Guest/Spouse Fun Pass
$250
For a guest who will not attend conference sessions but would like to join you for lunch, receptions, and the dinner dance.
Membership
Sponsorhip
Annual Conference
PAC
Advancing hearing healthcare through education, advocacy, and community.
Texas Academy of Audiology
general donation
Your contribution helps advance audiology in Texas through education, advocacy, and professional development.
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Every contribution helps strengthen our voice in legislative decisions.
2026 Annual Conference
October 8-10, 2026
Conference Registration is Open.
Please register early for an early bird discount which will end on September 4, 2026 – Online registration will end on September 25, 2026.
Book Your Hotel Stay Now
for 2026 Annual Conference
October 8-10, 2026 San Marcos Embassy Suites
Book your hotel stay now by utilizing this link to receive the TAA Discounted Rate.
There are a limited number of rooms available at the government rate.
Meeting our annual room block is required in order to keep conference expenses as low as possible
and assists with our ability to book future conferences.
2026 Registration Fees
Early registration is encouraged. Online conference registration and 2026 TAA membership close September 25, 2026.
| Registration Type | Attendance | Early Bird By September 4 |
Regular September 4–25 |
On-Site Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAA Member | 1 Day Only | $225 Best Rate |
$250 | $275 |
| TAA Member | Both Days | $400 Best Rate |
$450 | $500 |
| Non-Member | 1 Day Only | $375 | $400 | $425 |
| Non-Member | Both Days | $650 | $700 | $750 |
| TAA Student Member | 1 or 2 Days | $150 | $150 | $175 |
| Non-Member Student | 1 or 2 Days | $200 | $200 | $225 |
Additional Guest Tickets
These tickets may be purchased for guests who are not attending the full conference.
Guest/Spouse Dinner Dance Ticket
$125
Admission for a guest attending only the conference dinner dance.
Student Registration
To receive the reduced student registration fee, you must be currently enrolled in an AuD program or have completed your AuD program in 2026.
TAA also offers reduced registration for a limited number of TAA student members who provide at least four hours of volunteer service during the conference.
Interested students should contact Dr. Grace Kendrick.
Registration Refunds and Transfers
- Refund requests received before September 4 will receive a 100% refund, less a $25 processing fee.
- Refund requests received after September 4 but before September 25 will receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds will be issued after September 25.
- Registration fees may be transferred to another participant at any time before September 25.
Online registration and 2026 TAA membership close
September 25, 2026.
Texas Academy of Audiology
Friday Conference Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2026
0.55 CEUs Available
Review Friday’s conference sessions, presentations, sponsor breaks, reception, and evening celebration.
7:30–8:00 AM
Registration with Coffee and Tea
8:00–8:20 AM
Presidents’ Welcome
Hunter Gerhart, AuD, TAA President
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8:20–8:30 AM
Outstanding Audiologist and Outstanding Audiology Student Award Presentation
Followed by the introduction of the Scott Haug Foundation keynote speaker.
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8:30–9:30 AM
Beyond the Ear: How Neuroscience Can Equip Audiologists for Complex Patients
Andrew Bennett, PT
0.10 CEUs
9:30–10:00 AM
Student Poster Presentations
Moderated by Grace Kendrick, AuD
0.05 CEUs
10:00–10:30 AM
Break with Sponsors
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Session I
Speech in Noise Assessment: How and Why
Douglas L. Beck, AuD, F-AAA, CCC-A
Tier 10.15 CEUs
Session II
Hearing Loss from Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses
Robert M. DiSogra, AuD
Tier 10.15 CEUs
12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch Buffet with Sponsors
Grab lunch and then join us for Legislative Issues.
1:00–2:00 PM
2026 Legislative Update
Sonia Cuero, AuD
0.10 CEUs
2:00–2:30 PM
TAA Business Meeting
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2:30–3:00 PM
Break with Sponsors
3:00–4:30 PM
Session I
AI in Audiology: Innovation, Responsibility and Clinical Integrity | Current Realities and Future Directions
Heather Reading, AuD and Brandi Murphy, PhD
Tier 10.15 CEUs
Session II
Medical Emergencies in the Audiology Office
Robert M. DiSogra, AuD
Tier 10.15 CEUs
4:30–6:30 PM
Sponsor Break, Silent Auction and 26th Annual Reception
Light appetizers provided. Cash bar available.
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6:30–7:00 PM
Change Into Costume for the Dinner Dance
7:00–10:00 PM
10th Annual Scott Haug Foundation and TAA Bash
Evening Theme
Scott Haug/TAA Fiesta
Join fellow attendees for the conference dinner dance and evening celebration.
Schedule details are subject to change.
Texas Academy of Audiology
Saturday Conference Schedule
Saturday, October 10, 2026
0.60 CEUs Available
Review Saturday’s educational sessions, sponsor breaks, Student Leadership Symposium, lunch program, and ethics session.
7:30–8:00 AM
Registration and Sponsor Exhibits Open
Coffee and tea available.
8:00–9:30 AM
Session I
Cognition, Audition and Amplification
Douglas L. Beck, AuD, F-AAA, CCC-A
Tier 10.15 CEUs
Session II
Navigating Non-Covered Audiology Services
Anna Jilla, AuD, PhD
Tier 10.15 CEUs
9:30–10:00 AM
Break with Sponsors
Coffee and tea available.
10:00–11:30 AM
Session I
5 Simple Marketing/Education Systems to Grow Your Practice
Jared Brader, MBA
Tier 10.15 CEUs
Session II
Measuring What Matters: A Review of the 2025 NASEM Consensus Study Report
Anna Jilla, AuD, PhD
Tier 10.15 CEUs
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Break with Sponsors and Grab Lunch
12:00–3:00 PM
Student Leadership Symposium
12:00–1:00 PM
Amplification Tech Talk Round Table
Lunch with Platinum Sponsors
Moderator: Holly Pavlicek, AuD
0.10 CEUs
1:00–3:00 PM
Ethics
Ethics in Audiology Practice: Clinical Decision-Making, Compliance and Patient-Centered Care
Andrea Gohmert, AuD
Tier 10.20 CEUs
Save the Dates
Mark your calendar for upcoming Texas Academy of Audiology conferences.
2027 Conference
Houston — October 14–16, 2027
Marriott Houston South Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77017
2028 Conference
Denton — October 19–21, 2028
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center
3100 Town Center Trail
Denton, TX 76201
Conference Badge Required
Conference badges should be worn at all times. A badge is required for admission to the exhibitor hall, CEU sessions, receptions, and lunch service.
Schedule details are subject to change.
Mark Your Calendars!
We hope you can join us for our future Annual Conferences:
2027 in Houston – October 14-16, 2027
2028 in Denton – October 18-19, 2028
2029 TBD
2030 in Houston - October 15-16, 2030
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Academy of Audiology is to serve audiologists and individuals with auditory and balance disorders by promoting excellence, ethics, and education. Our fundamental objectives are to advance:
- The excellence of audiology services.
- The highest ethical standards of practice and conduct for audiologists.
- The preeminence of audiology as a profession through outstanding educational programs for audiologists and the public.
