Conventions and Events

The ALAA board members have been keeping a close eye on the weather in Destin. At this time, there are no weather advisories or hurricane warnings for the Destin area and the convention will continue as planned. We will monitor the situation and keep you informed if changes arise. 

2024 ALAA Convention

The date has been set for this years ALAA Convention at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin Resort. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the ALAA Convention September 26-27, 2024!

Where:

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 South Sandestin Boulevard
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Phone: 850-267-9600

Use our special ALAA attendees reservation link below to make sure your room is reserved with other attendees!

Hilton ALAA Reservation link

Group Name: Alabama Academy of Audiology 2024
Group Code: AAA
Check-in: Sept. 25
Check-out: Sept. 27

When calling the Hilton Sandestin to reserve a room use the code AAA or mention the Alabama Academy of Audiology for a reduced room rate!

We have lined up a fantastic list of speakers for this year’s conference. 

When:

September 26-27, 2024

Fees: 

$350 Registration per attendee ($340 plus internet processing fees).

ALAA annual membership is included with full convention registration! ($40 value)

Click here to register.

2024 Tentative Schedule 

 
September 26, 2024

Breakfast / Late Registration 7:00-8:00

  • Tech Forum I (8:00-8:45) Phonak

Session I (9:00-11:00)- Kristy Lowery, Ph.D, CCC-A, FAAA “Ethics in Your Hearing Healthcare Practice”

  • Tech Forum II (11:15-12:00) Starkey

Lunch / Tech Forum III (12:15-1:00) E3 Diagnostics

  • Tech Forum IV (1:15-2:00) Oticon

Session II (2:15-4:15)- Robert DiSogra, Au.D. “COVID- 19 Audiology Update 2024”

September 27, 2024

Breakfast / Late Registration 7:00-8:00

  • Tech Forum V (8:00-8:45) Widex

Session III (9:00-11:00)- Richard Roberts, Ph.D.  “A Case-Base Approach to Considerations in Vestibular Assessment”     

  • Tech Forum VI (11:15-12:00) Signia

Lunch / Tech Forum VII (12:15-1:00) Cochlear

Session IV (1:15-2:15)- Kent Collins, Au.D., Ph.D.  “The Wonderful World of Insurance”

Session V (2:30-4:30)- Lindsey Jorgensen, Au.D., Ph.D. “Basics and Beyond for REM”

Adjourn 4:30 pm

14.00 CEU hours total

The Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) is a proud sponsor of the ALAA Convention

Disclaimer: The ABESPA does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.