Conference/Convention

The 160th convention of the Audio Engineering Society brings together audio professionals, researchers, and academics for technical sessions, workshops, and masterclasses focused on advances in audio technology and engineering. Two sessions are of particular relevance to hearing access and hearing loss. A workshop presented by researcher Trevor Cox examines how audio engineering practices can be…

The 16th annual Microsoft Ability Summit is a two-day event focused on accessibility and AI. Sessions cover assistive technology, disability inclusion, accessible product design, and evolving accessibility regulations. The event is open to people with disabilities, accessibility professionals, technology professionals, educators, and advocates. The mainstage keynote will be livestreamed for online…

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…

VCCA 2026 is a free conference focused on computational approaches to vestibular and cochlear systems. The event will draw together researchers, engineers, clinicians, and data scientists working on models, algorithms, signal processing, machine learning, and other computational tools to study hearing and balance. The conference will feature interdisciplinary research where computational methods…

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…

The Conference on the Auditory System is an international scientific meeting for researchers and advanced scholars focused on how hearing works at physiological, cellular, and molecular levels. Neuroscientists, audiologists, engineers, and other scientists are invited to present cutting-edge research on auditory processing, hearing mechanisms, balance integration, neural coding, and related…

The International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026) is a biennial scientific meeting focused on technical advances in hearing-aid science and related hearing impairment technologies. It runs from August 5 to August 9, 2026 (Wednesday through Sunday) at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The program includes both invited and contributed presentations that…

The Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Annual Conference will focus on early hearing screening, diagnosis, and intervention systems for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, along with support infrastructure for their families. The conference invites federal program staff, audiologists, health care providers, early intervention specialists, speech-language…

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…

The Hearing Loss Association of America 2026 Convention is HLAA’s annual gathering focused on education, empowerment, and community for people with hearing loss. The convention brings together people with hearing loss, family members, hearing health professionals, advocates, and industry partners for learning, connection, and shared experience. The program features educational workshops, general…