Sessions and events at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo are designed to provide attendees with a range of opportunities to learn best practices and up-to-date trends and strategies that focus on elevating patient care through evidence-based practice as well as scientific enrichment, career development, and professional networking.

Enjoy sessions, hands-on opportunities, and special events for all career stages. The 2025 Program Committee is hard at work to develop relevant and compelling education and professional development opportunities to help in your growth and optimize patient outcomes.

Below, you will find information about the diverse offerings including Featured Sessions, and Grand Round presentations as well as Wednesday-only Learning Labs.

Learning Labs ($)

Fee: $100

Wednesday-only, in-depth, cutting-edge information on hot topic areas designed to be interactive, these 3 ½ hour learning labs will offer you hands-on exercises with appropriate clinical practices.

Presented by leaders in the field of audiology and/or associated professions. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot as soon as registration opens on November 4 for Academy members.

Featured Sessions

These sessions are a popular staple of the AAA conference and focus on contemporary, forward-thinking topics presented by leaders in the field of audiology, hearing science, and related professional areas. The Program Committee invites presenters for these sessions based on their expertise in given topic areas.

The sessions will include topics such as Hearing Aids in Review: 2024, Coding and Reimbursement, Ethics, Disparities in Audiology, Artificial Intelligence, Hyperacusis Management and Treatment, Cognitive Dysfunction, Managed Care (TPAs) and Animal Audiology. The Marion Downs Lecture, a signature AAA event, is set for Friday morning and will focus on the important topic of genetic testing and counseling in pediatric audiology.

Specific session titles, presenters, dates and times will be forthcoming, as the overall program schedule is finalized.  Check back regularly for updates!

Grand Rounds

Our Grand Rounds are educational session that features a moderator and four presenters. During these 90-minute sessions, four complex clinical cases, research findings, or new treatment protocols will be discussed, along with outcomes.  Our Grand Rounds serve not only as a platform for knowledge sharing, but also as an opportunity for professional development, networking, and fostering a collaborative spirit among hearing health-care providers.

Grand Rounds Topics include:

  • Amplification - Amit Gosalia, AuD
  • Adult Diagnostics - Trey Cline, AuD
  • Cochlear Implants - Sara Neumann, AuD
  • Pediatrics - Caitlin Sapp, AuD, PhD
  • Tinnitus - moderator TBA
  • Vestibular - Bre Myers, AuD, PhD

Stay tuned for moderator and case presenter names to be revealed soon!

Learning Modules, Mini Modules, and Research Podiums

In addition to our invited featured sessions, grand rounds, and learning labs, we will feature more than 100 submitted presentations for a comprehensive educational overview.  Session categories will include Academic and Clinical Education, Adult Diagnostic, Amplification and Assistive Devices, Basic Science and Translational Research, Career/Personal Development, Hearing Conservation, Implantable Devices, Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues, Neuro-Audiology, Pediatric, Practice Management, (Re) habilitation and Counseling, Tinnitus and Decreased Sound Tolerance, Vestibular.  More details will be unveiled soon and be on the lookout for the release of our Online Conference Planner in early 2025.

 

Professional Development Series

Beyond the Booth: A Blueprint for Career Growth and Leadership Development

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:45 am-4:00 pm

You’ve told us you want, and need, training to help you in your professional and/or leadership development and growth, particularly those of you that are newer to the profession and are seeking strategies and advice for advancing your career. To address this need, the Academy is once again hosting a series of professional development education on Wednesday at AAA 2025 in New Orleans called “Beyond the Booth.” Earn CEUs for each session! There is no additional fee to gain access, but we ask that you please RSVP so we may plan accordingly.

 

Advancing Research in Audiology: Building Community Boards

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm

Building on the discussion during the AAA 2024 research networking session, a panel of speakers will provide current updates and offer insights into optimal strategies for building community boards in audiology research studies. Dr. Kelly King, an Audiologist and Program Officer at the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders (NIDCD), will discuss NIDCD priorities and grant requirements relative to community boards. She will also join a panel of others with NIH, PCORI, and other funded research who will share their success stories in building successful community relations to advance their work. Session participants will have the opportunity to engage with the panelists, as well as to network with other researchers in roundtable discussions. The RI Task Force encourages participants to bring questions and be prepared to share their own experiences in building community boards.

Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) Conference ($)

Sponsored by Startkey.
Fee: $45

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, the SAA Conference provides in-depth and hands-on education and experiences to supplement audiology program curriculum offered across the nation. Open to undergraduate associates and graduate students only.

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!