Day Two at AAA 2026: Keep the Momentum Going 

Welcome to day two of the AAA Annual Convention 2026! After an exciting kickoff, we’re diving even deeper into education, innovation, and meaningful connections. Thursday is packed with can’t-miss sessions, networking events, and time to explore the Exhibit Hall—so plan ahead and make the most of your day. 

Start Your Day Strong 

Registration and Information Desks are open from 7:00 am–5:30 pm. Arrive early to secure your seat in popular sessions and plan time to explore the Exhibit Hall. 

Schedule Highlights 

Be sure to download and check the mobile app for any changes to the schedule or room assignments below. All events are located at the convention center unless otherwise noted.

Morning Programs 

8:00–9:30 am 

• Grand Rounds: Amplification: Room 225 

8:15–9:15 am 

• Audiology Assistant Track: Advanced Troubleshooting and Real-Time Problem Solving: Room 221 AB 

• Amplify Your Value: Transforming Care Delivery in Your Audiology Practice (Learning Module): Room 304 

• Frontiers in Audiology Research Session – Pediatrics Edition: Room 303 

9:45–11:30 am 

• Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh: Stars at Night Ballroom B2-B4 

11:45 am–12:15 pm 

• AAA Speaker’s Corner – Visit with the presenters from Featured Session, Breaking Barriers, Eliminating Limits: Cochlear Implantation in the Modern Era: Room 301/302 Foyer 

Afternoon Programs 

2:15–3:15 pm 

• Practice Management Discussion Forum: Room 221 AB 

2:15–3:30 pm

• Into the Tank: Research Edition: Room 217 CD 

• Grand Rounds: Pediatrics (2:15–3:45): Room 225 

2:15–3:45 pm 

• The Journey to Becoming a Legacy: A Discussion with the 2026 Academy Honors and Awards Recipients: Stars at Night Ballroom B1 

3:30–4:00 pm 

• Advocacy Ambassador Program – State Advocacy 101: Room 221 CD 

4:00–4:30 pm 

• AAA Speaker’s Corner – Visit with the presenters from Featured Session, The Journey to Becoming a Legacy: A Discussion with the 2026 Academy Honors and Awards Recipients: 301/302 Foyer 

4:00–5:30 pm 

• Grand Rounds: Vestibular: Room 225 

4:15–5:15 pm 

• Advocacy Ambassador Program: State Policy Advocate Network (SPAN) Meeting: Room 221 CD 

5:00–6:00 pm 

• Amplify Your Value: HR 101 for Audiologists Who Own a Business (Learning Module): Room 304 

5:15–5:45 pm 

• AAA Speaker’s Corner – Visit with the presenters from Featured Session, From Bench to Playroom: Breakthrough Clinical Trial Data on Gene Therapies for Genetic Hearing Loss: Room 301/302 Foyer.

Exhibit Hall and the HearTECH Hub 

11:30 am–6:00 pm 

The Exhibit Hall and HearTECH Hub are open today—your destination for innovation and hands-on exploration. 

Connect with industry leaders, experience the latest hearing technology, and discover tools designed to elevate patient care and practice success. 

Plan time to visit: 

• Concession Stand (12:00–4:00 pm) 
• Poster Hall Presentations (1:00–2:00 pm) 
• Professional Headshot Studio Sponsored by ReSound (2:00–4:00 pm) 
• “Paws and Relax” Sponsored by HearingLife (2:30–4:30 pm) 
• Future Forecast in HearTECH Hub Sponsored by the Hearing Industries Association (4:45–5:45 pm) 

Thank you to our HearTECH Hub Sponsors: Cochlear, Oticon, Phonak, ReSound, Starkey, WS Audiology, XRAI Glass by Leion Hearing 

Events and Networking 

From ticketed events to informal gatherings, this is your chance to expand your network and continue the conversations started earlier in the day. 

8:30–9:30 am and 11:30 am–6:00 pm 

• Private Practice Lounge, Co-sponsored by Sycle & Synchrony | CareCredit: Room 305 
  Open exclusively to Private Practice audiologists and staff 

2:15–3:15 pm 

• Specialty Group Meet-Ups: Black Audiologists, Hispanic/Latino Audiologists, Asia-Pacific Audiologists, LGBTQ+ Audiologists 

8:30–10:00 pm 

• AAA Foundation Fiesta (Separate Ticket) Sponsored by Resound: Grand Ballroom A/B, Third Floor, Marriott Rivercenter, stop by the registration desk to buy your ticket! 

Track Your CEUs 

Don’t forget to record the sessions you attend so you can earn your CEUs. Log in to CEU Manager through the AAA mobile app or via the AAA website to quickly select and submit the sessions you’ve participated in. Be sure to complete your entries by May 15, 2026. 

Don’t Miss Ticketed Events 

Make the most of your convention experience by attending special events like Audiology’s Night Out and the AAA Foundation Fiesta. These events offer meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues, support the profession, and celebrate our community. Tickets are still available—but space is limited. Secure yours now before they sell out!