Thank you for attending the 2025 ASBH Annual Conference! For any additional questions, please reach out to Member Services at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 847.375.4745.
New to the conference or ASBH? We invite you to attend our “Welcome to ASBH” session on Thursday morning! During this session, ASBH leaders will go over conference basics, ways to maximize your conference experience, how to get more involved at ASBH, and answers to any of your questions. After the presentation, stick around to connect with other members of the ASBH community.
Conference FAQ
By registering to attend the conference, you agree to the following policies and information.
Conference Experience
What is ASBH’s Productive Engagement Policy?
ASBH supports an environment of productive engagement, where the free expression of diverse points of view occurs in an atmosphere of scholarly exchange and mutual respect. Conference attendees, participants, and vendors are expected to observe commonsense norms for public behavior, personal interaction, and common courtesy. Abusive, harassing, or threatening behavior is not acceptable.
The expectation for productive engagement applies to all ASBH programs and activities. ASBH encourages those who experience or witness a breach of this policy to communicate concerns directly with those involved in the incident when possible and safe. In attempts to resolve such issues, respectful dialogue and sensitivity are often the most effective means.
Alleged breaches in expectations may be brought to the attention of any ASBH board member or staff member. If leaders or staff members are notified of an incident, it will be elevated to the ASBH Board President and Executive Director to determine the appropriate action, and if necessary, notify the appropriate authorities. It is not within the purview of ASBH nor does ASBH have any authority to intervene in alleged complaints or violations that take place outside of ASBH activities or within a particular institution or organization.
How can I receive continuing education (CE) credit for the conference?
To claim CE for the Annual Conference, you must purchase CE credit at the time of registration, attend the live event, and complete evaluations following the event. ASBH typically offers Continuing Medical Education credit, Continuing Nursing Education credit, Professional Continuing Education credit, and Social Work credit. Visit the Continuing Education Credit page for more information on claiming credit at this year's conference.
Are the sessions recorded?
The concurrent sessions and affinity group meetings will not be recorded. Our two plenary sessions will be recorded, and an audio/slideshow recording will be available after the conference on the ASBH website and YouTube.
How do I share feedback on the Annual Conference?
ASBH welcomes feedback from all conference attendees. To share your thoughts, please complete this quick survey, which will be used by the Board of Directors and the Program Committee to guide future programming.
Are meals provided at the conference?
Beverages, including coffee, tea, and soda, will be available during the conference week, and receptions held in conjunction with the conference will offer limited refreshments. Attendees may grab snacks or meals between sessions from local restaurants or quick-service locations at the Oregon Convention Center. You can find a list of local restaurants here.
Where can I find _____ in the conference space?
You can find a map of the meeting space in the conference app, or you can use the Oregon Convention Center’s interactive map for the locations of water bottle refill stations, ATMs, and more. ASBH’s Annual Conference will be located in the A/B/C wing of the Oregon Convention Center, located near Holladay Street. You can enter the convention center via the MLK Entrance.
ASBH’s Accessibility page also offers a guide to the elevators, gender-neutral bathrooms, and nursing pods closest to our meeting area. Join us on Wednesday or Thursday to navigate the space and ask any questions you may have to best enjoy the conference.
How should I travel to the conference hotel? How do I navigate within Portland?
The conference hotel is just off the MAX Red Line, which connects directly to the Portland International Airport. The cost of fare is $2.80, and the trip will take about 30 minutes. Disembark at the Convention Center MAX Station, located between the Oregon Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.
Conference attendees can also snag a complimentary transit card for the conference week at Registration so that you can explore the city while you’re here!
What’s happening in Portland during the conference week?
Portland is a bustling city with an incredible array of restaurants, events, and local attractions! You can explore the dining scene or the event calendar on Travel Portland’s online guide.
Registration
How are registration rates determined?
Registration rates are set by the Board of Directors each year during the budgeting process. The Board balances the need to cover conference expenses with the desire to keep registration rates accessible and comparable with similar interdisciplinary conferences.
How can I get a discount on ASBH Annual Conference registration?
There are a number of ways to save on your Annual Conference registration. ASBH offers discounted rates for students and members. If you decide not to become a member, you can still receive a discount by registering before the early-bird deadline (Monday, September 22, 2025).
How can I get an accommodation for an accessibility, dietary, or religious need?
While registering for the conference, you have the option to indicate accessibility or dietary needs. Please contact ASBH’s Education and Operations Manager, Lauren Winters, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. regarding any further accommodations. Please note that ASBH may not be able to guarantee accommodations for requests received after August 29, 2025.
Speakers
Do speakers need to register for the conference?
All speakers need to be registered for the conference in order to present. Speakers who have gone through the abstract submission process must register by the specified deadline in order to reserve a spot in the conference schedule.
Can I present remotely or pre-record my presentation?
All presentations must be presented live and in-person. If you are unable to attend your assigned session in person, please notify Lauren Winters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible.
How can my co-presenters submit a conflict of interest (COI) disclosure form?
All presenters that did not submit a Conflict of Interest disclosure at the time of proposal submission must complete the "Conflict of Interest Disclosure" task on the Speaker Portal. For more information on accessing the Speaker Portal, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Continuing Education and Evaluations
How do I access the session evaluation?
You can access the evaluation module via the “Evaluations” button on the left-side menu of the conference website. This module will include the Overall Meeting Evaluation and individual session evaluations. You can also access each session’s evaluate via the “Submit Evaluation” button on the session pop-up via the conference website or the session page on the conference app.
What is the deadline to claim credit?
You must complete the overall meeting evaluation and at least one session evaluation by Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to claim credit and receive a certificate. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate if you do not complete the evaluation(s) by the deadline.
When are session evaluations going to be available?
Individual session evaluations will become available at the session’s scheduled end time.
When I login to the Evaluation Portal, it says "Attendance Only" but I am looking to receive credit, what do I do?
Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 847.375.4745 to add onto your existing conference registration or ensure that your purchase of credit was processed properly. After Tuesday, December 23, you will be unable to add continuing education credit to your existing registration.
Why didn’t I receive credit for all the sessions I attended?
You can only receive credit for sessions that are eligible to offer CE credit. Each session’s page in the conference website or app will indicate the session’s eligible credit hours. Sessions that do not qualify for credit include some affinity group meetings, supporter sessions, and networking events. Affinity group meetings’ eligibility depends on the group leader’s plans for the session.
Why can’t I claim credit for two sessions in the same timeslot?
You can only claim credit for sessions attended in full, so you will be unable to receive credit for two sessions in the same or overlapping timeslots.
2025 Conference Website and App
The 2025 conference app will be available starting about 2 weeks out from the conference.