EFAS 2025

17th Congress of European Federation of Audiology Societies
EFAS 25

We’re excited to unveil the HEARRING Symposium Panel for the upcoming 17th Congress of the European Federation of Audiology Societies (EFAS) — happening 14–17 May 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

The discussion will be titled “Is Personalised Treatment Possible?” and will bring together some of the leading voices in the field:

Prof. Dr. Astrid Magele
Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dieter Baumgartner
Prof. Dr. Uwe Baumann
Prof. Dr. Paul Van de Heyning
Dr. Asma Alahmadi
Prof. Dr. Artur Lorens

Expect in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics including artificial Intelligence in audiology, advances in telemedicine, hearing implants and emerging hearing technologies, bimodal solutions, precision medicine and much more! Whether you’re a student, an experienced clinician, or an industry innovator, this is your opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue.

Register now and explore the full program at the link below. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most exciting events in the field this year!

ESPCI 2025

the European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
ESPCI 2025

HEARRING Group is excited to invite you to another outstanding event this summer!

We will be hosting a workshop at the European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation (ESPCI) on the 13th of June in Hannover, Germany.

This workshop will be titled “Expertise of HEARRING” and it is going to be moderated by the remarkable Prof. Javier Gavilán. The discussion panel will bring together such distinguished specialists as Prof. Dr. Kristen Rak, Prof. Dr. Artur Lorens, Ass. Prof. Dr. Nicholas Thompson, Prof. Dr. Meg Dillon, Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Hagr and PhD Yassin Abdelsamad. The topics featured in the discussion will include single sided deafness in children, hearing preservation and long electrodes and early activation.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to engage with leading specialists from around the world, exchange knowledge, and expand your professional network. Click the link below for more event details and registration link!

Summer HEARRING Round Table 2025

Summer 2025
HEARRING ROUND TABLE

💡HEARRING is excited to announce the expert panel for our upcoming online Round Table, themed “Current Challenges in Hearing Implantation”, taking place live from Frankfurt on May 29th at 18:00 CEST!

This event will be hybrid, and you will have a chance to choose in between joining onsite at the German ENT Society Meeting in Frankfurt or joining online via Zoom.

We are proud to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers:

Prof. Dr. Baumgartner (Vienna)
Prof. Dr. Gavilán (Madrid)
Prof. Dr. Sprinzl (St. Pölten)
Prof. Dr. Skarzynski (Warsaw)
Prof. Dr. Weisgerber (Frankfurt)
Dr. PD Anja Kurz (Würzburg)

Our distinguished panelists will explore some cutting edge topics including bone conduction, middle ear implants, electro-acoustic stimulation, single-sided deafness in children, and the impact of digitalisation in cochlear implants.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to tune into a dynamic discussion and stay at the forefront of the latest developments in hearing implantation. Save the date and join us either online or onsite in Frankfurt!

This event will receive an internationally valid accreditation.

Click a buttons below to join online or onsite.

In required: Meeting ID: 861 3451 8925, Password: hearring

2025 Boost series of courses

2025
Boost

LET'S continue acquiring new knowledge and skills in 2025 !

We have just launched two brand new online courses to highlight a topic which is highly important to us – the importance of acting as early as possible!

The first course is called “Awareness: The earlier the better”. It covers such topics as the stigma behind hearing loss, it’s consequences on the quality of life and the societal cost of it, facilitating evidence-based policymaking and increasing awareness, the concept of early fitting and access to hearing healthcare, financing innovative hearing solutions as well as the GRADE System method and its value.

The second course is titled “Maximizing the benefits of CI use in all ages”. It features such important topics as the prognostic factors of the cochlear implantation outcomes, the importance of supporting young children, early fitting in children, hearing in older adults, hearing screening in adults as well as the WHO recommendations.

International Facial Nerve Symposium 2025

September 24-27, 2025
international
facial nerve symposium

Hosted by our HEARRING members: Prof. Dr. Luis Lassaletta and Prof. Dr. Javier Gavilán

It’s our great pleasure to announce a very interesting event for this year – 15th International Facial Nerve Symposium! It will be held in Madrid from the 24th till 27th of September 2025.

This event will provide an exceptional platform for deepening the understanding of the facial nerve disorders, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Over four days, a wide range of topics will be covered related to facial paralysis, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge advancements.

