Press Registration
ASHG 2026: Where the Biggest Stories in Human Genetics and Genomics Begin
October 20-24, 2026 | Palais des Congrès de Montréal
Press registration is complimentary
for approved, accredited media.
Why Cover ASHG 2026
Get unparalleled access to the people and discoveries defining the future of human genetics and genomics. Join leading scientists, clinicians, innovators, and industry pioneers as they share the latest research advancing human health and society. As a member of the press, you’ll have access to hundreds of scientific presentations, emerging discoveries, and the experts, companies, and technologies driving progress across the field. From the latest science to the conversations influencing the future of medicine, this is where you’ll find the stories, insights, and voices that matter most to your audience.
At ASHG 2026, reporters and editors can:
- Preview emerging discoveries in human genetics and genomics before they reach broader public attention.
- Find timely story angles across biotechnology, AI, ethics, and precision medicine.
- Interview leading experts who can explain the science, context, and real-world implications of new findings.
- Track trends in genomic medicine, AI and data science, biotechnology, clinical care, and public engagement.
From basic discovery to clinical application, from ethical conversations to the latest technologies advancing the profession, ASHG 2026 offers reporters a front-row view of where human genetics and genomics is headed.
Explore what is available to you: Daily Schedule | Explore Exhibit Hall
Press Benefits
Registered press will have access to:
- Embargoed press materials
- A dedicated press room for filing stories, conducting interviews, and connecting with staff
- Opportunities to connect with scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, trainees, and innovators across the field
Press Guidelines & Policies
Elligibility
The following individuals are eligible for press registration:
- Reporters, writers, producers, and editors as well as photographers and videographers with staff credentials from newspapers, magazines, online news services, wire services, and radio or television networks and stations.
- Freelancers with assignment letters from established, verifiable media outlets.
- Freelancers with at least one bylined article/report published online, in print, or broadcast by an established, verifiable media outlet during the six months prior to the meeting.
- Online news services or online outlets that provide daily or weekly coverage of health and science.
- Bloggers who frequently comment about health and science.
The following individuals are not eligible for press registration:
- Writers, editors, and public relations professionals affiliated with exhibitors.
- Industry representatives and financial or industry analysts.
- Writers and editors for industry publications and websites.
- Manuscript editors of journals.
- Representatives of public relations firms and the public relations/communications offices of industry, academic, government, and nonprofit organizations.
These individuals must register for ASHG 2026 as regular attendees and pay the required registration fee, regardless of affiliation with a news or trade media organization, contracted exhibitor, scientific journal, or publishing company.
Press Badges
Press registering for ASHG 2026 must:
- Not exchange, loan, or borrow ASHG 2025 press credentials.
- Follow the same recordings policy as other ASHG attendees.
Embargo Guidelines
ASHG aims to encourage presentation of the latest findings and enable responsible and quality reporting of those findings by press in attendance. To this end, all abstracts, posters, presentations, symposia, and scientific and invited sessions at the ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting will be embargoed until the date and start time of their presentation at the meeting. This means that press registrants may not publish any information about work being presented at the meeting until the date and start time of the presentation. This policy helps ensure that all reporters have access to the same, up-to-date, and complete information when researching and writing their articles.
By applying for press credentials, you agree to adhere to all embargoes.
Questions? Please email [email protected] with questions or for assistance with your registration.