70th EUHA Congress and Industry Exhibition Set for October

HANOVER, GERMANY — The international hearing care industry will gather in Hanover next month for the 70th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians and its accompanying Industry Exhibition. The three-day event is scheduled for October 14–16, 2026, at Deutsche Messe Hannover....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change; this is an event announcement for professionals wishing to attend or exhibit.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

EUHA is one of Europe's premier audiology trade and education events, and the 70th edition marks a significant milestone for the profession.

✦ Key Points ✦

0170th EUHA Congress and Industry Exhibition will take place October 14–16, 2026.
02Venue is Deutsche Messe Hannover, Germany.
03The congress targets hearing aid acousticians and the broader hearing industry.
04The milestone 70th edition reflects the long history of European organized audiology.
05No scientific program details have been announced yet.

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