In-Person Registration
ASHT is excited to once again offer in-person and virtual registration options for Annual Meeting attendees. In-person registration includes access to all live (non-ticketed) educational sessions, the Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception and all recorded plenary, scientific and concurrent sessions on the on-demand platform following the event.
Access to On-Demand Content
In-person attendees will also have access to the plenary, scientific and concurrent sessions recorded on site and available in the on-demand platform post event. Pre-Conference Institutes will not be recorded or available on the on-demand platform. On-demand access is available from October 11 - September 1, 2025.
Education Credit and CE Hours
ASHT provides continuing education/contact hours for sessions attended and evaluated. In-person attendees can only earn CE credits for sessions they attend in St. Louis. All attendees are expected to claim continuing education hours and retrieve their certificates by January 31, 2025.
VIEW COMPLETE DETAILS ON CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
Registration Information
Annual Meeting (September 26 - September 29, 2024): The Annual Meeting begins with the Opening Session on Thursday evening. Access to all plenary, scientific and concurrent sessions from Thursday, September 26 through Sunday, September 29 is included with registration, except for ticketed events. Please note: There will be no livestreamed sessions for virtual attendees. During the conference, virtual attendees will have access to the e-Posters and online exhibit hall. All recorded sessions will be posted on the ASHT on-demand platform by October 11. Pre-Conference Institutes will not be recorded.
Pre-Conference Institutes (Thursday, September 26, 2024): ASHT offers Pre-Conference Institutes for in-person attendees prior to the official start of the Annual Meeting. These educational sessions offer intense hands-on learning highlighting current hand and upper extremity topics. These sessions are capped, ticketed and require pre-registration. In-person attendees may purchase one, four-hour Pre-Conference Institute. Pre-Conference Institutes will not be recorded or available through the on-demand platform.
Pediatric Specialty Day (Thursday, September 26, 2024): New this year, Pediatric Specialty Day will be held as a full day of programming prior to the start of the ASHT Annual Meeting that evening. Registration will be available for purchase on its own or as an add-on to the full conference package. Participation is ticketed and requires pre-registration. Pediatric Specialty Day content will be recorded and made available through the on-demand platform for ticketed attendees.
Education Plus: Save time and money by joining ASHT or renewing your ASHT membership during the Annual Meeting registration process as one payment! Registration fees include meeting registration at the member rate and membership for the remainder of the current year and the following year. Membership will be valid through December 31, 2025.
Group Rate: ASHT members from the same institution may register together on-line to receive the group rate. Everyone in the group will need to be registered at the same time to receive the discount. The group registration rate cannot be applied to attendees looking to renew their membership or become ASHT members, or those wishing to utilize the Education Plus registration rate. Minimum of three people needed to receive the group rate.
Registration Categories and Rates
Early Bird and Standard rates will apply through the listed deadline date at 11:59 PM ET. Late rates will apply starting September 14, 2024.
IN-PERSON: REGISTRATION CATEGORIES AND RATES
| Full Meeting Registration (Does not include ticketed events) |
Early Bird Rate Deadline: |
Standard Rate Deadline: |
Late Rate September 14, 2024 - Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member (In-Person) | $650 | $750 | $800 |
| Non-Member (In-Person) | $885 | $985 | $1,035 |
| Student Member (In-Person) | $170 | $270 | $270 |
| Student Non-Member (In-Person) | $275 | $375 | $375 |
| New CHT Member** | $500 | $600 | $650 |
| New CHT Non-Member** | $710 | $810 | $860 |
| Retired Member (In-Person) | $495 | $595 | $595 |
| Group Rate (In-Person)* | $630 | $730 | $780 |
* ASHT members from the same institution may register together to receive the Group Rate. Everyone in the group will need to be registered at the same time to receive the discount. The group registration rate cannot be applied to attendees looking to renew membership or become ASHT members, or those wishing to utilize the Education Plus registration rate.
**Discounted registration is available for hand therapists certified between May 2023 and May 2024. Proof of certification will be required at the time of registration.
Attendees can purchase guest badges for $125 at the time of registration. Guest badges permit access into the exhibit hall only and will be included with your badge sheet at the registration desk. Guests are NOT eligible for drink tickets during the Welcome Reception or lunch tickets on Friday and Saturday. Attendees that wish to bring a guest St. Lou-a-Palooza must purchase a separate ticket.
| Registration and Membership Package |
Early Bird Rate Deadline: |
Standard Rate Deadline: |
Late Rate September 14, 2024 - Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Plus – Current Member Renew (In-Person) | $850 | $950 | $1,000 |
| Education Plus – Non-Member Join (In-Person) | $975 | $1,075 | $1,125 |
| Education Plus - New CHT Current Member Renew** | $685 | $785 | $835 |
| Education Plus - New CHT Non-Member Join** | $970 | $1,070 | $1,120 |
| Education Plus – Student Member Renew (In-Person) | $220 | $320 | $320 |
Education Plus combines membership dues and Annual Meeting registration into one payment. Education Plus is for colleagues who wish to either join ASHT or renew their ASHT membership. Registration fees include meeting registration at the member rate and membership for the remainder of the current year and the following year. Membership will be valid through 12/31/25.
**Discounted registration is available for hand therapists certified between May 2023 and May 2024. Proof of certification will be required at the time of registration.
| Single-Day Registration | |
|---|---|
| Single Day – Member (In-Person) | $375 |
| Single Day – Non-Member (In-Person) | $475 |
| Single Day – Member Student (In-Person) | $100 |
| Single Day – Non-Member Student (In-Person) | $140 |
Payment
Acceptable payment forms include:
- Checks made payable to ASHT (drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars)
- VISA, MasterCard and American Express
Full payment must accompany all registration forms. Registration forms without full payment will be returned for completion. Registration will not be processed without payment. No cash is accepted.
Cancellations/Refunds
To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request must be received in the ASHT office on or before September 15, 2024. Cancellation requests received by this date will receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Should a government advisory or any other decision by the host hotel or ASHT prevent this meeting from taking place in person, your registration fee will be refunded in full. Attendees should check their individual airlines for specific cancellation/refund policies. ASHT will not be responsible for any airline or hotel cancellation or change fees. There will be no refunds issued for requests received after September 15, 2024. Please forward written requests to meetings@asht.org.
ASHT'S Program Code of Conduct
By registering for an ASHT program (in-person or virtual), you acknowledge your registration is subject to ASHT’s policies.