A sneak peek at this year’s International Hearing Society Convention and Expo in Orlando on September 29 to October 2.

The International Hearing Society has scheduled its 59th Annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando on September 29 to October 2. A preview of convention exhibits is available as a downloadable pdf , with the accompanying descriptions furnished by the respective companies. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view this.

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For more event information, see the preliminary program below or visit www.ihsinfo.org (preliminary program also included in pdf download above).

IHS Convention Preliminary Program


Wednesday, September 29

2:00–6:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:00–9:00 pm: Opening Night Reception


Thursday, September 30

7:00 am-5:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:15-8:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:00 am: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#1: Using Probe Microphone Measures and Hearing Instrument Test Box Systems
#2: A Practical Guide to Motivational Interviewing

8:00 am–12:00 pm: Chapter Leadership Conference
10:15 am-12:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#3: Verification Tool Box
#4: Encouraging Moderately Impaired Patients to Accept Help

12:30-2:30 pm: Membership Meeting & Luncheon
3:00-5:00 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars:

#5: Bluffing 101: The Masks of Hearing Loss
#6: Bluetooth Is Not a Disease

5:00-6:30 pm: Awards Reception


Friday, October 1

7:00 am-5:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:00-7:45 am: Continental Breakfast
7:45-9:45 am: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#7: Capitalizing on Patient Consultations
#8: Real-World Performance of Modern Hearing Aids

10:00 am–12:00 pm: General Session:

#9: MarkeTrak VIII—How Do We Get on the Fast Track?

12:00-2:00 pm: Lunch in EXHIBIT HALL
2:15-4:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#10: Your Responsibilities Under Federal Dispensing Laws
#11: Looping Your Practice

4:30-6:30 pm: Reception in EXHIBIT HALL


Saturday, October 2

8:00 am-2:00 pm: Onsite Registration
8:00-10:00 am: breakfast in EXHIBIT HALL
10:15 am-12:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#12: Advantages of a Successful Aural Rehabilitation Model
#13: Cognition-Friendly Amplification

12:30-2:30 pm: Lunch in EXHIBIT HALL
2:30-4:30 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars

#14: Two Technologies: Verification & Validation
#15: Infection Control in the Dispensing Environment

5:00-9:30 pm: Grand Finale Dinner and Entertainment at Disney Hollywood Studio™ theme Park


Events and times subject to change; please consult final program. For more details about the IHS Convention in Orlando, as well as registration information, visit www.ihsinfo.org or call IHS at (734) 522-7200.