2026 Programme Overview

Join us in Liverpool this October for an inspiring and dynamic conference programme designed to inform, challenge, and empower audiology professionals at every stage of their career.

The 2026 programme will feature:

Keynote presentations from thought leaders shaping the future of audiology
Invited talks from renowned clinicians, researchers, and educators
Free papers selected from submitted abstracts, showcasing original research and clinical innovation
Industry insights track, highlighting the latest advances in technology, products, and software from our partners

Our sessions are curated to deliver practical takeaways and fresh perspectives that you can apply in your clinical practice, research, and teaching. Expect cutting-edge content, real-world service innovations, and updates that will influence how we deliver care and connect with patients.

Click here to view the BAA Conference 2026 Programme

Keynote Speakers:

We are thrilled to welcome an outstanding line-up of clinical leaders and research experts delivering clinic-changing presentations across the programme:

Programme Highlights:

Healthy ageing and auditory wellness: Featuring the Adrian Davis Lecture from Professor Barbara Weinstein on a 21st century approach to working with older adults and hearing wellbeing.
Culturally responsive audiology: Exploring how services can better meet the needs of diverse patient populations and reduce inequalities in hearing healthcare.
Artificial intelligence in audiology: Including AI applications to improve hearing health, optimisation of pure tone audiometry, and discussions on “Computer hears no: AI, the ear and beyond”.
Paediatric audiology: Covering cognition, paediatric clinical practice, and presentations from international experts in childhood hearing and auditory development.
Vestibular and balance care: Dedicated vestibular sessions exploring current clinical practice and research.
Tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia: Including keynote sessions on hyperacusis and misophonia, tinnitus and mindfulness, and research into tinnitus across the lifespan.
Cognitive health and dementia: Exploring the links between hearing loss, cognitive health and dementia, and how audiology services can support ageing populations.
Innovation in clinical practice: Sessions on OAEs in adults, high-frequency hearing loss testing, auditory training, REM beyond target match and earmould coupling.
Leadership and workforce development: Including discussions on neurodiversity and leadership, communication in healthcare, and national updates from NHS England and Welsh Government leaders.
Private practice and patient engagement: Featuring sessions on social media in private practice, understanding emotional drivers behind patient decisions, and practical hearing care approaches.
Research and emerging evidence: Showcasing free paper presentations, poster sessions and the latest findings from leading universities, NHS organisations and research centres.

With thought-provoking debates, real-world clinical insights, and future-facing technologies, this conference is designed to inspire and inform audiology professionals at every stage of their careers.