Supported by the Sir Charles Bell Society, the symposium will feature presentations and posters structured into panels, along with video surgical presentations, keynote lectures, and hands-on sessions. For younger physicians and residents, there will be a specific junior’s path as well as mentor sessions with experienced facial nerve experts.

The invaluable expertise of the Facial Paralysis Unit at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, with 23 years of experience in treating complex cases, plays the key role in this event, which will culminate in the pre-congress workshop.

Don’t miss a fantastic opportunity not only to contribute to advancements in the field but also create lifelong connections and friendships!

Please, see more detailed info below in the gallery, or on the official website of the event: https://ifns.es/

To register for the event, please click the button below.

HEARRING Round Table Spring 2025

SPRING 2025
HEARRING ROUND TABLE

It is our pleasure to announce the upcoming HEARRING Round Table, which is just around the corner! It will be dedicated to the topic “Programming Cochlear Implants: Art or Science? And why it’s interesting for surgeons too!”

It will take place in Zoom on the 7th of February at 12:00 CET.

The moderation will be done by the remarkable Prof. Dr. Gavilán and the introduction by our renowned expert Prof. Dr. Baumgartner. The discussion panel will bring together such brilliant minds as Dr. Anja Kurz, Prof. Dr. Artur Lorens, Prof. Dr. Dayse Tavora-Vieira, Prof. Dr. Griet Mertens and Prof. Dr. Mohan Kameswaran.

The aim of the event is to conduct case discussions about best Clinical Practice with a special focus on fitting. Our panelists will discuss some interesting cases from their practice explaining the reasoning behind their choice as well as focusing on the patients’ history, objective measures in these particular cases, the essential fitting parameters, surgery details and the final outcomes.

HEARRING is also excited to announce that this event will receive international accreditation in the amount of 1,5 CPD points.

In case you are located in a different time zone, you can check the event time here: https://globaltimeconverter.com/

To join us at the time of the event click the Zoom link below:

https://hearring.zoom.us/j/84015736806pwd=DbO4aOWYtCSGh2qQdax0pPRLJot9lI.1

Meeting ID: 840 1573 6806

Passcode (if required): hearring

International accreditation:

This event has received internationally acclaimed accreditation in the amount of 1,5 CPD points. The viewers of the Round Table can download their certificates by registering at https://boost.hearring.com/ and accessing the event via the platform HEARRING Boost.

We anticipate an outstanding discussion, so save the date and join us online and don’t forget to spread the word among your peers!

Winter 2024 HEARRING Round Table

Winter 2024
HEARRING ROUND TABLE

Our Winter Round Table is just around the corner! It will be the second part of our Summer Round Table discussion on the topic “Bilateral Cochlear Implantation: Double the Sound, Double the Benefits?” and it will take place in Zoom on the 5th of December at 15:00 CET.

The moderation will be done by the remarkable Prof. Dr. Gavilán and the introduction by our renowned expert Prof. Dr. Baumgartner. The discussion panel will bring together such brilliant minds as Prof. Dr. Hagr, Prof. Dr. Ranjith Rajeswaran, Prof. Dr. Kevin Brown and Assoc.Prof.AuD Andrea Overton.

HEARRING is also excited to announce that this event will receive international accreditation in the amount of 1,5 CPD points. You may claim your accreditation few weeks post event – simply by registering on the HEARRING Boost (the educational portal of the HEARRING Group). The certificate download will be available under a section corresponding to the HEARRING Autumn Round Table 2024.

Click the link below to access the Zoom link of the event, and don’t forget to spread the word among your peers!

If required:
Meeting-ID: 891 8048 0422
Password: hearring

2 events on the 5th of December 2024

1 day - 2 events

Great News from HEARRING!

We’re excited to announce two highly insightful events happening next week on December 5th, so be ready to mark your calendars!

