Three experts from Starkey, Listen Technologies and Cochlear will share insights about Auracast and the future of accessibility at an online webinar organised by ASHA – the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Part of its ASHA Exchange Live series, the event takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026....
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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change — this is a webinar announcement; audiologists interested in Auracast technology may attend to build awareness, but no new practice guidance is issued.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Auracast represents an emerging accessibility standard that could reshape how hearing aid users access public audio, making it an important technology trend for audiologists and clinic owners to follow.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01ASHA Exchange Live is hosting a 1-hour webinar on Auracast technology and audiology.
- 02Speakers come from industry sponsors Starkey, Listen Technologies (Auri/Ampetronic), and Cochlear.
- 03Auracast is a Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast standard designed to improve accessibility in public venues.
- 04The webinar is focused on educational awareness, not clinical protocol or evidence review.
- 05Event is sponsored by the featured manufacturers, signaling commercial involvement.
