
The 5th International Symposium on Inner Ear Therapeutics (ISIET 2027) takes place on 14–17 May 2027 in Antwerp, Belgium, hosted by Antwerp University Hospital (UZA). Its theme, as stated on the official page, is “Driving Innovation in Hearing Science: Integrating Genetic, Molecular, and Technological Advances for Transformative Therapies and Clinical Practice”.
The symposium is the fifth in the series organised by the International Society for Inner Ear Therapeutics (ISIET). The society was founded after the first international symposium on inner ear therapeutics in Marrakesh in November 2017. The series met in 2017, 2019, 2023 and 2025; the 2023 and 2025 symposia were also held in Marrakech. The 2025 symposium was organised in collaboration with the Institut de l'Audition of the Institut Pasteur.
In its own words, ISIET is a global, not-for-profit, interdisciplinary organisation for scientists and physicians working in inner ear therapeutics, from translational science to clinical applications.
The official page lists the dates, city, main topics and some speakers. The venue, full programme, early-bird registration and abstract submission details will be posted shortly; you can join the mailing list on the page for updates.
With clinical trials of gene therapy for hearing loss gaining pace, this is a good place to follow the role of audiology in diagnosis, candidate selection and outcome measurement.
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.
Main topics highlighted on the official page:
The detailed scientific programme has not been published 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.
According to the official page, abstract submission details will be posted shortly. You can join the mailing list on the page to be notified.
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 is hosted by Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) and organised under the umbrella of the International Society for Inner Ear Therapeutics (ISIET).
Speakers highlighted on the official page include Zheng-Yi Chen, Guy Van Camp and Barbara Canlon. The full speaker list has not been published 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 have not been announced yet. According to the official page, early-bird registration details will be posted shortly.
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 Antwerp, Belgium; the venue has not been announced yet.
In the official ISIET 2027 announcement, Antwerp is described as a city where history meets innovation: compact, connected and easy to navigate, ideal for discussion and collaboration, and at the heart of Europe with strong academic and clinical networks.
Belgium is part of the Schengen area. Depending on your citizenship you may need a Schengen visa; plan early to allow for processing times.
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.