Meetings + Events

Annual meeting, updates, and other events

AOS provides educational meetings and webinars with global impact that are open to all otolaryngologists, subspecialty otologists and neurotologists, audiologists and related clinicians, trainees, students, and scientists.

American Otological Society Annual Meeting

The annual Spring Meeting is recognized as one of the most important otological educational forums world-wide with a significant international attendance. At the meeting, attendees participate in scientific sessions including panels, expert presentations, keynote speakers, didactic talks, poster presentations and interactions with industry and social events that stimulate new ideas, collaboration and collegiality that advance AOS’ mission.

Date: April 24-25, 2026

Location: Sheraton Phoenix Hotel / Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

Award of Merit

The AOS Award of Merit is the highest, most prestigious honor one can receive from the American Otological Society. Recipients are selected by the past, past President of the AOS Council and a group of 4 advisors. It’s certainly the highlight of the annual AOS President’s reception & banquet when the Award of Merit presentation begins and the winner is announced. 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Learn more about our upcoming meetings and events.

Music, Hearing Loss and the Brain: A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins and Huey Lewis

Music is one of the most naturally robust stimulants for the brain! Please join us for an exciting upcoming webinar featuring the esteemed Dr Francis Collins (former Director, NIH), musician Huey Lewis, and neurotologist Dr. Charles Limb. This unique panel of participants will cover a range of topics centered around music, hearing loss and medicine. 

 

 

Mark your calendar, AOS webinar! 

Date: March 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 PM EST

Past Webinars

Learn more about past meetings, view meeting minutes, and watch recordings of past webinars.
Experts in otologic surgery from the British Society of Otology and the American Otological Society, and an expert in wellness, discuss various aspects of physical, emotional, and mental health for ear surgeons at all stages of their careers.
This webinar will discuss the science behind Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring in otology and neurotology, troubleshooting in the moment to maximize patient safety, and nuances in FNM in adults and children.
This AOS webinar video highlights new technologies advancing otologic surgery with expert otology specialists discussing cutting‑edge surgical techniques and innovations.

The AOS webinar “Sound Mind: Hearing Loss and Cognitive Health”, explores the link between hearing and brain function. Hosted by Nancy M. Young, MD, and Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, with panelists from Columbia University, University of Utah, and Johns Hopkins University, this interactive session will include a live Q&A with experts.

Otology Calendar

Events and meetings with AOS partner organizations and groups.

FEB 7-11

FEBRUARY 7-11, 2026

Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, PR

Annual meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology; includes basic and clinical research sessions.
MAR 5-8
MARCH 5-8, 2026

Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA

Multidisciplinary conference (neurosurgery, otolaryngology) with sessions on skullbase tumors and reconstructive techniques.
APR 22-26
APRIL 22-26, 2026

Phoenix Convention Center/Sheraton Hotel, Phoenix, AZ

The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) is the premier educational and technology forum for providing the subspecialties in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery with an opportunity to improve and expand their knowledge and skills thereby enhancing the quality of patient care. COSM 2026 begins Apr 22–26; AOS/ANS sessions are Friday-Sunday, Apr 24–26. 

MAY 6-9
MAY 6-9, 2026
Advancing the gift of hearing provided by cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness.
MAY 10-13

MAY 10-13, 2026

Warsaw, Poland

Brings researchers and clinicians working on cochlear implants and implantable hearing devices.

OCT 16

OCTOBER 16, 2026

“FAB FRIDAY” will be held at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, CA 

The ANS Fall meeting aims to enhance knowledge in diagnosing and managing ear and skull base conditions. Study Groups facilitate shared learning through presentations and discussions of complex cases.

NOV 4-7
NOV 4-7, 2026

Dragon City, Seoul, Korea

International otology society meeting dedicated to earhealth research and surgical advances.