AAA 2026 offers an extraordinary lineup of research-focused sessions designed to spark innovation, expand your scientific horizons, and connect you with leading voices in audiology research and discovery.

Explore Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs, Today

Frontiers in Audiology Research Series

Get front-row access to the discoveries shaping the future of hearing care. Back by popular demand and expanded at AAA 2026, this dynamic research series features two powerful sessions showcasing next-generation science and clinical innovation:

New and Interactive Research Formats

  • Into the Tank: Research Edition
    Witness an exciting new format spotlighting innovative early-career and doctoral research in audiology. Presenters deliver rapid-fire pitches of original projects, followed by expert panel feedback and audience voting. This engaging session blends mentorship and competition to showcase cutting-edge ideas and spark meaningful dialogue between rising researchers and established leaders. 
  • Advancing Audiology Research: Using Storytelling to Drive Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
    Learn how to craft compelling research narratives that resonate beyond audiology. This session brings together speakers with experience in NIH, PCORI, and other funded initiatives to share strategies for telling your research story, building collaborations, and expanding research impact across disciplines.

Classic Research Highlights

AAA 2026 also features our established Research Podiums, where submitted scientific abstracts come to life through rigorous presentations across topics like basic science, translational research, amplification, vestibular science, and more — a cornerstone of the Convention’s scientific offerings.

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