# American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT

- Dates: 8 October 2026 to 10 October 2026
- Location: Hilton Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States
- Address: 509 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Industry: Health Tech
- Expected attendance: 1,200

## About

The 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) focuses on "Bridging the Gap: Collaborating and Amplifying Our Voices." It emphasizes actions that sustain and strengthen the hand therapy field and profession. The event includes a Pediatric Specialty Day exploring pediatric hand therapy.

## Who attends

The American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting is an invaluable resource for helping me grow as a hand and upper extremity specialist.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://meetings.asht.org/)
- [Registration](https://meetings.asht.org/categories-rates)
- [Agenda](https://meetings.asht.org/program/schedule-at-a-glance)

## Topics

- Bridging the Gap: Collaborating and Amplifying Our Voices
- General Topics
- Congenital Topics
- Tips and Tricks
- Instructional Concurrent Session 1
- Instructional Concurrent Session 2
- Neuro Topics
- Pre-Conference Institutes

## Speakers

- Bindu Abraham, OTR, CHT
- Fatima Adamu, MS, OTR/L, CHT
- Karen Alaya, MS, OTR, CHT
- Lori A. Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- Ricky Altahif, OTD, OTR, CHT
- Gretchen Bachman, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, MBA, CHT
- Priya Bakshi, OTD OTR CHT
- Nora E. Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT, WCC
- Marc Bartholdi, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
- William Beauchemin
- Alex Bendersky, PT, DPT
- Brian Bennett, OTR/L, CHT
- Jamie L. Bergner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT
- Susan Blackmore, MS OTR/L, CHT COMT UL
- Cathy Borst, OTR/L, CHT
- Léa-Jade Boutin
- Andrew T. Bracken, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
- Sara Brito, PhD, OTR/L, CHT
- Amy Brossard, MS, OTR/L, CHT
- Michelle L. Burke, OTR/L

## Sponsors and partners

- Ossur
- Performance Health

## Where to stay

- **Milwaukee Marriott Downtown**: 80 m from the venue, 323 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mkedn-milwaukee-marriott-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 414 278 5999
- **The Pfister Hotel**: 90 m from the venue, 424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](http://www.thepfisterhotel.com)
  - Phone: +1 414 273 8222
- **Hotel Metro**: 100 m from the venue, 411 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hotelmetro.com)
  - Phone: +1 414 272 1937
- **Kinn MKE Guesthouse**: 150 m from the venue, 600-606 North Broadway, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.kinnguesthouse.com/milwaukee/)
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 180 m from the venue, 611 North Broadway, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/wisconsin/hilton-garden-inn-milwaukee-downtown-MKEMDGI/index.html)
  - Phone: +1 414-271-6611
- **Drury Plaza Hotel**: 190 m from the venue, 700 North Water Street, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/milwaukee-wi/drury-plaza-hotel-milwaukee-downtown)
  - Phone: +1 414 224 7864
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 200 m from the venue, 525 North Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/milwaukee/mkeem/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 414-240-2896
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton**: 230 m from the venue, 515 North Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, 53202
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mkesoru-tru-milwaukee-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 414-240-8331

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