Hear Firsthand From a Veteran Astronaut!
Discovery, Innovation, and Advancement
The future of reproductive medicine is being shaped by bold ideas, emerging technologies, and new approaches to patient care. Join colleagues from around the world as they explore breakthroughs in AI, laboratory science, regenerative medicine, and clinical innovation.
Register by August 7 for Early Bird Savings
Steven Smith, MBA, MS, BS
Veteran Astronaut
President’s Guest Plenary Lecture: The Explorer’s Mindset™: Life Lessons from 17,500 MPH
What can spaceflight teach us about resilience, leadership, and achieving the impossible? Hear firsthand from veteran astronaut Steven Smith as he shares unforgettable stories and practical lessons from a career spent pushing the boundaries of human exploration.
More Sessions That Push Discovery
Chair
Yifei Liu, PhD
Speakers
Christian Kramme, PhD
Zev Williams, MD, PhD
AI-Driven Discovery to Innovation in Fertility Care
Chair
Ashley E Wong, MS
Speaker
Amber R Cooper, MD
Chair
Hugh S Taylor, MD
Speaker
Xavier Santamaria, MD, PhD
ASRM President’s Gala
Step into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties at one of ASRM’s most elegant evenings, the 2026 President’s Gala. The gala is ASRM’s signature charity event, and your opportunity to socialize and support the ASRM Research Institute. Join us in your finest black-tie attire, with a touch of Gatsby-inspired flair, for an evening of unmatched excitement and camaraderie.
Tickets, tables of 10, and sponsorships may be purchased
during your Congress registration process or at
ASRM2026.givesmart.com
For more information on ticket sales, please contact Holly Jaap Hilton, ASRM Director of Charitable Giving, at gala@asrm.org.
To View President’s Gala Sponsorship Opportunities click here.
Baltimore is an exciting city with lots of charm, history, and culture, and we’ve done our homework to help you make the most of your East Coast experience.
Free Arts & Culture Activities in Baltimore
Creatively Black Baltimore is a groundbreaking free art exhibition that houses more than 400 works of art by 80 Black Baltimore-based creatives.
The Baltimore Basilica, recognized as the first metropolitan cathedral built in the United States, was a defining moment of neoclassical architecture in America.
Free Outdoor Activities in Baltimore
- Tour a visiting ship and learn about the fascinating history of any one of the massive ships that visit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor each year.
- Enjoy musicians, street performers, food samples, and people-watching at Baltimore’s Farmers Markets.
- Head to the Maryland Science Center, where you can stargaze like an astronomer with the help of the center’s 10-foot telescope.
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