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LEAD Conference 2026
The Kennedy Center's Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference meets in Philadelphia August 11–14. LEAD is the primary national conference for arts and cultural accessibility professionals, organized by the Kennedy Center's Access/VSA International Network. Attendees include accessibility managers and ADA coordinators from museums, theaters, performing arts centers, parks, zoos,…
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International Hearing Society (IHS) 2026 Conference & Expo
The International Hearing Society (IHS) 2026 Conference & Expo is a major annual event for hearing healthcare professionals, especially Hearing Aid Specialists, held in Arlington, Virginia. Attendees can earn continuing education credits, choose from seminars and talks, participate in industry discussions, and visit the expo floor where manufacturers and service providers showcase hearing…
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International Hearing Society Marks 75th Anniversary
The International Hearing Society (IHS), a membership organization representing hearing healthcare professionals including hearing aid specialists, is marking its 75th anniversary in 2026. The IHS was founded in 1951. The anniversary is being observed under the theme "Uniting Generations, Advancing Hearing Care." The organization is inviting members to contribute stories, photos, and historical…
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IHS Conference & Expo 2026
The International Hearing Society (IHS) holds its 2026 Conference and Expo in Arlington, Virginia, August 12–15, celebrating the organization's 75th anniversary under the theme "Where Voices Unite and Hearing Leads." IHS represents hearing instrument specialists and other hearing healthcare professionals across the United States and Canada. The program includes continuing education seminars,…
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TRI 2026 (20th Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference)
The Tinnitus Research Initiative holds its 20th annual conference in Berlin, hosted by Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the German Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité. The organizers have set this year's program around the theme "Jump the Walls: Discover and Uncover Gaps," marking the conference's 20th anniversary. Sessions cover current research on the causes, assessment, and management…
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M-Enabling Summit 2026
G3ict and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals host the 14th annual M-Enabling Summit in the Washington, D.C. area, running October 5 through 7. The organizers describe the summit as their flagship gathering on accessible technology, focused on digital accessibility and inclusive design across sectors. S essions examine emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and…
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ALDAcon 2026 (Association of Late-Deafened Adults Annual Convention)
The Association of Late-Deafened Adults holds its annual convention, ALDAcon 2026, October 7 through 11 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. ALDAcon brings together late-deafened adults, people with hearing loss, cochlear implant and hearing aid users, and their families and friends for several days of workshops, presentations, and social events. Access is built into the program.…
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University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Audiology Update XVI
This is a two-day continuing education course for hearing and balance health professionals. It offers up-to-date, evidence-based talks on topics like hearing assessment, amplification, tinnitus care, balance (vestibular) testing, and rehabilitation. Presenters include clinicians and researchers with a focus on practical tools clinicians can use to improve care and outcomes for patients. The event…
