The gala dinner at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre was one of many highlights. Image: ACAud inc. HAASA. ACAud inc. HAASA’s recording-breaking 2026 National Congress on the Gold Coast in April delivered on its theme – Hearing humanity: Where AI meets the art of care....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable change — this is a conference recap with no primary clinical findings; practitioners may wish to follow up on specific sessions if continuing education credits were offered.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
The record attendance and AI-centred theme signal that Australian audiology is actively grappling with how emerging technology integrates with person-centred care.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01ACAud inc. HAASA's 2026 National Congress was described as record-breaking in attendance.
- 02Held on the Gold Coast, Australia; themed 'Hearing humanity: Where AI meets the art of care.'
- 03Key sessions highlighted the intersection of AI and clinical audiological practice.
- 04Review published via Hearing Practitioner News, a trade blog.
- 05Sponsored in part by Phonak, visible on event signage.
✦ Claims & Evidence ✦
ClaimEvidenceSupport
The 2026 ACAud inc. HAASA National Congress was record-breaking in attendance or scale.
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