MSHA
Annual Convention

St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, Missouri

The annual MSHA Convention is the premier professional development and networking event in the state of Missouri for speech-language pathologists; audiologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; assistants; and students. It offers a robust in-person education program with supplemental pre-recorded virtual content.

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April 27-29, 2026
Virtual on demand: May 1-May 30, 2026

Shaping Tomorrow's

Leaders Today

Join us for our annual convention dedicated to our MSHA community for three days full of expert sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking designed to boost your skills, confidence, and career. 

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Engage in powerful conversations

Listen to our keynote speakers and panelists on their inspiring journeys, insights, and valuable advice.

Network and build allies

Engage with leaders across various talent segments, foster meaningful connections and expand your professional network across Missouri.

Fuel your growth

earn from high quality session tailored to empower SLPs, AuDs, and students

Lead with confidence

Receive valuable insights, encouragement, and affirmation to equip yourself with the tools needed for your future success.

Discover the best version of YOU

Join us to uncover practical tools, strategies, and meaningful connections that elevate your practice

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, you will need to fill out our registration form to gain access to the event. Please fill in the registration form and choose which ticket option for the convention you'd like, then continue to the payment option.
Registration for the 2026 MSHA Convention will open mid November. If you have questions about registration, please email mshaexecutivedirector@showmemsha.org . If you have any questions regarding your membership status, need help with your MSHA account, or want to join MSHA, please email msha@showmemsha.org Full in-person registration covers your attendance for all days of the MSHA Convention, April 27-29, 2026. The full registration fee allows you to: Attend any in-person 1-hour, 1.5 hour, or 2 hour podium presentation or or poster presentation taking place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Visit the Exhibit Hall, attend Exhibitor Demonstrations, participate in the Social activities, and enjoy free snack breaks and any other meals provided. Attend the Welcome Party/Exhibit Hall Welcome and the Tailgate/Quest for the Cup. Earn continuing education credit in person sessions. There will be a Virtual Only Registration Option this year! The Virtual Add ($25) can be add to all full convention registrations. One day registrations are not eligible for this add on ticket. This provides access to all pre-recorded sessions (these will be different from the in-person sessions that are offered and will not overlap).
Yes, you can bring a guest to the 2025 MSHA Convention. A guest registration option is available for $25 per day per person. A guest is an accompanying person who is neither an MSHA member (and not eligible to be), nor a related professional, and is attending the MSHA Convention in a social capacity only. Guest registration is offered so that friends or family members of registered attendees may accompany them socially in the Exhibit Hall and at special events and does not include attendance at any education sessions. This guest fee includes access to the the the activities of that day. Guests may not register themselves; guest registrations are affiliated with a fully registered attendee who MUST accompany the guest at all times. Guest passes are an official badge option for MSHA members and related professionals to add onto their registration for individuals who are ineligible for MSHA membership.
Yes, This year with our new event software every attendee will be able to receive a certificate of completion for the sessions they attend even if they do not want their CEs submitted to ASHA. Students are not eligible to receive certificates with hours included.
The 2026 MSHA Pre-Recorded virtual sessions will be available beginning May 1-May 30, 2026 after the live in-person convention. This will allow individuals who attended the conference in person time to watch all the sessions without any conflicts.