MAACICON 2026 focuses on latest technologies and challenges

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Experts discussed the latest advancements in cochlear implant technology, current challenges in cochlear implant care, and strategies to improve speech, hearing, and overall developmental outcomes for children with hearing impairment at the MAA Cochlear Implant Conference 2026 (MAACICON 2026), said Sunitha G Kumar, Founder & Chairperson, MAA Institute of Speech & Hearing (MISH).

MISH in association with MAA ENT Hospitals and in collaboration with Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD), organized MAACICON 2026 on June 20–21 in Hyderabad. The conference, approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as a Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) program, was attended by distinguished guests including Dr. Suman Kumar, Director, AYJNISHD, Mumbai; Prof. Rajashekar, Former Dean, Manipal University; Rotary District 3150 past district governors Ravi Vadlamani and Ramesh Vangala.

The conference brought together audiologists, speech-language pathologists,  rehabilitation professionals, researchers, academicians, and students from across the country. Scientific sessions focused on cochlear implant candidacy, surgery, mapping, rehabilitation, patient outcomes, and emerging technologies through expert lectures, panel discussions and case presentations.