Join us for the British Academy of Audiology’s 22nd Annual Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 29th October and Friday 30th November at the Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX).
This year’s conference offers a superb educational programme that explores the latest innovations, research, and clinical practices across the full spectrum of hearing and balance care.
Keynote Speakers:
We are thrilled to welcome an outstanding line-up of clinical leaders and research experts delivering clinic-changing presentations across the programme:
Bamford Paediatric Lecture to be confirmed very soon
Programme highlights:
- Healthy ageing and auditory wellness: Featuring the Adrian Davis Lecture from Professor Barbara Weinstein on a 21st century approach to working with older adults and hearing wellbeing.
- Culturally responsive audiology: Exploring how services can better meet the needs of diverse patient populations and reduce inequalities in hearing healthcare.
- Artificial intelligence in audiology: Including AI applications to improve hearing health, optimisation of pure tone audiometry, and discussions on “Computer hears no: AI, the ear and beyond”.
- Paediatric audiology: Covering cognition, paediatric clinical practice, and presentations from international experts in childhood hearing and auditory development.
- Vestibular and balance care: Dedicated vestibular sessions exploring current clinical practice and research.
- Tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia: Including keynote sessions on hyperacusis and misophonia, tinnitus and mindfulness, and research into tinnitus across the lifespan.
- Cognitive health and dementia: Exploring the links between hearing loss, cognitive health and dementia, and how audiology services can support ageing populations.
- Innovation in clinical practice: Sessions on OAEs in adults, high-frequency hearing loss testing, auditory training, REM beyond target match and earmould coupling.
- Leadership and workforce development: Including discussions on neurodiversity and leadership, communication in healthcare, and national updates from NHS England and Welsh Government leaders.
- Private practice and patient engagement: Featuring sessions on social media in private practice, understanding emotional drivers behind patient decisions, and practical hearing care approaches.
- Research and emerging evidence: Showcasing free paper presentations, poster sessions and the latest findings from leading universities, NHS organisations and research centres.
With thought-provoking debates, real-world clinical insights, and future-facing technologies, this conference is designed to inspire and inform audiology professionals at every stage of their careers.
Get involved:
- Free paper presentations: Seven sessions are available to you and will be selected from submitted abstracts. Submit yours by Friday 31st July.
- BAA awards: Nominate individuals or teams that have demonstrated excellence or outstanding commitment to the profession. The deadline is Wednesday, September 24th.
Key Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: Friday 31st July
- Award nomination deadline: Wednesday, 9th September
- Early bird registration ends: Wednesday, 9th September
Register by this date to take advantage of the discounted rate. Prices increase from Thursday, 10th September.
Not a BAA member?
If you’re not a member, joining the BAA and attending the conference at the member rate is more cost-effective than paying the full non-member fee. Membership also comes with a range of year-round benefits. Questions? Email: admin@baaudiology.org
For full details and to view the programme, visit: www.baaudiology.org/conference