Know Before You Go: ABCT’s 60th Annual Convention

We look forward to seeing you soon in beautiful Baltimore for the 60th Annual ABCT Convention. In advance of the meeting, here are a few important reminders about the convention and the host city.

Important Convention Information

  • Opening Reception – Thurs 11/12, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Hilton Inner Harbor, Holiday Ballroom, Second Floor
  • SIG Expo and Reception – Fri 11/13, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Hilton Inner Harbor, Holiday Ballroom, Second Floor
  • Awards Ceremony – Fri 11/13, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Hilton Inner Harbor, Peale A/B/C, First Floor
  • Morning Plenaries: Fri 11/13 to Sun 11/15, starting at 8:00 am Hilton Inner Harbor, Holiday 6, Second Floor.
  • Presidential Panel – Sat, 11/14, 6:15 -7:45 pm, Hilton Inner Harbor, Holiday 6, Second Floor

Weather in Baltimore

Daytime temperature in Baltimore is typically between 53-55 degrees at this time of year.

Speaker Ready Room

If you are a speaker, presenter, chair or moderator and have an outstanding slide deck still to be uploaded or need to make changes to your previously uploaded slides, you may do so from Thursday November 12th to Sunday, November 15th in the Blake room at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel. The Blake room is open from 7 am each day. If you have any questions about uploading your slides please contact Stephen Crane, ABCT Conventions Director, at [email protected].

Convention Itinerary Planner 

After reviewing the 2026 Program, we hope you will turn to the online Itinerary Planner and begin to build your ultimate ABCT convention experience!

  • SEARCH by topic, presenter, session, type, day/time.
  • BROWSE by day and view the entire program in time/day order.
  • DEVELOP your personal ABCT convention schedule.

Mobile App

Search for the ‘ABCT Events’ app and select ABCT 60th Annual Convention. Log in with your email used for convention registration and, your convention registration confirmation number as password. Available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Directions to the Hilton Inner Harbor from BWI Airport

The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (located at 401 West Pratt Street) is approximately 9.5 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Driving Directions
  • Route: Take Elm Road and Friendship Road to I-195 West from BWI.
  • Highway: Merge onto MD-295 N (Balt-Wash Pkwy) North toward Baltimore.
  • City Streets: Follow MD-295 N as it turns into Russell Street.
  • Arrival: Continue on Russell Street past Oriole Park at Camden Yards, then head toward West Pratt Street to arrive at the hotel (401 W Pratt St).
  • Time & Distance: About 9.5 miles and roughly 25 minutes (depending on traffic).
Public Transit & Alternative Options
  • Light Rail (Tram): Take the BWI Airport Light Rail link from the airport station directly to the Convention Center stop, which is adjacent to the hotel. (Takes about 30 minutes).
  • Ride-Share / Taxi: Rideshare services like Uber or traditional airport taxis pick up from the lower level of BWI terminals. (Takes about 13–25 minutes; estimated cost around $24–$35).

Continuing Education Credit

In order to claim your CEs, you must be registered under the licensed professional rates. Please contact ABCT registration to upgrade your registration, if desired. For each session designated for CE credit, an evaluation should be completed. All credits should be claimed by the March 31, 2027, deadline.  Go to the “Evaluation” icon on the bottom left corner of the convention app or login to the itinerary planner and click on the “evaluation and CE credit” tile to start the process.

Attire

Business casual is recommended. Please remember to bring a sweater or light jacket as the meeting rooms may sometimes be a bit chilly.

Annual Benefit Luncheon

The 2nd Annual Benefit Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Hilton Inner Harbor, Holiday Ballroom 4/5, Second Floor. Click here to purchase a ticket or table or visit the ABCT registration desk onsite. Live 60’s-themed band, silent auction, food, drink, festivity. Help us celebrate the 60th anniversary in style while also supporting ABCT’s philanthropic efforts.

Text-to-Give

Donate via ABCT’s Text-to-Give platform to support our Strategic Impact Fund. To donate simply text the word IMPACT to 844-685-8190.

Launching the Find-a-Researcher Directory

Many of you likely have used ABCT’s “Find-a-Clinician” directory, and now the Research Facilitation Committee has put together a “Find-a-Researcher” directory. To add yourself to the Find-a-Researcher directory, you can do so by logging in HERE, clicking “Edit Your Profile”, clicking the “Additional Info” tab, and navigating to the “Find-a-Researcher Directory” section. If you haven’t yet renewed your ABCT membership, you may also add yourself to the directory when renewing. Just answer ‘yes’ when asked Would you like to be listed in the Find a Researcher Database? (in the Additional Info section), which allows you to opt-in and complete your profile information for the first time. 

60th Anniversary Celebrations

Celebrate ABCT’s 60th Anniversary with us at the convention with key events and activities. Visit the meter board display of key moments in the organization’s history on our History Timeline located near the registration area. See our display of historical ABCT artifacts spanning 60 years at the anniversary exhibit booth, view our 60th anniversary tribute video, or leave a note on our Wall of Hope.

Return to the ABCT convention homepage for more information or email [email protected].