Independent Satellite Symposia

Independent satellite symposia (ISS) are one of the most popular ways for CE providers to support SOHO’s mission and provide additional learning opportunities to Annual Meeting registrants. Satellite symposia provide:

  • A high level of visibility and the opportunity to highlight your organization's position as a leader in the hematologic/oncology field.
  • A highly respected forum for presenting important innovations and cutting-edge research.
  • Increased recognition and goodwill among thought leaders in the hematologic oncology field.
  • A showcase for continuing education for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists who treat patients with hematologic malignancies.

The Society of Hematologic Oncology (SOHO) issues a Call for Collaboration to organizations including medical education companies who organized Independent Satellite Symposia (ISS) at previous SOHO meetings in November of each year. The goal of the Call for Collaboration is to provide a wide variety of cutting-edge topics for learners participating in the 2025 Annual Meeting and to ensure quality and consistency among all ISS.

To be included in the 2025 Call for Collaboration, please contact Belinda Melder at bmelder@jwccllc.org.

Benefits of Independent Satellite Symposia

  • Four complimentary meeting registrations.
  • A listing including narrative description, location, and contact information, in the SOHO Annual Meeting Program;
  • The option to insert an invitation into the official meeting bag.


SOHO will distribute an email broadcast on behalf of ISS sponsors to all registered delegates for a fee of $2,000. The content of the email requires preapproval by the SOHO Organizing Committee and must be in final  HTML or email format.

Please note: SOHO will not host images, design or proof your email nor will we test any links that you might include. The email will be forwarded to all registered delegates (opted-in) exactly as it is received. Contact Belinda Melder at bmelder@jwccllc.org should you have any questions.

Certification of ISS

Medical Learning Institute, Inc. (MLI), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and one of the first organizations to have achieved Joint Accreditation with Commendation, is the accredited provider for the 2025 Annual Meeting of SOHO. To ensure continuity and alignment with the content of the upcoming meeting, MLI will certify all ISS as well as associated enduring activities. MLI certification includes credit for physicians (including Maintenance of Certification points through the American Board of Internal Medicine), nurses, and pharmacists.

Symposia Guidelines

SOHO 2025 Symposia should:

  • Be Interactive;
  • Encompass one or more of the following disease/topic areas:
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Cellular Therapy
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Aggressive B-Cell Lymphoma
    • Indolent B-Cell Lymphoma
    • Mantle Cell Lymphoma
    • T-Cell Lymphoma
    • Myelodysplastic Neoplasms
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
    • Multiple Myeloma
  • Be based on the needs of the therapeutic area and our learners; be fair-balanced and evidence-based; include a mechanism (such as ARS) to compare pre-and post-activity data for outcomes reporting.

Audio Visual Specification

Each ISS includes complimentary symposium facilities and upgraded audiovisual equipment including:

  • Standing lectern with microphone
  • Confidence monitor
  • Projectors and Screens
  • Wired microphone on a stand in the center of the room for learner Q&A
  • Stage-top table to seat a minimum of 2 people
  • Two tabletop microphones for the faculty table
  • Technician for the assigned ISS time

The cost of any additional AV is the responsibility of the ISS organizer and should be ordered in advance. Any additional expenses associated with an approved ISS, such as upgraded food and beverage, electrical, and shipping are the sole responsibility of the ISS organizer.

Please refer to the SOHO ISS Policies and Guidelines for more detailed information.