Event Information
CI2026 Chicago is the annual conference of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, centered on cochlear implantation and related care across the lifespan. The meeting brings together a diverse audience that includes audiologists, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, researchers, educators, engineers, and advocates involved in cochlear implant research, clinical care, and rehabilitation. The meeting serves as a place to share evidence, clinical experience, and emerging approaches in cochlear implantation.
The program typically includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, concurrent scientific sessions, and poster presentations focused on clinical practice, patient outcomes, technology development, and rehabilitation strategies for both pediatric and adult patients. Industry participation is integrated through satellite symposia and exhibits, supporting discussion of current and evolving implant technologies and clinical tools.


