2026 - Annual Conference
Register for the 2026 KAA Conference!
Join the Kentucky Academy of Audiology for an exciting 2026 conference! We are bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share their knowledge and experiences. Discover the latest trends, gain valuable insights, and network with like-minded professionals.
Calling All Audiology Students!
Present your research at the 2026 Kentucky Academy of Audiology Annual Conference! Share your innovative research and ideas with audiology professionals and fellow students from across the state. Submit your poster abstract today and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to showcase your work, network with industry leaders, and enhance your professional journey. Earn recognition and financial support—scholarships will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place student presenters. Don't miss out on this chance to shine among your peers! Cash Scholarships! $500 to 1st, $300 to 2nd, and $200 to 3rd Place!
Call for Abstracts
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- • Clinical audiology
- • Pharmacology
- • Advocacy & policy
- • Radiology & imaging
- • Head & neck conditions
- • Pediatric and adult populations
- • Disabilities & accessibility
- • Electroacoustics
- • Hearing aids & cochlear implants
- • Vestibular assessment & treatment
- • Practice management
- • Ethics
- • Interprofessional care
- • Emerging technologies
- • Research & evidence-based practice
Session proposals should be designed for 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders and expand your professional network. Register now to secure your spot at the October 15-16, 2026 conference at the Marriott East in Louisville!
2026 Annual Conference Sponsors
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Explore new and exciting opportunities to connect with attendees and showcase your organization. Download the 2026 Exhibitor/Sponsor Prospectus to showcase your organization. NEW THIS YEAR: Silent Auction! Support advocacy efforts by:
- Donating an item or experience during registration
- Coming ready to bid on incredible items—including hearing aids and more!
Reserve your Hotel Room!
The Kentucky Academy of Audiology has secured reduced hotel rates of $179/night at the Louisville Marriott East, 1903 Embassy Square Boulevard Louisville, Kentucky, USA, 40299. Book yours before the block is full!
The Kentucky Academy of Audiology (KAA) is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.15 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
Agenda
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 |
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12:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
Registration Open |
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10:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Exhibitor Move-in |
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01:00 PM - 02:00 PM |
Diverse Audiologic Outcomes in the Pediatric Oncology Population Speaker: Ivy Schweinzger, AuD, PhD, CCC-A |
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02:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
Break with Exhibitors |
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02:30 PM - 03:30 PM |
From Coupler to Canal: Electroacoustic Analysis and Real-Ear Verification of Hearing Aids Speaker: Lindsey Jorgensen, Au.D., Ph.D. |
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03:30 PM - 04:00 PM |
Break with Exhibitors |
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04:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
Cochlear Implants Today: Current Practice and Emerging Technology Speaker: Erin Harvey, M.D. |
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05:00 PM - 05:30 PM |
Hands-on Electro-Acoustics Speaker: Lindsey Jorgensen, Au.D., Ph.D. |
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05:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
Networking Reception/Cash Bar Break with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing/Judging |
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06:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Grand Rounds: Real-World Case Studies in Audiology Practice Speakers: Jana Brown, Au.D.; Stacy Garrard, Au.D.; Maggie Kettler, Au.D. |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 |
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07:30 AM - 08:00 AM |
Registration and Coffee/Pastries/Exhibitors |
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08:00 AM - 08:35 AM |
Welcome & President's Address, Member Meeting/Executive Director Report Speaker: Tiffany Brewer, Au.D. |
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08:35 AM - 09:35 AM |
Beyond the Audiogram: Clinical Decision-Making for Single-Sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing Loss Speaker: Raquel Proctor, Au.D., CCC-A, CH-TM |
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09:35 AM - 09:45 AM |
Break with Exhibitors |
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09:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
CMV: What Audiologists Need to Know Speaker: Maggie Kettler, Au.D. |
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10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
Break with Exhibitors |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Why Trauma-Informed Care Belongs in Audiology Speaker: Abigail Sweeney, Au.D., MA, LPC-A |
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Break with Exhibitors/Grab Lunch |
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12:30 PM - 02:30 PM |
Unfinished Business: Lessons from the 2026 Session and Our Path Forward Speakers: Tiffany Brewer, Au.D.; Jana Brown, Au.D.; Shae Morgan, Au.D.; Liz Rogers, Au.D.; Stephanie Czuhajewski, MPH, CAE; Ethan Witt |
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02:30 PM - 03:00 PM |
Break with Exhibitors |
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03:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
General Session Speaker: Jana Brown, Au.D. |
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04:00 PM |
Adjourn |