Make the ASHFoundation part of your ASHA Convention experience with engaging sessions, hands-on learning, opportunities to connect, and a special evening celebrating 80 years of supporting innovation in communication sciences and disorders. Explore all the ways to learn, connect, and celebrate with us in Indianapolis as we look ahead to the next 80 years.
ASHFoundation Events at the 2026 ASHA Convention
A Framework for Leading Complex Conversations: Facilitated Dialogue and Problem Solving
Wednesday, November 18 | 2:30–5:30 p.m. | JW Marriott
Ticket Required
Build practical skills for navigating complex conversations and making decisions together. Co-developed with the ASHFoundation, this interactive workshop uses ASHA’s Scope of Practice revision as a real-world case study, with strategies relevant to communication sciences and disorders. Purchase tickets through ASHA Convention registration or by emailing foundation@asha.org.
ASHFoundation Steer Session | Neuroplasticity and Neuromodulation: Advancing Intervention and Assessment Research in Aging Populations
Thursday, November 19 | 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. | Sessions #1137 and #1193
How can advances in brain science inform assessment and intervention as we age? Join leading international researchers for the ASHFoundation’s annual two-part Steer Session, supported by the Max D. and Ruth Steer Fund. Explore emerging research across speech, language, voice, and hearing, with a global perspective on possibilities for clinical practice.
Evening with the ASHFoundation: Realizing Tomorrow’s Innovations
Thursday, November 19 | 7–9 p.m. | The Indiana Roof Ballroom
Ticket Required
Celebrate our 80th anniversary and help kick off the next 80 years! Join fellow supporters for an award ceremony honoring this year’s recipients, along with dinner, drinks, live music, and a silent auction. Purchase tickets through ASHA Convention registration or by emailing foundation@asha.org.
The Science of Music & Communication: From Brain Mechanisms to Clinical Applications in Speech, Language, & Hearing
Friday, November 20 | 5–6 p.m. | Session #1634
Explore the connections between music and communication in a session moderated by ASHFoundation President Bernard Rousseau. Researchers will examine how musical rhythm, timing, and structure relate to language, brain development, and hearing across the lifespan, connecting emerging science with potential clinical applications.
Celebrate Awardees at the ASHFoundation Booth
November 19–20 | 10–6 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Booth #759
Make the ASHFoundation booth part of your Convention visit! Explore our Awardee Tower and connect with award recipients, Board of Trustees members, staff, and fellow supporters. Whether you’re a longtime friend or just getting to know the Foundation, stop by to celebrate the people and ideas shaping our next 80 years.
UEP Ambassador Office Hours at the ASHFoundation Booth
November 19–20 | 10–6 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Booth #759
Interested in becoming a UEP Ambassador or finding new ways to get involved? Stop by to meet our UEP Subcommittee Leaders, ask questions, and explore opportunities to support the ASHFoundation’s mission. Current ambassadors can also pick up their UEP Ambassador badge ribbon!