have access to all attendee areas of the platform and press materials through February 1, 2024.

In the virtual Press Room, click on the “Connect with Participants” button to contact presenters directly for interview requests.

Press Room Menu Options

Friday, December 8
Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pacific time
Boxed breakfast: breakfast pastry, fruit cup, individual yogurt, granola bar
Beverages: coffee, tea, water, bottled juice

Lunch, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
All boxed lunches include an orzo appetizer with spinach, tomato, feta, and a fudge brownie
Box 1: hydro bibb salad with grape tomato, brussel leaves, asparagus, brioche, croutons, parmesan, and basil red wine vinaigrette with croutons on the side
Box 2: roast beef, sharp white cheddar, carmelized onion, frisse, horseradish Dijon on a baguette
Box 3: turkey breast with Monterey jack, smoky bacon, green lef, tomatoe, sweet and tangy aioli on focaccia

Saturday, December 9
Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pacific time
Boxed breakfast: breakfast pastry, fruit cup, individual yogurt, granola bar
Beverages: coffee, tea, water, bottled juice

Lunch, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
All boxed lunches include quinoa, cranberries, a butternut squash salad and a chocolate chunk cookie.
Box 1: tomato mozzarella wrap with arugula, grilled eggplant, and pesto spread in a whole wheat wrap
Box 2: smoked ham with Swiss, tomato, wild arugula, grain mustard on a rosemary ciabatta bread
Box 3: chipotle chicken salad wrap with organic greens, heirloom tomato, in a sun-dried tomato wrap
Beverages: diet and regular soft drinks, bottled water

Sunday, December 10
Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pacific time
Boxed breakfast: breakfast pastry, fruit cup, individual yogurt, granola bar
Beverages: coffee, tea, water, bottled juice

Lunch, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
All boxed lunches include cucumber & citrus salad with shaved fennel, orange segments and citrus vinaigrette, and a raspberry streusel bar
Box 1: roast bell pepper, radish, leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion, herb goat cheese on wheat bread
Box 2: tuna salad in a lettuce wrap (GF), smashed avocado, roasted organic tomatoes
Box 3: turkey breast, Monterey jack, smoky bacon, green leaf, tomato, and sweet and tangy aioli on focaccia
Beverages: diet and regular soft drinks, bottled water

Monday, December 11
Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pacific time
Boxed breakfast: breakfast pastry, fruit cup, individual yogurt, granola bar
Beverages: coffee, tea, water, bottled juice

Lunch, 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific time
All boxed lunches include a roasted corn, sweet shrimp and bacon appetizer, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
Box 1: chopped salad with romaine, heirloom tomato, red onion, cucumber, yellow pepper, garbanzo bean, feta, and garlic herb vinaigrette
Box 2: roast beef sandwich with sharp white cheddar, caramelized onion, frisse, horseradish Dijon on a baguette
Box 3: chipotle chicken salad wrap with organic greens, heirloom tomato in a sun-dried tomato wrap
Beverages: diet and regular soft drinks, bottled water

Tuesday, December 12
Breakfast, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pacific time
Boxed breakfast: breakfast pastry, fruit cup, individual yogurt, granola bar
Beverages: coffee, tea, water, bottled juice