program overview

Welcome to the ACAud National Congress 2026 — Hearing Humanity: Where AI Meets the Art of Care.

In an era shaped by rapid advances in data, devices and decision-support, our profession faces new possibilities and fresh responsibilities. Our theme signals balance and intent — Innovation with heart — ensuring technology elevates, rather than replaces, the art of care.

Our Academic Program reflects a commitment to rigour, empathy and collaboration. Across three days, thought leaders, researchers and frontline clinicians will share insights, strategies and best practice you can apply the very next week — delivered in ACAud’s hallmark warm, collegiate environment.

From AI in everyday clinic workflows to patient-centred rehabilitation, cognition and ageing, tinnitus and hyperacusis, vestibular, APD, counselling skills, ethics and service design, the program focuses on what matters most: better outcomes for people and families.

We hope you find the program inspiring and practical, and that it sparks meaningful dialogue and lasting connections. Thank you for joining this important conversation — we look forward to a Congress filled with insight, collaboration and Innovation with heart. 

We’re putting the finishing touches on the program, the final version will be released shortly, with full details to follow.