The AAA Annual Convention 2026 expo hall is located in halls 1 and 2 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

The AAA Annual Convention 2026 is the world’s largest gathering of audiologists and features organizations and companies related to the hearing health-care industry. This includes manufacturing, distribution of listening/amplification devices, hearing aids, hearing testing instruments, amplification devices, cochlear implant, and pediatric and adult educational and rehabilitative products or services.

Top Reasons for Attendance

%
Education
%
Networking
%
Earn CEUs
%
Visit Expo Hall /
Explore Innovations
  • With 3,000 audiologists, hearing health-care professionals, and audiology students from all over the world and from various practice settings, your company needs to be part of this cutting-edge and interactive show!
  • Exhibiting at the AAA Annual Convention 2026 allows you the opportunity to showcase your products and services as solutions for the everyday job of audiologists and those working in the hearing health-care industry.
  • Attendee surveys indicate that most attendees spend an average of 3-6 hours in the expo hall. Most make or influence purchase decisions. Many seek out specific exhibitors and are there to explore new product and service innovations.

Dates and Hours

  • Wednesday, April 21: 4:00–7:30 pm
  • Wednesday, April 22: 5:30–7:00 pm Celebrate Audiology Reception
  • Thursday, April 23: 11:30 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday, April 24: 9:00 am–12:00 pm

*Hours are subject to change

Exhibitor Quick Links

What’s in Store at the AAA Annual Convention 2026?

  • More opportunities for attendees to network and visit the Expo: Plenty of food and beverages in the Expo drives attendee traffic. Attendees can enjoy a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or tasty treats while they stroll the aisles and meet with you. Seating areas, education in the hall and hands-on activities keep attendees on the show floor.
  • Non-compete hours: We understand how important it is to build relationships with our member audiologists so we will allow dedicated time for attendees to visit the Expo without any other conference activities occurring on the schedule.
  • Professional Headshot Studio: A perennial attendee favorite! Every professional needs a good headshot for networking and business opportunities. Inside the Expo, in a designated area, a professional photographer will capture portraits (headshots) of the attendees.
  • HearTECH Hub: Sponsored by leading hearing industry leaders like Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, Signia, Widex, and Cochlear, attendees participate in featured education, presentations, and learning opportunities throughout the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Hub is also a great spot to network, build connections, and share ideas with attendees and colleagues.
  • Recharge Lounge: Take a break and network with friends and colleagues at the same time! The Recharge Lounge, featuring comfortable furniture and a cell phone charging station, is a destination for attendees to take a break, relax, recharge, and connect during Expo show hours.
  • Paws and Relax: Back by popular demand! Who doesn’t want to snuggle up to a pup? Well, you are in luck! The Academy is once again teaming up a foster-based, non-profit rescue group, to bring you little bundles of joy to play with during your conference experience. Stop by to receive unconditional love from some happy pups.

What Attendess Do

%
Visit specific exhibitors
%
Seek out new or specific products
%
Spend 3 to 6 hours in the expo hall

2026 Floorplan

The Expo includes exhibitor booths, private meeting rooms, the HearTECH Hub, food concession areas, and networking lounges.

The AAA Annual Convention 2026 Expo Hall online floorplan is coming soon!

AAA Annual Convention 2026 Priority Points

Priority Points booth selection calls will take place in August 2025. Specific dates TBD.

2025 Exhibitors will have the opportunity to select 2026 exhibit space during a scheduled selection time in Priority Point order.

During the advance priority point booth space selection, the rate for booth space is $27 per NSF. All island booths will incur a $500 island premium.

Once the space selection process has concluded, increased standard exhibit space rates will go into effect.

Priority Points are calculated as follows:

  • History Points (5 points for each year exhibiting) are cumulative.
  • Booth Points (calculated at 2 per 100 net square feet of exhibit space) are non-cumulative.
  • Sponsorship Points Sponsors earn one point for every $5,000 invested in sponsorships (minimum $5,000 required). These points are non-cumulative.
  • In situations involving a merger of two or more companies, the Priority Points for the newly merged company will be based upon the company with the higher number of history points prior to the merger.

Exhibit Booth Pricing and Information

  • Priority Point: $27.00 (or $2,700 per 10×10 booth)
  • Standard: $29.00 (or $2,900 per 10×10 booth)
  • Non-profit: $22.00 (or $2,200 per 10×10 booth)I
  • Expo Suite (20×20 private meeting space):
    • Exhibitor: $4,250
    • Non-exhibitor: $8,500

*All booths must be carpeted or have floor covering. Furniture, labor, electric, internet and more, can be ordered through the Fern OneView Portal or Exhibitor Marketplace. Once this site is live an e-mail will be sent to all primary booth contacts.

Each 10x10 contracted space comes with four (4) complimentary expo-only passes for exhibit staff.

Educate Your Audience/Call for Abstracts

Exhibitors are invited to offer educational programming (with CEU credits) through Industry Updates offered in the Expo. For more information on Industry educational opportunities, contact Glenn Feder.

Get Noticed! Sponsorship Opportunities

A variety of brand-building sponsorship opportunities and the Academy’s Corporate Partnership Program are in development for 2026. For more information, please contact Glenn Feder.

Advertising Opportunities

A variety of options are available, from the conference-related website and e-newsletter. For more information, please contact Eric Gershowitz (410-584-1938) with MCI Group.

Exhibiting/Sponsorship Policy

Please review the Academy policy here.