RESTON, VIRGINIA — The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) has opened its call for abstracts for the AAA 2027 Annual Convention, scheduled for April 7–10, 2027, in St. Louis, Missouri. The Academy is inviting clinicians, researchers, academic professionals, and others in the audiology community to submit proposals for consideration as part of the convention program.
According to AAA, the 2027 program will place particular emphasis on practice management, leadership, and evidence-based clinical best practices, while also highlighting emerging technologies, new research, and practical strategies that may influence the future of audiology.
Abstract Submission Deadlines
Several presentation formats are being accepted, with deadlines varying by submission type:
- Learning Modules (60 minutes): October 2, 2026
- Spotlight Sessions (30 minutes): October 2, 2026
- Research Podiums (30 minutes): October 2, 2026
- Student Research Forum: October 2, 2026
- Posters: November 5, 2026
- Industry Updates: January 8, 2027
Decision letters for Learning Modules and Spotlight Sessions are expected by November 20, while Research Podium and Student Research Forum decisions are scheduled for November 17. Poster decisions are expected by December 18. Research submitted for poster presentation must be completed by February 22, 2027.
Focus on Forward-Looking and Practical Content
AAA says it is particularly interested in proposals that move beyond traditional educational formats and address innovative, emerging, or potentially disruptive ideas. The Academy is encouraging submissions that introduce new technologies, challenge established approaches, and provide practical takeaways that can be applied in clinical practice.
The Program Committee is also encouraging presenters to build greater audience interaction into their sessions rather than relying exclusively on lecture-based presentations. Suggested approaches include live polling, small-group problem solving, audience discussion, and other interactive elements designed to keep attendees engaged throughout a session.
Areas of Interest
Suggested subject areas for AAA 2027 include advancements and the future of audiology, interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based clinical practice, career development and leadership, private-practice management, technology and its impact on audiology, global audiology, educational audiology and precepting, humanitarian care, and strategies for optimizing patient care.
The Academy is also seeking content focused on specific areas of clinical practice, including pediatrics, tinnitus, implantable devices, and vestibular care. All submitted abstracts will undergo a blind peer-review process, with acceptance based on the content of the submission, available space, and overall balance of the convention program.
AAA 2027 in St. Louis
The AAA 2027 Annual Convention will take place April 7–10, 2027, in St. Louis, Missouri. AAA describes the meeting as the largest gathering of clinical audiologists in the United States, bringing together clinicians, researchers, students, industry representatives, and other hearing-health professionals for education, research presentations, and networking.
Additional information, submission guidelines, and the abstract submission portal are available through the American Academy of Audiology.
View the AAA 2027 Call for Abstracts
Source: AAA
