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CI2027 San Diego — Conference on Cochlear Implants

CI2027: Conference on Cochlear Implants (American Cochlear Implant Alliance)
📅 12–15 May 2027📍 Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, USA🌐 English
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CI2027 San Diego

About CI2027 San Diego

CI2027 is the 2027 edition of the Conference on Cochlear Implants organised by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance). It takes place on 12–15 May 2027 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

The conference brings together audiologists, otolaryngologists and otologists, speech-language pathologists, teachers of the deaf, researchers, industry representatives, advocacy organisations and cochlear implant recipients. Its focus is on improving cochlear implantation practice and outcomes across the lifespan.

The ACI Alliance conference series is one of the most comprehensive cochlear implant meetings in North America; the previous edition was held as CI2026 Chicago.

⏳ Upcoming deadline

Abstract submission closes on 26 August 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. If you plan to present, do not leave your submission to the last minute.

Why Attend?

  • One of the largest scientific meetings dedicated to cochlear implantation in North America.
  • Multidisciplinary content combining clinical practice, surgery, audiological management and rehabilitation.
  • CME and CEU credits available for attendees.
  • Scholarship and presentation opportunities for students.
  • A large exhibit hall with industry, government and non-profit organisations.
  • Strong networking across clinicians, researchers and implant recipients.

🎓 Student tip

If your abstract is accepted, you must present in person — remote presentation is not an option. Plan your travel accordingly and follow the official site for student scholarship announcements.

Key Dates

Scientific
Call for abstracts opens15 July 2026
Abstract submission deadline26 August 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Acceptance notificationsNovember 2026
Preliminary program availableFebruary 2027
Registration & Accommodation
Registration opensDecember 2026
Early bird registration endsMarch 2027
Hotel group rate deadlineApril 2027
Conference12–15 May 2027

Dates compiled from the official conference website; please check the site for the latest information.

Program & Courses

The scientific program consists of keynote addresses, concurrent sessions, podium presentations and posters. Alongside the main program, the following highlights stand out:

  • Aural Rehabilitation Workshop — 12 May 2027, the opening day of the conference.
  • (Re)Habilitation Connect Forum — a dedicated space for rehabilitation-focused exchange.
  • CI company satellite and breakfast symposia.
  • Exhibit hall — industry, government and non-profit organisations.

Two new presentation formats are being introduced for 2027:

  • Novel Research Podium — podium sessions for significant new findings in the field.
  • Surgical Video — video presentations highlighting instructive cochlear implant cases.

Scientific ProgramACI Alliance Page

Abstract Submission

The call for abstracts opened on 15 July 2026 and closes on 26 August 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Authors of accepted abstracts must register and present in person.

Featured Topics

  • Clinic efficiency and program growth (telemedicine, patient navigators)
  • Emerging cochlear implant technologies
  • Single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss
  • Complex cases: auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, cochlear nerve deficiency
  • Mental health considerations in cochlear implant care
  • Speech perception assessment in multilingual patients
  • Cognition and cochlear implants in older adults
  • Socioeconomic disparities and access to cochlear implant care

⚠️ Reminder

There is no remote presentation option. All presenters of accepted abstracts must attend in person in San Diego.

Submit Abstract

Organiser

The conference is organised by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance).

Speakers

Keynote speakers and committee members have not been announced yet; they will be published in the Keynote Speakers section of the official website. The detailed scientific program becomes available in February 2027.

ℹ️ Information being updated

The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the conference's official organization. This page will be updated as information is announced; for the most up-to-date information, you can visit the official website.

Registration

  • Registration opens: December 2026
  • Early bird deadline: March 2027
  • Discounted rates apply for ACI Alliance members.
  • CME and CEU credits are offered to attendees.
  • Student rates and scholarship applications are announced together with registration.
  • All presentations are given in person; there is no remote attendance option.

The fee schedule will be published when registration opens (December 2026).

Accommodation

The conference hotel is the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. The deadline for the conference group rate is April 2027.

Accessibility

The conference is planned with attendees who have hearing loss in mind:

  • Real-time English captioning is provided in all sessions.
  • The conference hotel is fully accessible for attendees with physical disabilities.
  • Cochlear implant recipients and advocacy organisations are an integral part of the program.

Registration & Accommodation

Conference Venue

The conference is held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt on the San Diego waterfront.
1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101, USA · Tel: +1 619 232 1234

Travel & Visa

The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), roughly 10 minutes from the hotel. If you are travelling from outside the United States, allow plenty of time for visa appointments and contact the conference secretariat for an invitation letter after registering.

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