ACI Alliance Accepting CI2027 San Diego Conference Abstract Submissions

submissions for its upcoming clinical research conference. CI2027 San Diego: Conference on Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults. CI2027 San Diego will be held May 12-15, 2027 in San Diego, California. The themes of CI2027 San Diego include: Optimizing clinic efficiency and program growth (telemedicine, patient navigators, others) Emerging technologies in cochlear implantation Unique challenges in SSD/AHL...

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change — this is a conference call-for-abstracts announcement relevant only to researchers and clinicians interested in submitting work.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

CI2027 represents a key upcoming venue for disseminating cochlear implant research, and early awareness of the submission window helps the audiology research community plan and participate.

✦ Key Points ✦

01ACI Alliance has opened abstract submissions for CI2027, its clinical research conference on cochlear implants.
02The conference covers cochlear implant outcomes in both children and adults.
03CI2027 is scheduled for May 12–15, 2027 in San Diego, CA.
04The call is hosted on hearingreview.com, a trade publication for audiology professionals.

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