
The International Symposium on Auditory and Audiological Research (ISAAR) takes place on 16–18 August 2027 in Nyborg, Denmark. The official site currently carries a “save the date” notice, with more information to follow.
The symposium brings together auditory research and audiology. In the words of the official site, it covers current physiological concepts, perceptual measures and models, electrophysiology and neuroscience approaches. The main themes of ISAAR 2025 were the auditory brain, multisensory perception and communication in real-world environments, computational audiology and AI, and novel hearing technologies and compensation strategies.
The symposium has been supported by the William Demant Foundation since 2023.
The dates and city for 2027 have been announced. The theme, programme, abstract and registration details have not been published yet. The format and organiser details below refer to the 2025 symposium.
For reference: in 2025, abstracts and scholarship applications closed on 15 May and acceptance was notified on 15 June.
The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the symposium'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.
The 2027 programme has not been announced yet. In 2025 the programme consisted of single-track podium sessions (invited and contributed talks) and poster sessions. The main themes of 2025 were:
The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the symposium'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.
Abstract guidelines for 2027 have not been published yet. In 2025, the proceedings consisted of abstracts, and authors were encouraged to submit manuscripts to a Trends in Hearing special issue. Proceedings from earlier symposia are available in the online archive.
The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the symposium'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.
The 2025 organising committee: Torsten Dau (chair), Abigail Anne Kressner, Jens Hjortkjær, Helia Relaño Iborra, Maaike Van Eeckhoutte and Caroline van Oosterhout. The 2027 committee and speakers have not been announced yet.
The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the symposium'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 fees and conditions for 2027 have not been announced yet. The symposium is held in person. In 2025, registration was first come, first served, and scholarships were available.
The details in this section have not yet been finalized by the symposium'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.
The symposium takes place in Nyborg, in the centre of Denmark; the 2027 venue has not been announced yet. The 2025 symposium was held at Hotel Nyborg Strand.
According to the official site, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is about 134 km from Nyborg, around 1½ hours by train. Direct InterCity trains run twice an hour from Copenhagen Central Station to Nyborg.
Denmark is part of the Schengen area; depending on your citizenship, you may need a Schengen visa.