This year, the conference—which welcomes nearly 2,500 participants at each event—is focused on training, research, innovation, and the sharing of best practices, with a particular emphasis on projects that support the goal of transforming patient care.
For the reConnect Institute, this event represents another opportunity to monitor and share advances in the field and to contribute to discussions on hearing, technological innovation, and care pathways.
A 5th Multidisciplinary Conference Dedicated to Hearing
ENT specialists, hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, general practitioners, geriatricians, industry representatives, and patient organizations gathered on October 7, 2026, for the 5th Multidisciplinary Hearing Day.
Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of Discussions
Artificial intelligence (AI) also played a significant role in this 132nd edition. A session dedicated to artificial intelligence highlighted both the expectations and the challenges associated with the use of this technology in the hearing care sector in 2026—whether for diagnostic support, data analysis, changes in professional practices, or new opportunities to improve the patient care pathway.
In particular, our staff moderated a roundtable discussion on precision medicine supported by artificial intelligence. Several projects led by experts from the reConnect Institute—which focus on integrating AI into medical practice to optimize individualized, long-term patient care—were presented.
This multidisciplinary approach reflects a commitment to promoting comprehensive patient care by bringing together medical, scientific, and technological expertise, “because we know that hearing is not limited to the ear,” said Prof. Paul Avan, director of the Center for Research and Innovation in Human Audiology, during the session.
FPA SFORL Award: Experts from the reConnect Institute Present Their Medical Innovation Project to Aid in the Diagnosis of Vertigo
The French Society of Otolaryngology (SFORL) and the Foundation for Hearing (FPA) invite innovative companies in the field of medical hearing care to apply for the SFORL-FPA Award.
As part of this call for applications, the Aequora project was selected following a preliminary screening based on the application materials. It is a system currently being developed by Cassandre Djian, Aurélien Cadix, and Smaël Tanrhori (AP-HP, Lariboisière campus). It is a digital diagnostic support tool designed to assist physicians in treating patients with vertigo or balance disorders. Based on a patient interview, Aequora progressively structures the diagnostic process and guides the physician through the main steps of the clinical vestibular examination.
The purpose of this digital tool is to transform the data collected during the consultation into a well-reasoned diagnostic hypothesis and appropriate patient management recommendations.
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