Past Events

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference is a major meeting point for the assistive technology community, which brings together educators, researchers, vendors, and community advocates to share training, products, and practical strategies. For 2026, ATIA will meet in Orlando, Florida, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The conference typically blends education sessions…

The World Health Organization is hosting a virtual webinar on January 13, 2026 to introduce the World Hearing Day 2026 campaign theme, From communities to classrooms: hearing care for every child. The session will cover the theme and its rationale, share campaign materials, explain a new event registration system, describe available small grants, and outline planned activities to support global…

HLAA is hosting a free online webinar on Wednesday, December 3 , from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST , focused on Auracast and hearing loops . The session, titled Better Together: Auracast and Hearing Loops — Understanding the Future of Assistive Listening , will cover how Auracast works, how it compares to existing loop systems, and what users can expect as more public spaces adopt next-generation…

This in-person event at the Telford International Centre is the UK’s largest gathering for hearing and balance professionals. The two-day program features clinical updates, keynote lectures (including the Adrian Davis Lecture), specialist streams such as pediatrics and vestibular care, and an exhibition hall demonstrating the latest advances in audiology. Attendees can submit abstracts for free…

The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention 2025 will be held November 20 to 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. This year marks ASHA’s centennial anniversary, so the program includes a larger slate of sessions and celebration. Attendees can find in-person and virtual education options, one hour seminars, technical sessions, poster…

MEDICA 2025 is a massive in-person trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, known as the world’s largest event for medical technology, diagnostics, and healthcare innovation. The fair features 5,000+ exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Attendees will be able to access an exhibit floor, innovation forums, expert-led talks, product pitches, and award ceremonies that…

The World Health Organization is hosting a public consultation on November 7, 2025, to discuss its new Package of Ear and Hearing Care Interventions (PEHCI). The session will run from 13:00–14:00 UTC and will present methods used in developing the package, outline the proposed interventions, and gather feedback from health professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society, and advocacy…

Do you or a loved one still struggle to hear, even with hearing aids? Join us for a free educational webinar to learn about today’s advanced hearing solutions, including cochlear implants. Our expert surgeons will share how these technologies work, who may benefit, and what steps to take if you’re ready to explore treatment. You'll also have the chance to hear from a cochlear implant patient and…