Personal Hearing Devices

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Consumers have more choices than ever before in personal hearing devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone anchored hearing devices. However there are a range of issues that consumers should consider in device selection and use, including battery life, sound quality, compatibility with other devices, and rapidly advancing technology. 

The Personal Hearing Devices group explores the different kinds of devices available, what’s on the horizon both in terms of technology and regulations, a wish list of what you’d like to see in new and developing technology for personal hearing devices, and other relevant points for discussion. 

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Hear Indiana Listening and Spoken Language Conference 2026

Hear Indiana will host its 48th annual Listening and Spoken Language Conference at the Easterseals Crossroads Building in Indianapolis, with sessions also available on demand afterward. According to Hear Indiana, the conference brings together parents of children with hearing loss, adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, and professionals in hearing health and education around a shared focus on…

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AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO 2026

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation holds its Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with additional space at the adjacent JW Marriott. It is a professional education and networking event for otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists), audiologists, researchers, residents, and other allied health professionals. The joint…

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EUHA Congress 2026 (70th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians)

The European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians holds its 70th congress in Hannover, Germany, pairing a scientific lecture program with a large industry exhibition. According to the organizers, sessions cover hearing system technology, hearing aid fitting, hearing research, paediatric audiology, cochlear implants, and the role of AI in hearing care, and a central Live Area links the lectures with…

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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 3

The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…

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Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference Returns for Sixth Year: Day 2

The sixth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) is a three-part virtual event organized by Hearing Health & Technology Matters, held on May 13, May 20, and May 27. Each Wednesday session features expert-led presentations followed by a live panel discussion drawing together clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals to examine broader themes from the day's talks. The 2026…