2026 - Annual 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.
2026 Annual Conference Sponsors
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 |
What is Wrong with Me? Speaker: Jana Brown, Au.D. |
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04:00 PM |
Adjourn |