Conference/Convention

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Biennial Conference offers a wealth of workshops. Topics include employment-related training, education advocacy, interpreter issues in the workplace, recent improvements in accommodations, emergency preparedness, civil and human rights, changes in telecommunications and technology, empowerment and advocacy, grassroots networking, and more.

HLAA’s annual, communication-accessible convention is designed to support people with hearing loss from all walks of life around the United States. It’s the largest national gathering designed to empower individuals and families facing hearing loss. This year’s convention will be held in Phoenix, Arizona at the Sheraton Grand Resort at Wild Horse Pass.

The Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) is holding its first in-person global conference on CI advocacy in action in Brussels, Belgium.

This fourth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference takes place over 3 consecutive Wednesdays in May 2024 and explores the latest developments and technologies impacting hearing healthcare over the coming decade.

Access is a two-day, free virtual event that brings together key industry leaders, experts, and professionals from various fields to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in media accessibility. The event is put on by 3Play Media, a company providing closed captioning, transcription, live captioning, audio description, and subtitling for video accessibility.

This is the annual conference of the American Academy of Audiology for audiology professionals, students, researchers, industry experts, and others. It features education and networking events and activities, as well as an interactive exhibit hall experience.

California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities sponsors this annual conference, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, exhibitors and more from around the world, to engage with each other and share knowledge, innovations and best practices to promote inclusion for all. Select presentations, sessions and chats will be livestreamed on CSUNACT TV .

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) VIRTUAL Conference is hosted by the Pacific ADA Center , which is part of the ADA Nation Network . The network consists of 10 Regional ADA Centers located throughout the United States. The ADA virtual conference has 3 separate tracks focusing on healthcare, employment, and state and local government related issues.

The ASHA Convention is a professional development event for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; and speech, language, and hearing scientists. The convention offers more than 2,500 sessions covering the latest research, clinical skills, and techniques. The 2023 Convention will primarily be an in-person event, with a limited selection of virtual offerings.

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country. ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made…