Strategic Balance in Audiology: Integrating Clinic, Research, and Administration
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual
Join us for a webinar presented by the ARO Clinician- Scientist committee!
This webinar will be on the following topic: Strategic Balance in Audiology: Integrating Clinic, Research, and Administration and will feature a discussion on transitioning from training to faculty, with a focus on clinician-scientist career development. Faculty, residents, fellows, medical students, pre- and postdoctoral trainees are welcome!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM EST
Webinar Link

EARssentials: Concepts and Techniques of Contemporary Hearing Research
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Virtual
EARssentials: Concepts and Techniques of Contemporary Hearing Research is a one-week hybrid course (June 22–26, 2026) featuring live virtual lectures, discussions, and interactive workshops covering core topics in hearing and balance research.

Topics include: auditory and vestibular systems, genetics of hearing loss, hair cell biology, mechanotransduction, regeneration, clinical perspectives, and more!

The course is free (no registration fee) and external participants can join virtually.

Dates: June 22-26, 2026

Learn more & apply by June 12, 2026:go.nih.gov/7T3RPYx

NIDCD Pre-Application Information Session - Loan Repayment
2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) will host two pre-application information sessions for the Individual Fellowship Program and the Loan Repayment Program.
Please refer to the links below for additional details about each webinar and instructions for joining the sessions.
Loan Repayment Information Session: July 15, 2026, at 1 p.m. EST - NIDCD Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Webinar | NIDCD

International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026)
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09
International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026)
Date: August 5–9, 2026 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Venue: The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Website: ihcon.org
We are very pleased to announce that the next International Hearing-Aid Research Conference (IHCON 2026) will be taking place August 5–9, 2026 (Wednesday to Sunday) at an exciting and beautiful new venue: The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
The purpose of IHCON is to advance knowledge and facilitate progress in hearing-aid research and development through the exchange of current research findings and technical advances related to the treatment of hearing impairment with hearing aids and other technologies.
The organization of IHCON 2026, as with the previous IHCON meetings, will emphasize the international and multidisciplinary nature of the field and the rapid pace of developments occurring throughout the world. Both invited and contributed presentations will address topics relevant to hearing-aid research.
The members of the Technical Program Committee (Dr. Graham Naylor, Dr. Jason Galster, and Dr. Sarah Verhulst) have been working hard to develop the scientific program and are currently in the process of finalizing the list of invited speakers. The topic areas for IHCON 2026 are available to view here. Once the invited speakers are finalized, we will post updated information about the technical program in the “Conference Info” tile of the ihcon.org website.
To foster research by junior investigators (e.g., advanced graduate students, postdocs, and junior scientists) in industry and academia, the International Hearing-Aid Seminar (IHAS 2026) will be held August 3–5, 2026 (Monday to Wednesday), also at the Banff Centre.
We will begin accepting abstract submissions for IHCON and IHAS in early 2026 (the specific starting date for submissions will be announced in a subsequent email). The final date for submitting abstracts will be April 1, 2026, and acceptance/rejection emails will be sent by early June 2026.
Updates and additional details about the meeting will be posted to the various tabs within the “Conference Info” section of the IHCON website (ihcon.org).
Please share this with any of your colleagues who you think would benefit from participating in IHCON 2026. We believe the change of venue this year will bring many wonderful advantages to the IHCON community.
If you have not done so already, please create a free account at ihcon.org to ensure that you receive all future email announcements about the meeting. The same account will also allow you to submit abstracts and register for the conference when the time comes.

OMAI 2026: 12th International Symposium on Objective Measures in Auditory Implants (OMAI) in Zurich, Switzerland | August 2026
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-24 | University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, Zürich, 8006, Switzerland
Welcome to the 12th International Symposium on Objective Measures in Auditory Implants (OMAI)
Dear colleagues,
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 12th International Symposium on Objective Measures in Auditory Implants (OMAI) on August 22-24, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland.
It’s with great enthusiasm that we would like to welcome you to the 12th OMAI in 2026 in Zurich. The beautiful and historical city of Zurich is located on a lake and is easily accessible by train or from the airport. The symposium will be held at the historic main building of the University of Zurich in the center of the city.
The symposium will provide a forum for clinical and scientific experts from around the world to present their most recent research and clinical experiences relating to objective measures in auditory implants. The main topics comprise ECoCh, bone conduction, active middle ear implants, passive middle ear prosthesis, objective measures and outcomes in CI, Imaging such as OCT and cortical function.
We are looking forward to an interesting scientific program with keynote lectures, presentations, discussions and personal exchange.
We look forward to a fruitful symposium in Zurich
Christof Röösli and Flurin Pfiffner - Conference presidents

6th International Conference on Otorhinolaryngology | Thailand
2026-11-11 - 2026-11-12 | Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium, Bangkok, Thailand
We are enthusiastic to present the 6th International Conference on Otorhinolaryngology — where breakthroughs are born and global expertise meets, this November 11–12, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.
This prestigious event brings together ENT experts and innovators. As technology advances, your participation helps drive progress in ENT solutions and clinical outcomes.
Expect dynamic keynote sessions, forward-thinking panel discussions, and valuable opportunities to explore the latest in ENT devices, tools, and innovations.
Beyond the sessions, the conference presents an excellent platform for industry collaboration and strategic networking with thought leaders and decision-makers from around the globe.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, kindly visit:https://www.otorhinolaryngology.scientexconference.com/brochure

5th International Otology Disorder Academy Congress
2026-11-11 - 2027-11-14
Join the 5th edition of the International Otology Disorders Academy (IODA) Congress, a leading global event focused on advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of ear disorders.
The congress brings together otologists, ENT specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to share cutting-edge research, attend expert-led sessions, and participate in hands-on workshops and networking opportunities.

Mechanics of Hearing 2027
2027-07-10 - 2027-07-16
Save the Date – Mechanics of Hearing 2027 – July 10-16, 2027
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Mechanics of Hearing Workshop 2027, a meeting dedicated to advancing our understanding of the physical and biological mechanisms underlying peripheral auditory function.
This Workshop will bring together researchers from across disciplines—including biophysics, auditory neuroscience, biomechanics, and engineering—to share the latest experimental, theoretical, and computational insights into auditory mechanics and hearing science. The meeting will feature invited keynote lectures, contributed talks, poster sessions, and opportunities for discussion and collaboration within the international hearing research community.
The conference venue, Villa Tuscolana, a XVI-XVIII century villa in Frascati, near Rome, will include conference hall, accommodation, and meals, to
Promote intensive interaction among the attendees.
Dates: July 10-16, 2027
Location: Frascati (Rome), Italy
Website: moh2027.mechanicsofhearing.org
Please sign up: https://forms.gle/vaCsemSjUYB2arfi9 to receive information regarding registration, abstract submission, and the scientific program as it is announced.
And please distribute this information to everyone you believe might be interested. Generous travel awards will be available to support the attendance of graduate students and postdocs.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The MoH 2027 Organizing Committee
Renata Sisto, Arturo Moleti, Sumitrajit Dhar, Christopher Shera
