At AAA 2026, a panel of industry executives explored the impact of artificial intelligence, a looming talent shortage, and the critical need to reframe hearing loss as a core health issue.
Here’s a look at a selection of product and service offerings hearing care professionals may be interested in adding to their audiology toolbox.
The “Hear to Move” Aud Lifestyle 5K Fun-Run/Walk held at the 2022 AAA Convention in St Louis raised $10,000 for the SAA chapters at the KUMC, Washington University in St Louis, and MSU.
Bose Venture—the corporate venture capital arm of Bose International—has contributed $3 million along with South African VC firm HAVAÍC ($1.3 million), Futuregrowth Asset Management ($3 million), and Sphere Holdings ($1 million), to provide startup hearX with an $8.3 million Series A funding round, according to articles on the Afrikan Heroes and ITWeb sites.
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This award recognizes one audiologist and one non-audiologist for their noteworthy support of issues that directly affect the field of audiology and its patients.
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Widex audiologists offered daily presentations during exhibit hours to give conference participants an opportunity to earn AAA CEU credits.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) will hold its 2019 Annual Convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on March 27-30. Here is an abbreviated schedule of events, followed by an alphabetical list of exhibitors and their booth numbers.
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Available now for $24.99 per month, patients will receive unlimited access to the clEAR auditory training via computer games that are said to be “fun, engaging, and effective,” and a clEAR tele-audiologist, who is available to provide ongoing coaching and support to patients.
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The clinicians will outline how they perform comprehensive balance evaluations and various methods of vestibular rehabilitation, including the use of virtual reality, in an audiology setting. They will also discuss outcome statistics following treatment and share case studies.
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Lantos Technologies, announced the US release of the industry’s “only FDA, 510(K) cleared,” 3D ear scanning system. The system will be on display next week at the upcoming AAA Convention in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Ida Institute announced it will introduce a number of new resources and initiatives at the 2019 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Conference, from apps, to eLearning courses, and various new projects aimed at advancing person-centered practices in hearing care.
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CARL is said to simulate a hearing loss patient to help provide users the ability to fit hearing aids outside of a clinical environment.
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In addition to exhibiting, ZPower Vice President, Business Development, Barry A. Freeman, PhD, will hold several sessions on the benefits and best practices of ZPower silver-zinc batteries, as well as lifestyle and performance considerations for rechargeable hearing aids.
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The 5K will take place on the Friday of the AAA Convention, March 29, 2019 from 6:30-8:00 am, and will start at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on 400 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.
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Lead singer Huey Lewis was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease in early 2018, and announced that he lost “most of his hearing,” forcing the cancellation of the group’s 40-date tour, according to “Rolling Stone.”
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Oticon, as the sole distributor of Vanish, will reportedly make the product available to all dispensers of hearing products within Korea.
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The donation will enable the AAA Foundation to award five $5,000 academic scholarships to deserving students.
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The AAA 2018 convention in Nashville last week brought a new positive vibe to the Academy gathering, with an exceptional number of audiologists attending, bustling exposition hall, and a positive message of change in tribute to 30 years of excellence for the organization.
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