
June 24–26, 2027
Atlanta, GA
HLAA | Hearing Loss Association of America 2027 is a trade show in Atlanta, GA.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Hundreds of people, including nearly 80 first-time attendees, joined HLAA for the 2026 convention at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10–12, 2026. The audience spans consumers, families, clinicians, and industry: the convention brings together people with hearing loss, family members, hearing health professionals, advocates, and industry partners. For broader context, according to HLAA, more than 50 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, with many others at risk.
Registration is handled online (via HLAA's website and its Cvent registration portal). Rates for the 2026 edition were structured as follows:
For future editions, registration with early-bird rates typically opens in January. Questions can be directed to convention@hearingloss.org.
The convention is the annual flagship event of the Hearing Loss Association of America. HLAA hosted its 41st annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10–12, 2026. The event rotates among U.S. cities each year: the 2025 edition was held in Indianapolis, the 2026 edition took place at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, and the organization has announced that HLAA 2027 will be held at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta IHG Hotel, June 24–26.
140 N Fourth St
The Galt House Hotel is a downtown, riverfront convention hotel on the Ohio River. It is the largest hotel in Kentucky, with 1,310 guest rooms including 660 Executive Suites and 650 Deluxe Rooms, and offers 130,000 square feet of meeting space with comprehensive meeting and convention services for up to 4,000 attendees. The property offers 130,000 square feet of meeting and convention services for up to 4,000 attendees across 53 meeting rooms. The East Tower and West Tower are both part of the hotel and are connected internally, allowing guests to move between towers through indoor access on the third floor. Guests attending events at the KFC Yum! Center can use the Skywalk from inside the hotel to stay out of the elements. On-site amenities include free WiFi, a spa, fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool, and valet and self-parking.
The hotel offers extensive on-site parking. With 3,200 parking spaces, valet parking services and a convenient downtown address, it is easy to get to the Galt House Hotel. Guests can opt for valet parking available 24/7 or self-park for an additional fee, and the parking garage has in-and-out privileges. Published rates have varied over time; recent hotel figures list self-parking starting at around $30 per night and valet parking typically starting at around $45. Note that the Riverfront Garage by the West Tower is not owned by the Galt House.
The venue is centrally located and close to the airport. The Galt House Hotel is located on the waterfront in the center of the business and entertainment district, only about 12 minutes from Louisville International Airport. The nearest airport is Louisville International Airport (SDF), with the hotel centrally located near 4th Street Live, the museum district, and the Urban Bourbon Trail. Rideshare and taxi service are readily available from the airport to downtown, and the walkable downtown location makes it easy to reach nearby restaurants and attractions on foot.
The Galt House Hotel serves as the host and headquarters hotel, so most attendees stay on-site. If you're traveling to Louisville from out of town, plan your accommodations early, as rooms near the convention venue can fill up quickly. The hotel sits in the heart of downtown Louisville's Central Business District, within walking distance of 4th Street Live, the museum district, and the Urban Bourbon Trail, so additional downtown hotels are clustered nearby.
The 2026 convention took place June 10–12, 2026 at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. HLAA has announced that its next convention, HLAA 2027, will be held at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta IHG Hotel on June 24–26, 2027.
It is designed for people with hearing loss, their families, hearing health professionals, advocates, and industry representatives. Whether you have hearing loss, support a family member, or work in hearing health care, the convention offers education, technology, and community connection.
It is one of the largest hearing-accessible events in the country, with real-time captioning for sessions, hearing loops in meeting rooms, and assistive listening devices available throughout the venue. Attendees get access to educational workshops, general sessions, a research symposium, product demonstrations, and an exhibit hall of the latest hearing technology.
Registration is completed online through HLAA's website and Cvent portal. For 2026, pre-registration rates started at $475 for individuals, $815 for couples, and $200 for students, with a $225 single-day rate; free Exhibit Hall-only passes were also available. Early-bird registration typically opens in January.
The Galt House Hotel is in downtown Louisville, about 12 minutes from Louisville International Airport (SDF), with rideshare and taxi service readily available. The hotel offers 3,200 parking spaces with valet and self-parking options and in-and-out garage privileges.
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