AAA - A HOMECOMING IN GEORGIA
This year's successful American Academy of Audiology conference sets up a 2025 date in New Orleans
AAA Trivia Bowl winners hoist their trophy at the Closing General Session (sponsored by HearUSA)
AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, proved to be yet another testament to the strength and unity of the audiology community. Nearly 3,000 passionate attendees congregated to delve into the forefront of audiological advancements and foster invaluable connections with their peers.
This year’s conference boasted a packed schedule, from insightful featured sessions tackling a wide range of topics, including paediatrics, amplification, vestibular, adult diagnostics, and more, to comprehensive discussions on coding and reimbursement changes impacting audiology practices.
The HearTECH Expo featured more than 150 booths, offering hands-on experience with technology shaping the future of audiological care.
The next generation of top audiologists
AAA Conference attendees celebrating at Audiology’s Night Out at World of Coca-Cola (sponsored by Amplifon)
AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo placed a strong emphasis on cultivating the next generation of audiology leaders through various networking and professional development opportunities. Events like the New Professionals Networking Meet-Up (sponsored by Kaiser Permanente), the Celebrate Audiology Reception (sponsored by Hamilton CapTel), and Audiology’s Night Out at World of Coca-Cola (sponsored by Amplifon) facilitated meaningful exchanges among audiologists nationwide.
Among the standout presentations at AAA 2024 was the powerful keynote address from Dr. Abraham Verghese (sponsored by AuDExperts and HearingLoss.com). Dr. Verghese, a best-selling author and winner of the National Humanities Medal, delivered a moving keynote about the importance of the doctor-patient relationship in audiology.
Grand Rounds sessions returned to AAA 2024, covering topics including cochlear implants, vestibular, and more. The new Beyond the Booth series offered valuable career growth and leadership development sessions for professionals at all stages in their careers.
Looking towards New Orleans in 2025
AAA Attendees showcase posters in the HearTECH Hub
AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo was more than just a professional gathering—it was a homecoming.
Colleagues, mentors, and friends converged for a truly memorable event. The American Academy of Audiology thanks all of those in attendance including members, exhibitors, and sponsors, and we look forward to another unforgettable conference next year at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo, March 26 to 29, in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Learn more at www.AAAConference.org.
AAA Technology on display at Learning Labs
Source: AAA
