the European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation 2025
We are honored to host the European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implantation 2025 at the Hannover Medical School, Department of Otolaryngology.
About Hannover's Cochlear Implant Program
- Established: 1984
- Patients Implanted: Over 10,000
- First Child Implant: 1988
Hannover's program is the largest in the world, contributing significantly to the field of cochlear implantation for both children and adults. The concept of specialized centers for rehabilitation, developed here, has been adopted worldwide.
Research and Development
- NIFE: Integrated Research Institute for Basic Implant Research
- Fraunhofer Institute: Applied Research
- VIANNA: Product Development
These institutions collaborate closely with R&D teams from major manufacturers, alongside clinical research conducted at the German Hearing Center and the Department of Otolaryngology.
Team and Facilities
- Team Size: Over 200 co-workers
- Focus: Clinical service, development, and rehabilitation
- Leading Center: Cochlear Implant Center for children
Symposium Highlights
We are excited to host the symposium again in Hannover, following the first event in 1996. This event will showcase the rapid advancements over the past three decades, highlighting the impact on deaf children and their families, as well as changes in teaching, rehabilitation, diagnosis, and care concepts.
Location and Venue
Hannover is an ideal location due to excellent travel connections by air, train, and car, and offers first-class conference facilities suitable for this international meeting.
Program
- Keynote Speeches
- Focus Sessions
- Educational Sessions
- Training Workshops
- Industry and Scientific Exhibition
The symposium aims to promote optimized and quality care using cochlear implants for hard-of-hearing children.
Invitation
On behalf of the local scientific committee, we are confident in providing an outstanding international meeting with participants from across Europe and other continents. We are proud to welcome you to Hannover, a pioneering city in the field of cochlear implants.
