Summary: The International Pediatric Conference will be held in San Diego this October 2024, bringing together global experts to discuss the latest advancements in childhood hearing loss.

Takeaways:

  1. The conference will include presentations from leading pediatric audiology experts and will feature a focus on family-centered care for children with hearing loss.
  2. The event includes comprehensive registration benefits, such as meals, a welcome reception, and a dinner with Phonak, with discounted rates available for full-time students.
  3. Phonak is inviting poster submissions on topics related to audiological management and care of children with hearing loss.

The 9th International Pediatric Conference: “A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification” will be held in San Diego, California from Oct. 27—30, 2024, with a live stream available for online participation. 

What’s at the International Pediatric Conference?

The conference, which is hosted by Phonak, aims to foster thoughtful discussions on an array of topics related to childhood hearing loss.

The registration fee for the conference includes two and a half days of presentations, breaks, lunches, a welcome reception, and a dinner with Phonak. Full-time students can participate at a special discounted rate, and the conference offers continuing education units (approximately 13 hours). The conference will also host a poster session on the first evening, submissions are welcome. Presentations will be delivered in English with live captioning.

Phonak is inviting poster submissions on topics related to audiological management and care of children with hearing loss.

The conference is chaired by Professor Anne Marie Tharpe and Marlene Bagatto, AuD, PhD. The Phonak Pediatric Advisory Board, which serves as the conference planning committee, has selected speakers from among the world’s most distinguished pediatric audiology experts, new investigators, clinicians and experts in related fields, according to the company.

“The attendees of this conference can be assured of an exciting forum of speakers from around the world,” says Tharpe.

Conference topics will include:

  • Lowering the age of hearing loss identification in infants and children
  • The management of special populations
  • A focus on global support and advocacy 
  • And much more

All conference topics are focused within the context of family-centered service provision for children with hearing loss.

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