Emerging hearing care professionals will once again have the opportunity to participate in one of the field’s most forward-looking educational events, thanks to the continued support of Phonak.
As sponsor of the 2026 Student Education Grant, Phonak will provide up to 100 students pursuing degrees in audiology, hearing science, or related disciplines with complimentary access to the 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Virtual Conference, hosted by Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM).
The 6th annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference will take place online across three Wednesdays — May 13, 20, and 27, 2026 — bringing together clinicians, researchers, technologists, and industry leaders to explore the latest developments shaping the future of hearing care.
This year’s program will feature more than 23 expert-led sessions and panel discussions covering advancements in hearing technology, artificial intelligence, wireless connectivity, tinnitus care, hearing therapeutics, patient engagement, clinical best practices, and evolving models of care. Attendees can earn CEUs and access all sessions on demand for 30 days following the event.
“The Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference brings together some of the most important conversations happening in our field today. We’re proud to support students in engaging with these insights early in their careers and to help foster a mindset of continuous learning and innovation.”
–Brandy Pouliot, AuD, Director of Audiology and Education at Sonova
Students interested in attending can learn more and register at: https://www.accelevents.com/e/fhh-2026
Among the topics being addressed during the 2026 conference:
- Artificial intelligence and its growing role in hearing healthcare
- Advances in hearing aid and wireless audio technology
- Tinnitus care and patient management strategies
- Hearing therapeutics and inner ear research
- Consumer technology and communication accessibility
- Clinical workflow and practice innovation
- Research developments impacting future models of care
- And more
In keeping with its future-facing approach, the conference brings together voices from across the hearing health landscape — including clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, advocates, and technology leaders — to examine both the challenges and opportunities shaping the next generation of hearing healthcare.
Attendees will have access to all sessions on demand for up to 30 days following the event.
Additional conference details, registration information, and the full program schedule are available at: https://www.accelevents.com/e/fhh-2026
About Phonak
life is on. Since 1947, Phonak has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss. Seventy-five years later, its passion for creating life-changing hearing solutions that help people thrive physically, socially, and emotionally remains. By offering the industry’s broadest portfolio of hearing solutions, Phonak is committed to creating a world where “life is on” for everyone.
At Phonak, innovation is not limited to products. The company works to change the conversations surrounding people with hearing loss by fighting the stigma of hearing aids and creating an understanding of how hearing is connected to the broader context of healthy living.
To learn more, visit: www.phonak.com
About HHTM
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM) provides timely information and lively insights for everyone who cares about hearing health. Its readership and contributors span the full spectrum of the field — including clinicians, researchers, educators, industry professionals, and, importantly, individuals with hearing loss and their families. By bringing these communities together, HHTM aims to bridge knowledge gaps, foster understanding, and support collaboration across professional and consumer audiences alike.
HHTM is also home to This Week in Hearing, a smart, insightful, and engaging weekly podcast that explores the latest trends, technologies, and developments shaping the world of hearing.
