Meetings + 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 MeritThe 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
Date: Tues., June 9 at 6pm ET / Wed., June 10 7am KST
Past Webinars
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.
Music is one of the most naturally robust stimulants for the brain! Watch the recording of this 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.
Otology Calendar
Events and meetings with AOS partner organizations and groups.
JULY 31
JULY 31 – AUGUST 1, 2026
July 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM – August 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM – REGISTER NOW!
Facial paralysis affects thousands of children and adults each year and can have a significant impact on patient quality of life. This CME symposium seeks to increase knowledge about the options for treatment for facial paralysis by using a broad, multidisciplinary approach to describe the role of surgical reanimation, rehabilitation, mental health, ophthalmology, neurodiagnostic assessment, and skull base surgery in the care of patients with facial paralysis. Faculty experts will review current evidence-based practices, incorporate case-based discussions to facilitate discussion on the optimal surgical and nonsurgical options for patients with facial paralysis, as well as present best practices for developing and utilizing a multidisciplinary care team to optimize health outcomes. Click here for agenda
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.
Call for Papers – STUDY GROUPS ONLY begins May 1-June 15, 2026.
Dragon City, Seoul, Korea
International otology society meeting dedicated to earhealth research and surgical advances.
APRIL 8-11
APRIL 8-11, 2027
Seattle Convention Center/Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle, WA
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 2027 begins Apr 8-11; AOS/ANS sessions are Friday-Sunday, Apr 9-11.