Conference on Cochlear Implants
2026
Planning for the upcoming meeting is ramping up. We are grateful for the strong participation of the Program Committee and look forward to building a program that reflects the continued growth and innovation of our community. We plan to feature even more panels designed for active engagement, case-based discussions, and practical take-aways for clinical practice. The scientific content will be high quality, relevant, and engaging. An exciting lineup of keynote speakers will bring valuable insights and thought-provoking discussion. Additionally, the highly anticipated (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum will cover current topics impacting children and adults.
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CI2026 Chicago
At a Glance
Conference Dates
Wednesday, May 6 – Saturday, May 9, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 AM (CT) to noon – Aural Rehabilitation Workshop (Learn more HERE)
Wednesday, May 6, starting at 1:00 PM (CT) – CI Companies Satellite Symposia
Thursday, Friday, Saturday mornings at 7:30 AM (CT) – CI Companies Breakfast Symposia
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 7-9 – Scientific Program including keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, panel sessions, and poster exhibits
Important Dates
Hotel Booking Site Open – Now
Registration Site Open – Now
Preliminary Program Available – Now
Early Bird Registration – Ends March 18, 2026
Hotel Group Rate – Ends April 13, 2026
Why You Should Attend
The conference will foster dissemination of multi-disciplinary scientific information applicable to audiologists, physicians, speech pathologists, psychologists, scientists, engineers, educators, students, advocates, and others involved in cochlear implantation. The conference will provide attendees with opportunities to explore current global topics for CI patients across the lifespan.
Important Dates
2026Early Bird Registration Deadline
2026Hotel Group Rate Ends
CI2026 CHICAGO Student Scholarship
Application now closed.
Hearing Loss Accessible
The conference is accessible to people with hearing loss. All sessions on Wednesday-Saturday morning will have real-time captioning in English.
Accessiblity
The Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities.
ACI Alliance
Who We Are
In 2011 the “American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance Foundation” was incorporated as a non-profit entity. This membership organization was created with the purpose of eliminating barriers to cochlear implantation by sponsoring research, driving heightened awareness and advocating for improved access to cochlear implants for patients of all ages across the US. ACI Alliance members include clinicians, scientists, educators, and others on cochlear implant teams as well as parent and consumer advocates. A meeting for professional members is convened annually.
Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
Where We are Meeting
151 E Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601 US
312-565-1234
Welcome to American Cochlear Implant Alliance’s CI2026 Chicago meeting website!
Anticipated Session Topics/Themes
CI2026
Optimizing clinic efficiency and program growth (telemedicine, patient navigators, others)
Emerging technologies in cochlear implantation
Unique challenges in SSD/AHL patients (pediatrics, tinnitus, Medicare)
Management and rehabilitation of challenging hearing loss etiologies (ANSD, CN hypoplasia/aplasia, others)
Mental health comorbidities in CI care
Speech perception testing for non-English speakers
Cognition and CI in aging patients