Registration Now Open for 2018 AES Conference on Music-Induced Hearing Disorders in Chicago

The Audio Engineering Society will hold its third International Conference on Music Induced Hearing Disorders at Columbia College in downtown Chicago from June 20-22, 2018. The conference will focus on strategies and technologies for safer long-term hearing outcomes in the music industry, and includes two days of papers and presentations augmented by lively panel discussions. Registration is now open, with Early Bird pricing through April 15.

The Conference on Music Induced Hearing Disorders will feature presentations by a "rock star" roster of notable audiologists and researchers. The keynote speech, "Music for Brain Health," will be delivered by scientist, inventor, and musician Nina Kraus, PhD, of Northwestern University. Other notable presenters include Sharon Kujawa of Harvard, Dr. Marshall Chasin from Toronto, research psychologist Elizabeth Beach of Australia's National Acoustic Laboratories, and Dr. Cory Portnuff of University of Colorado. Opening and closing remarks will be delivered by conference co-chairs, Bob Schulein of ImmersAV Technology and Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, of Sensaphonics.

Panel discussions promise to bring key issues into sharp focus for conference attendees. Benj Kanters of HearTomorrow.org will moderate an audiology panel on teaching strategies for hearing awareness and conservation. Another panel will feature touring audio engineer Mark Frink, addressing safe and effective mixing of in-ear monitors.

Overlooking beautiful Grant Park on Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago, Columbia College offers a unique and convenient setting for this event. The conference kicks off Wednesday evening, June 20, with a networking open house and tour of the school's Audio Arts & Acoustics facilities. Research papers and panel discussions will be presented Thursday and Friday.

Online registration for the Conference on Music Induced Hearing Disorders is now open, with Early Bird pricing of $450 for AES members and $575 for non-AES attendees through April 15, a $50 savings. Student registration is $300. Price includes conference attendance, premium on-site catering (two light breakfasts, two lunches, one full dinner) and related social events. Hotel room blocks at attractive rates have been reserved for conference attendees at several nearby downtown Chicago hotels. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot early to ensure availability.

To register for this conference and for more details, please visit: http://www.aes.org/conferences/2018/hearing/.