Full Gallop to Louisville!
Join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for our HLAA 2026 Convention, where we’re all in the Winner’s Circle! Get ready to run for the roses as we collaborate, learn and celebrate together at one of the most hearing-accessible events in the United States.
Whether you have hearing loss yourself, support a family member with hearing loss or are a hearing health care provider or industry representative, the HLAA 2026 Convention is a golden opportunity to learn about the latest hearing health information, technology and research, while connecting with hundreds of people in our nationwide community who share similar experiences.
Early Bird Registration is now open, so reserve your spot today!
Schedule at a Glance:
Wednesday, June 10:
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. – HLAA Chapter Leaders Training
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Meet the HLAA Board of Directors and presentation of HLAA 2026 Awards
7 – 10 p.m. – Welcome to Louisville Reception
Thursday, June 11:
8 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. – Educational Workshops & Product Demonstrations
9:30 – 11 a.m. – General Session – Intro from HLAA Executive Director and Hearing Health Manufacturers’ Technology Panel Discussion
11:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open
Friday, June 12:
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Open
10 – 11:30 a.m. – Research Symposium*: The AI Revolution in Hearing Health: Smarter Tech, Greater Access
12:30 – 5:15 p.m. – Educational Workshops & Product Demonstrations
Schedule subject to change
*The HLAA Research Symposium is supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13DC017913.
Workshop Proposals
HLAA 2026 Awards Nominations
Nominations for the HLAA 2026 Awards are now open! There are many deserving people, chapters and state organizations in our nationwide community—who would you like to see recognized next June? Please submit nominations by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Convention Exhibitor and Marketing Opportunities
Showcase your product or service at the HLAA Convention. Reserve booth space, place an ad in the convention program, or book a 30 minute product demonstration, using the exhibitor prospectus.
First-timer scholarships available
We have a limited number of scholarships for people who never previously attended an HLAA Convention. Apply by Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Inspiration in Indianapolis
See highlights from our HLAA 2025 Convention in the summer issue of HLAA Hearing Life magazine.