1️⃣ Webinar: “Healthy Hearing for Healthy Ageing: Addressing Challenges of Hearing Loss in the EU”

📅 Time: 11:00–12:00 CET
📍 Hosted on: The UE Health Policy Platform

Join us for an engaging discussion with our esteemed expert Prof. Paul Van de Heyning. This webinar will dive into the critical role of hearing health in aging populations across the EU. The speakers will present the Policy Manifesto on Hearing Health and outline concrete policy

recommendations to improve hearing care across the EU. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and join the event at the following link:

Click here to join the webinar

2️⃣ Winter Round Table: “Bilateral Cochlear Implantation: Double the Sound, Double the Benefits?” Part 2

📅 Time: 15:00-16:30 CET

📍 Hosted on: Zoom

Our renowned members will continue the lively discussion that started during our Summer Round Table, exploring the profound impact of bilateral cochlear implantation. They will talk about such topics as the history of bilateral CI in children and adults, clinical experience with bilateral CIs, adult bilateral conscious-sedation day-surgery and same-day fitting as well as challenges in emerging nations.

Our speakers include:

Prof. Dr. Gavilán
Prof. Dr. Baumgartner
Prof. Dr. Hagr
Prof. Dr. Ranjith Rajeswaran
Prof. Dr. Kevin Brown
Assoc. Prof. AuD Andrea Overton

To join follow the link below:

Click here to join the HEARRING Round Table.

If required:

Meeting-ID: 891 8048 0422

Password: hearring

International Accreditation

We’re excited to share that this event is internationally accredited for 1.5 CPD points, which the attendees can claim a few weeks post-event!

Stay tuned, spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there!

HEARRING Autumn Round Table and Keynote Lecture 2024

AUTUMN 2024
HEARRING ROUND TABLE

and keynote lecture

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for our forthcoming Round Table and Keynote Lecture. This exclusive event will take place online at 14:00 CEST on the 17th of September, 2024 (please bear in mind your time zone to adapt).

Themed “Best Practices in Hearing Implantation for Emerging Nations,” this event underscores our dedication to supporting the World Health Organization’s hearing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on elevating standards in emerging nations. Bringing together distinguished experts such as Prof. Dr. Baumgartner, Prof. Dr. Gavilán, Prof. Dr. Castilho, Prof. Dr. Müller, and Prof. Dr. Zernotti, Prof. Dr. Rajeswaran, alongside a keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Usami on “Genetics in Emerging Nations,” this event promises enriching discussions and insights.

Aligned with our mission to enhance quality standards and clinical practices, particularly in emerging nations, HEARRING Group endeavors to provide valuable insights and practical information for patient care in these regions. This event not only aims to engage those present in person but also to connect with audiologists and surgeons worldwide online.

This event will receive an internationally valid accreditation, which you may claim few weeks post event – simply by registering on the HEARRING Boost (the educational portal of the HEARRING Group). The certificate download will be available under a section corresponding to the HEARRING Autumn Round Table 2024.

Africa Summit on Hearing Impairment 2024

NAIROBI, KENYa
AFRICA SUMMIT ON HEARING IMPAIRMENT

HEARRING is delighted to announce that our experts will be present at the Africa Summit on Hearing Impairment, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7th to 8th of October 2024.

This wonderful event will bring together international experts and professionals in the field of ear and hearing care as well as policymaking to work towards solutions and develop strategies for the systematic management of hearing impairment. Moreover, it will also help to foster international collaboration and the exchange of knowledge.

One of the main objectives of the summit is to work towards developing strategies for the systematic management of hearing impairment. By bringing together experts from different disciplines, the summit aims to explore innovative approaches and best practices in the field.

Additionally, the summit seeks to contribute to policy solutions that will initiate the development of national and local Hearing Implant programmes. By engaging policymakers, the summit aims to create a conducive environment for the implementation of effective hearing healthcare programs.

Another important aspect of the summit is infrastructure and capacity building in the hearing healthcare sectors in Africa. The summit will provide a platform for discussions and collaborations on improving the infrastructure and resources available for hearing healthcare in the region. This includes addressing issues such as access to hearing loss solutions, screening programmes, and specialized training for healthcare professionals.

Lastly, the summit aims to enhance public health knowledge in hearing health among professionals, health planners, and policy makers. By sharing the latest research, advancements, and best practices in the field of hearing impairment, the summit aims to improve the overall understanding of hearing health and the impact of the public health approach on hearing health.

Overall, the Africa Summit on Hearing Impairment is a unique opportunity for international experts to come together, exchange knowledge, and work towards improving hearing healthcare sector in Africa. Through collaboration and policy advocacy, the summit aims to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with hearing impairment in the region.

The HEARRING Group is genuinely excited about the opportunity to participate in the hearing care development during this event and thus help to raise the standards of practice in the African region.

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