Schedule in the Hall
The HearTECH Expo 2021 Schedule will be updated soon.
Schedule at a Glance
Hall Hours
April 1: 4:00–7:30 pm | April 2: 10:00 am–6:00 pm | April 3: 9:00 am–3:00 pm
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Wednesday, April 1
4:00–7:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open ![]() |
5:00–7:00 pm | Celebrate Audiology—Opening Reception ![]() Sponsored by Hamilton CapTel. |
Thursday, April 2
10:00–10:30 am
10:45–11:00 am |
Hear Well. Stay Vital.
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10:00 am–6:00 pm | SAA's Paint for the Profession: Help create an audiology-themed mural to be donated to a local community center. ![]() Sponsored in part by Starkey. |
10:00 am–1:00 pm | Palm Reader: Get a complimentary reading and experience the allure and mystery of New Orleans. ![]() |
10:00 am–2:00 pm | Hands-On Pavilion: Verification Sponsored by Interacoustics, MedRx, and ReSound. |
10:00 am–6:00 pm | Hands-On Pavilion: Aided-Speech Recognition Testing Sponsored by Advanced Bionics and MED-EL Corporation. |
10:00 am–6:00 pm | AAAF Plinko Game |
11:00 am–12:30 pm | Elevating the Patient Experience ![]() ![]() Presented by Ryan Nestick and Robert Moss, ERDMAN |
12:00–3:00 pm | Headshot Studio: Leave a great first impression, get your free headshot while visiting the hall. ![]() Sponsored by Signia. |
12:30–1:30 pm | Advancing Innovation in Audiology Research ![]() ![]()
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12:30–2:30 pm | Industry Updates ![]() |
1:00–5:00 pm | Mixology Demos: Learn how to make a classic New Orleans Hurricane and walk away with a free sample. ![]() Sponsored by Amplifon. |
1:30–2:30 pm | Academy Advocacy in Action ![]() ![]() Presented by Jodi Baxter, AuD; Susan Pilch, JD; and Vivianne Wersel, AuD |
2:30–3:00 pm |
Offering an Interactive Approach to Personalize the Wearer's Xperience The Future of Sound |
3:00–3:30 pm | The Oticon Viewpoint on the Future of Connected Hearing Health Care ![]() ![]() Presented by Annette Mazevski, AuD, PhD, Manager, Technology Assessment, Oticon, Inc. |
3:30–4:00 pm | The Speed of Innovation ![]() ![]() Presented by Achin Bhowmilk, PhD, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering, Starkey; and Dave Fabry, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, Starkey |
4:00–5:00 pm | Navigating the Future Together: Gaining a Clear Vision of Goals ![]() ![]() Moderator: Karl Strom, Chief Editor, The Hearing Review Presenters: Brandon Sawalich, President, Starkey; Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc.; Eric Timm, President and CEO, WS Audiology US Wholesale; Tom Woods, President, ReSound; and Sandy Brandmeier, President, Sonova USA |
5:00–6:00 pm | Happy Hour with Exhibitors ![]() |
Friday, April 3
9:00–10:00 am | Call to Action: Addressing Medicare Reimbursement Reductions Targeted for 2021 |
9:00 am–2:00 pm |
Hands-On Pavilion: Verification |
9:00 am–3:00 pm | Hands-On Pavilion: Aided-Speech Recognition Testing Sponsored by Advanced Bionics and MED-EL Corporation. |
9:00 am–12:00 pm | Live Poet: Give the poet a topic and receive a free customized poem just for you. ![]() |
9:00 am–12:00 pm | Headshot Studio: Leave a great first impression, get your free headshot while visiting the hall. ![]() Sponsored by Signia. |
9:00 am–3:00 pm | SAA's Paint for the Profession: Help create an audiology-themed mural to be donated to a local community center. ![]() Sponsored by Starkey. |
10:00–10:30 am | Connection Between Hearing and Overall Health ![]() ![]() Presented by ReSound. |
10:30–11:00 am | More Love with Marvel 2.0 ![]() ![]() Presented by Nicole Klutz, AuD, Audiology Manager, Phonak |
11:00–11:30 am | Policy Makers Need to "Hear" from Us: An Update on Congressional Advocacy ![]() ![]() Presented by Harry Sporidis, Senior Policy Advisor, Poslinelli, and Kate Carr, President, HIA |
11:30 am–1:00 pm | Bring It On...Strategies for Balance and Resilience in a Time of Change ![]() ![]() Presented by Meg Soper |
12:00–3:00 pm | Caricature Drawings: Remember your time in New Orleans with a fun keepsake. ![]() |
12:30–2:30 pm | Industry Updates ![]() |
1:00–1:30 pm | State Showcase ![]() ![]() Facilitated by the State Relations Committee |
1:30–2:30 pm | "Okay Boomer:" Capturing the Mindset of the Boomer Patient in an Increasingly Millennial World ![]() ![]() Moderated by Dave Fabry, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, Starkey |
2:30–3:00 pm | Innovative Tech Tour Raffle Drawings ![]() ![]() |
3:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Closes ![]() |